I am a Charles Schulz superfan, and for more reasons than the fact we both graduated from good old Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. I often quote the “Peanuts” cartoon strip in this column,... more

A farmer went to his neighboring farmer’s home in hopes that he might borrow a rope.... more

A man found a butterfly cocoon. One day, a small opening appeared, and the man sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed... more

When a plague of poverty decimated an ancient land, the king called in his wisest economic advisers and demanded they prepare a short textbook on economics so that he might devise a remedy.... more

A chronologically gifted couple entered a hotel lobby and requested the bridal suite.... more

A chronologically gifted couple entered a hotel lobby and requested the bridal suite.... more

Stanley Marcus was a giant in retailing, having built the famous Neiman Marcus Department Store. One of his secrets was an ability to inspire growth in his employees.... more

Joe and his buddy, two young guys working for a construction company, were sitting down for lunch. As he opened his lunch pail, Joe angrily yelled, “Peanut butter and jelly again!” He crumpled up his ... more

A chicken and a pig were walking down the road together when they came across a sign for a local charity breakfast that was raising money for a good cause. The sign read, “Ham and Eggs Breakfast: Help... more

A community-minded businessperson was being honored at a dinner for his many contributions and giving spirit. The emcee shared a long list of the man’s accomplishments, including being president of a ... more

A donkey and a tiger got into an argument. The donkey believed the grass was blue, while the tiger said the grass was green. This went on for days. Finally, they went to the lion to resolve their argu... more

Work is incredibly important to me because it provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It's not just about the tasks or projects, but about the impact and value that work brings to others and to m... more

Mike was an IT worker in a bustling office. One day, a frantic employee rushed to Mike's desk, panicking because her computer had frozen just as she was about to finish an important report.... more