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My House of Cards.

Mom was very old school as a Methodist minister’s wife.

Posted byJohn PurvisSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021Posted inHumor, Preachers KidTags:blog, cards, church, cowboys, methodsit, mother, preacher, Preachers Kid, punishment, sermon, whiskey15 Comments on My House of Cards.

What Deer?

It is a matter of trying not to throw-up as you heave the animal into the back of your pickup.

Posted byJohn PurvisAugust 7, 2021August 9, 2021Posted inGame Warden, HumorTags:blog, fishing, hunting, jokes, parks, poaching, sheriff, tricks, white tail, wildlife19 Comments on What Deer?

A Kick in the Rear by God.

A good kick in the rear can teach many lessons.

Posted byJohn PurvisApril 24, 2021April 25, 2021Posted inFaith, HumorTags:anger, church, forgiveness, frustration, god, grass, holding a grudge, planting, teaching, wife11 Comments on A Kick in the Rear by God.

Is That Lizard Smiling?

There is no reason to fear. He’s smiling, right?

Posted byJohn PurvisApril 8, 2021April 12, 2021Posted inHumor, Park RangerTags:animal attack, animal bite, animals, blogging, camping, children, education, injury, lakes, lizards, snakes, visitor center, wildlife15 Comments on Is That Lizard Smiling?

Mirror, Mirror, On the wall…

In the end, vanity was his undoing. It was man versus bird, a GIANT BIRD.

Posted byJohn PurvisMarch 26, 2021March 29, 2021Posted inAdventure, Game Warden, HumorTags:animals, arrest, art, bird eggs, birds, blogging, emu, fight, vanity, wildlife17 Comments on Mirror, Mirror, On the wall…

Momma is Listening.

My little sister and I grew up with an electronic device listening and monitoring our every move.

Posted byJohn PurvisMarch 19, 2021Posted inHumor, Preachers KidTags:blogging, cats, childcare, church, family, kids, methodist, mother, preacher, Preachers Kid, punishment, sister17 Comments on Momma is Listening.

God’s Sense of Humor.

I was taught that God will pardon my sins. I’m also hoping God has a good sense of humor.

Posted byJohn PurvisMarch 5, 2021March 5, 2021Posted inFaith, HumorTags:blogging, christ, dad, Faith, family, fire, forgiveness, god, love, methodist, preacher, teach11 Comments on God’s Sense of Humor.

The Valentine Secret.

Sneaky and unpredictable were two words no one would have ever applied to my mother.

Posted byJohn PurvisFebruary 11, 2021February 11, 2021Posted inHumor, Preachers KidTags:affection, children, family, girlfriend, high school, love, minister, mom, school, secret, surprise, valentine, valentines Day15 Comments on The Valentine Secret.

Call Me Chuck.

Chuck the cat thought he was in charge. His curiosity nearly cost him 8 of his 9 lives.

Posted byJohn PurvisJanuary 23, 2021January 24, 2021Posted inGame Warden, HumorTags:birds, blog, cat, curiosity, dog, ecosystem, federal, owl, rehabilitate, state, veterinarian, warden, wildlife12 Comments on Call Me Chuck.

It’s Creeping in Our Bedroom.

What was that noise?….It’s the middle of the night. What has crept into our bedroom?

Posted byJohn PurvisDecember 31, 2020April 16, 2021Posted inAdventure, HumorTags:animals, bats, blogging, disease, dogs, hospital, night, nurse, rabies, sheltie, vampire, wildlife15 Comments on It’s Creeping in Our Bedroom.

A Fowl Christmas.

We’d all settled in, on that dark Christmas night…

Posted byJohn PurvisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020Posted inHumor, Preachers KidTags:blog, chicken, christmas, christmas story, dinner, family, festivities, food, fowl, poem, wife, wine16 Comments on A Fowl Christmas.

The Christmas Miracle.

He wasn’t much of a dog to look at. He knew a lot of tricks but was rather bull-headed and refused to do any of them for us.

Posted byJohn PurvisDecember 20, 2020December 20, 2020Posted inHumor, Preachers KidTags:blogging, christmas, dog, family, friends, home, methodist, miracle, parsonage, pets, presents, puppy, santa14 Comments on The Christmas Miracle.

Killer Porta-Potty!

Have you ever been somehwere so nasty that the “ick” factor made you gag? Did your best friend help you through it?

Posted byJohn PurvisNovember 20, 2020November 22, 2020Posted inAdventure, Humor, Law EnforcementTags:baseball, blogging, domestic violence, friends, Law Enforcement, portapotty, Preachers Kid, school, sheriff, soda pop, teachers, toilet paper19 Comments on Killer Porta-Potty!

Run For Your Life!

There’s a fine line between running for your life and outright panic. I always seemed to be doing one or the other.

Posted byJohn PurvisNovember 6, 2020Posted inAdventure, Humor, Preachers KidTags:blogging, boys, embarrassment, family, fear, highway patrol, hurt, kids, moon, panic, Preachers Kid, small town10 Comments on Run For Your Life!

Graduation Day!

It was later reported that my wife’s exact words were “Where in the… %^)*_&$… is John?” She was very eloquent on special occasions.

Posted byJohn PurvisSeptember 24, 2020Posted inHumorTags:blogging, college, commencement, criminal justice, family, funny, girlfriend, graduate, graduation, Humor, masters degree, Preachers Kid, university, washburn, wife6 Comments on Graduation Day!

Catch That Burglar.

The dispatcher called on the radio and reported that there was a burglar alarm going off at a house west of town.

Posted byJohn PurvisSeptember 17, 2020September 21, 2020Posted inHumor, Law EnforcementTags:blogging, burglar, community, country living, crime, criminal justice, family, goats, god, kansas, Law Enforcement, pets, sheriff29 Comments on Catch That Burglar.

Dang You Monkey.

Monkeys make great companions, just not on long road trips. They are fine till you stop at the Sonic drive through and buy them dinner.

Posted byJohn PurvisAugust 29, 2020Posted inHumorTags:blpgging, denver, french fries, friends, funny, girls, Humor, laugh, monkey, road trip, trip, vacation3 Comments on Dang You Monkey.

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