An elderly couple sat together, reflecting on their life. The wife is hard of hearing.
Husband: You know we’ve been married for a long time and you have been tried and true.
Wife: What did you say?
Husband: You know we’ve been married for a long time and you have been tried and true.
Wife: Yes, we have been married for a long time and I’m tired of you, too.
— Lelah Hedgpeth, Hillister, 84 years old
During a church service one Sunday, a puff of smoke appeared over the piano. When it had cleared up, there sat the devil, arms folded, knees crossed, and right on top of the piano. Everyone was frightened and couldn’t wait to get out of the church as fast as they could.
But when the devil looked around there was still one guy left, sitting there with his arms folded.
The devil looked at him with narrowing eyes and asked, “Do you know who I am?”
Defiantly, the man replied, “yes.”
“Don’t you know how powerful I am?” asked the devil.
“So,” replied the man.
“Aren’t you scared?” asked the devil.
“Why should I be?” asked the man. “I’ve been married to your sister for over 35 years now!”
— Melanie Norvel, Jacksonville
