On this page you will find...
- Significant Incidents...
of Political Coincidence
- That's Life...(wits & wisdoms)
- FIREY Words...RECONSIDERED
Here's a little part of US history which makes you go h-m-m-m-m-m. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both Presidents were shot in the head.
Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were succeeded by Southerners.
Both successors were named Johnson.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both names are comprised of fifteen letters.
Lincoln was shot in 'FORD'S Theatre'.
Kennedy was shot in a car called 'Lincoln' (a division of the FORD motor company).
Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theatre.
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was in Marilyn Monroe!
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.
Both assassins were known by their three names.
Booth ran from the theatre and was caught in a warehouse.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the kicker...
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland.
Plates seen on a Mercedes Benz in California . . . WAS HIS .....
If you can't keep a secret, you don't need to know it. ....
Quote from the boss: "I didn't say it was your fault. I said I was going to blame it on you." .....
If you want the world to beat a path to your door, just try to take a nap on a Saturday afternoon.
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Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money.
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When your dreams turn to dust, it's time to vacuum. .....
Is your holier side your altar ego? .....
I need someone to refresh my memory. How many cars are allowed through an intersection after the light turns red? Is it three or five? .....
What's dumber, expecting educators to be entertaining, or expecting entertainment to be educational?.....
What People Say...
When the fire trucks are delayed 30 seconds in traffic...
People Say: "It took them 10 minutes to get here."
When the engine races by at 35 mph...
People Say: "Look at those reckless fools."
When 2 men struggle with a 4 man ladder...
People Say: "They don't even know how to raise a ladder."
When firefighters open up windows to ventilate to reduce the heat and smoke...
People Say: "Look at the wrecking crew."
When they open floors or walls to get at the fire...
People Say: "There goes the axe squad."
When the Chief stands back where he can see and direct his firefighters...
People Say: "He's afraid to go where he sends his men."
When the fire department loses a building...
People Say: "It's a lousy department, they don't know what they're doing."
When the fire department makes a good stop...
People Say: "The fire didn't amount to much anyway."
When a lot of water is necessary to put out the fire...
People Say: "They're doing more damage with the water than the flames did."
When the fire department inspects property...
People Say: "They're meddling in somebody's business."
When a citizen wants a fire hazard corrected...
People Say: "I'll call the mayor."
When a firefighter gets hurt...
People Say: "He was a careless guy."
When a civilian gets hurt...
People Say: "It's a lousy fire department."
When they see a firefighter taking a break between training and inspections...
People Say: "Look at them, they don't do anything, they're a waste of money."
When a firefighter gets killed...
People Say: "Hey, it's a dangerous job, he knew he was taking chances when he took the job."