Armchair Wit blog

with Roberta Sarver

You're in the Army Now

A new recruit's first letter home while in basic training.

Cousin Rufus Goes to Town

We hope you enjoy this re-work of an older post, when Rufus began writing letters to his cousin, Cletus. Dear Cousin Cletus, Ah’m lookin’...

When Your Child Has a Birthday (But YOU Look Older)

Dear Son, Today is your birthday and you’re creeping toward middle age. You’re not there yet, but it’s lurking around the corner. You do...

Cousin Cletus Gets Social

Dear Cousin Rufus, You’ve been so good to write that I thought I should write back. How is life in the holler? I sure miss livin’ there....

Notification

Angels on Interstate 80

As a family we have experienced times when we felt God sent angels to rescue us. One of the most memorable occurred when we traveled from...

Cousin Rufus learns about acceptable speech

The Ozark mountaineer hears about sensitivity training for the first time.

Abe's Conscience

Honesty sometimes can be costly.

Cousin Rufus Gets a Cat Scan

Cousin Rufus leaves the holler for a CAT scan.

Cousin Rufus meets the Parson

Cousin Rufus has some thoughts about his grandson's pastor.

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