Top O' the Mornin'

By Terry Maddox
Published on Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

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A friend says that when guests see her cat’s litter box, they always ask, “Oh, have you got a cat?” She says just once she wants to say, “No, it’s for company!”

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The Slidell Historical Antique Association will host another “Who’s On First” Block Party this Friday. The event takes place on First and Erlanger Streets in the heart of Olde Towne from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Featured will be live entertainment, artists, vendors with unique items, food and drink, and shops open late with special sales.

Admission is free.

For further information, phone 985-641-6316 or 985-639-3340, or go online to www.slidellantiques.com.

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What did the male goldfish say to the female goldfish?

Don’t be so koi!

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Reminder: The Krewe of Selene’s Poker Run takes place today.

Sign-up will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Dock. The entry fee is $60 per hand, and the best hand will win $2,000. Numerous other cash prizes will also be awarded.

Sign up ahead of time if you like online at kreweofselene.net. And good luck.

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One Sunday morning, a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship hour. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle.

Finally the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just before reaching the safety of the foyer, the little one called loudly to the congregation, “Pray for me! Pray for me!”

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In great affairs men show themselves as they wish to be seen; in small things they show themselves as they are.

—Nicholas Chamfort

Terry Maddox is the publisher of St. Tammany News.

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