Armchair Wit blog

with Roberta Sarver

His Mother Asked, "Is That All?"

Amazing results when a mom saw past her son's handicap and realized his potential.

Cousin Rufus' Return to Normal

Who knew our problems could be solved so easily?

Arlington National Cemetery's Strange Twist of Fate

Who knew George Washington's descendants would become linked to Abraham Lincoln's?

Cousin Rufus Hears About the Pool Hall Fracas

A little excitement in Cousin Rufus's holler Saturday night.

And No One Knew

Today's guest post is by Elizabeth Hamilton, fellow blogger whose writing I enjoy. You can read more of her writing at ...

Cousin Rufus, Fleas and Bike Helmets

Common sense for today's world from the Ozark philosopher

Determination in a Small Package, Part Two

She walked one hundred children a hundred miles to safety in a war-torn land.

Determination in a Small Package, Part One

She stopped a prison riot and walked across part of Siberia.

Cousin Rufus, Manners and Monkey Business

The Ozark philosopher ponders what happened to good manners.

Conundrum at Calvary

We were surprised when we saw the site of Calvary.

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