Henry blew his wife a kiss and walked out the door. The elderly man was running out to pick up a few items from the grocery store for dinner that…
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Wesley’s Storm at Sea
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn late 1735, John Wesley and his brother Charles left England on a ship bound for the American colonies. The two brothers, sons of an Anglican priest, were on a…
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Fighting for an Enemy’s Forgiveness
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAn outspoken Patriot, Michael Widman hated the British with a passion. However, the Revolutionary War era tavern owner would find himself accused of treason against America and be sentenced to death.
One man would step forward to help…but Widman hated him even more than the Redcoats.
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Hunting With the Mother-in-Law
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithJohn, an avid outdoorsman and hunter, eventually got the opportunity of a lifetime: a big game hunting safari in Africa. His wife had just one simple request. She wanted to go along…and take her mother.
It’d be a trip John would not soon forget.
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Trouble With Dogs
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithRichard hauled himself into his doctor’s office looking incredibly tired. “Doc,” he said, “I’ve got trouble sleeping. I’m hoping you can help me with that.” When the doctor asked about…
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The Real Cost of a Fake Robbery
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithMany wondered if Brazil would be able to ward off rampant crime (and the Zika virus) in order to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Near the end of the global competition, four American swimmers claimed they were robbed at gunpoint…but they were lying.
Given the consequences they’re facing, one of them might wish he actually was robbed….
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A Turkey’s Troubles
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithTopics Illustrated Include: Animals Pain Persecution Suffering Surprise Thanksgiving Trial Trouble Warning (Resource cataloged by David R Smith)
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Mistaken Identity…at 10,000 Feet
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWith his request finally approved, a CNN News cameraman quickly used his smartphone to call the local airstrip to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport.
Little did he know he was in for the flight of his life!