2010-09-09 / Columns

Before I Get “Seniler”

by Bill Whitson

Egg Heads

A true genius is never once concerned about being called a dunce.

The Bible

We study the good book with no apology. But it is not a textbook on the science of anthropology.

To Kiss a Fish

A sailor fell in love with a mermaid, but during spawning season he got an urge. He left her for a maidmer.

The Call of Nature As I approached the pond, I thought I could hear people fishing, but the reason for clicking and clanging was the turtle mating season.

Plop Plop

She is not fat, but one day as she sat, she broke a strap and lost her lap.

The End of Summer

We missed the rain, but the cooler weather is the next best thing.

El Dorado

Ancient Indians wrote that the world will end in two thousand twelve, but they also told the Spanish where to find gold.

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