and the other is....

When my husband and teenage daughter were on a cross-country trek together, their last stop was in Seattle. There were many fascinating sights and people to watch but none so memorable as the panhandler carrying a gallon-size bucket. In large letters, printed on the side of his container were the words "No Canadian Coins!" My daughter looked at her father and said, "So much for Mother's advice that Beggars Can't be Choosers."

Publication reject

I wonder how many others have sent humorous stories to Reader's digest, thinking they would be awarded a sum of money. Over the years, I have sent in two masterpieces. But, alas, I have never heard back from RD.

Here is one of my entries:

My husband and I were in Memphis, Tennessee, on a visit with our college-age children. Having exited the freeway, we were in a position to see across the overpass. What we saw was a snarl of cars with their lights on. A funeral procession had been delayed because the lead automobile had been in an accident. Just as we passed, we could see that the casket was being transferred to another funeral home vehicle. Our clever freshman commented "Look everyone! A re-hearsal!"

IT WORKED!!

"Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy."

"A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I'll be a sunbeam for Him."

"Let a smile be your umbrella."

"But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do but roll around heaven all day."

RAIN

"Rain. Rain. Go away. come again some other day.
Little Suzie wants to play."

"Raindrops keep falling on my head,
but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red.
Crying's not for me..."

"Rainy days and Mondays always get me down."

"There shall be showers of blessing.
this is the promise of love.
There shall be seasons refreshing
sent from the Father above."

"Lord, reign in me; reign in your power."

"A little ducky daddle went wading in a puddle one day."

"Pitter patter Pittter patter Splish splash."

"April showers bring May flowers."
"But what do May Flowers bring?
"Pilgrims."

"It Ain't gonna rain no more"

"Into each life some rain must fall."

"The Rain in Spain stays mainly in the Plain
(By George, she's got it)"

"Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain."

"100% Chance of Rain."

"April Showers."

"April In Paris"

"Come Rain or Come Shine"

"Don't rain on my parade"

"I'M SINGIN' IN THE RAIN...JUST SINGIN' IN THE RAIN...
WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELIN'...I'M HAPPY AGIN."