Budget Cuts
Sadly, the new tax overhaul bill cut funding for Jim’s department, the Secretary of Reptile Affairs. He had been perfect: cold blooded, able to change directions quickly and silently, and he had a forked tongue . . .
Used Parts
Curiosity about North Korean Rockets breaking up on re-entry led intelligence agencies to discover the North Korean’s cash shortage had prompted them to re-cycle some parts . . .
Dollar Signs
With the increased demand for grain to make alcohol as a fuel additive and all the rain they’d had this year, it looked like it was going to be a good year for the Texas Gulf Coast rice farmers. Many, driving by the lush green fields, claimed you could actually see dollar signs.
Flood Insurance
As the tropical depression turned into a tropical storm (perhaps later a hurricane), Verne (pictured) was trying to remember if he had paid his flood insurance premium. Of course, unlike most folks, he was just as happy if the flood came . . .
Over Watering
Henry just couldn’t seem to get the new lawn guy to understand that over watering was not only expensive, but made the yard a little hard to use . . .
Questionable Bargain
The hotel rate for downtown NY NY seemed like a real bargain, but closer inspection of the hot tub raised some questions . . .