Recent content by Jacob Mathai

Ten Dollars Is Ten Dollars Fred and his wife Edna went to the state fair every year. Every year Fred would say, "Edna, I'd like to ride in that there airplane." And every year Edna would say, "I know Fred, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars." One year Fred...

My Brother-In-Law A man was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken in for coronary surgery. The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed. “Mr. Smith, you’re going to be just fine,” said the nun, gently...

Last night I was sitting in the living room, talking to my wife about life... In-between, we talked about the idea of living or dying. I told her : Darling never let me live in a vegetative state, totally dependent on machines and liquids from a bottle. If you see me in that state I want you to...

A blonde went to a flight school, insisting she wanted to learn to fly that day. As all the planes were currently in use, the owner agreed to instruct her on how to pilot the helicopter solo by radio. He took her out, showed her how to start it and gave her the basics and sent her on her way...

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $200,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer said, well, what you would...

Dean, to the physics department:"Why do I always have to give you guys so much money, for laboratories and expensive equipment and stuff. Why couldn't you be like the math department - all they need is money for pencils, paper and waste-paper baskets. Or even better, like the philosophy...

Thanks for the update. Glad you and your family are doing fine. If you enjoy your work, no need to retire early. As you know, if you work another year, your SS benefit will be 100 percent. Enjoy. BTW, welcome to Medicare.

Dear Doc_man, How are things in New Orleans now? Are things back to pre-Katrina level ? Or even better? How are you doing? Always good to read your postings.

The joke is that Fr. SeCola never got a promotion (to Bishop) because of his name. If he became a Bishop, he could become a Cardinal and possibly Pope later. His last name worked against him.

Three men became priests in the Catholic church around the same time. Their names were Father John, Father Adams and Father SeCola. All three were good men, but it seemed that only Father John and Father Adams were destined to move up. And so they did, until the three were Cardinal John...

3 Wishes Three guys, one Irish, one English, and one Scottish are out walking along the beach together one day. They come across a lantern and a Genie pops out of it. "I will give you each one wish, that's three wishes in total", says the Genie. The Scottish guy says, "I am a fisherman, my...

Scottish Bus Driver The Scottish bus driver was giving a tour of Scotland to a group of tourists. The tour went through the countryside and the driver would point out sights of interest. He drove by this one area and said, "Over there is where the Scottish PULVERIZED the English." They drove...

Confession Young O'Donnell rushed into a church, placed his rifle under a pew and entered the confessional. "Father," he said breathlessly, "I've just shot down two British lieutenants!" Hearing no response he went on: "I also knocked off a British captain!" When there was still no response...

Two beggars are sitting on a park bench in Ireland. One is holding a cross and the other a Star of David. Both are holding hats to collect contributions. People walk by, lift their noses at the man with the Star of David and drop money into the hat of the man with the cross. Soon, the hat of the...

Now the Baltimore Ravens call themselves "World Champions". But it is plyes only in USA.