Stories That Shape Everyday America


  • SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE—BUT THAT SUMMER, I REALIZED WHY IT WASN’T GENUINE

    SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE—BUT THAT SUMMER, I REALIZED WHY IT WASN’T GENUINE

    I took this picture thinking it would be one of those sweet, forgettable summer moments. You know—just my cousin Lena, sitting on the patio, helping Grandma peel tomatoes for salsa, sun on her skin, that easy half-smile on her face. She always looked calm out there. Like nothing ever rattled her. But something about this…

  • A judge was interviewing a woman

    A judge was interviewing a woman

    A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I mean what is the foundation of this case?” “It is made…

  • A man hates his wife’s cat with a passion and decides to get rid of it once and for all

    A man hates his wife’s cat with a passion and decides to get rid of it once and for all

    He drives twenty blocks away from home and drops the cat there. The cat is already walking up the driveway as the man approaches his house. The next day, he decides to drop the cat forty blocks away, but the same thing happens. He keeps on increasing the number of blocks, but the cat keeps…

  • The Swede’s Wife Steps Up To The Tee

    The Swede’s Wife Steps Up To The Tee

    The Swede’s wife steps up to the tee and, as she bends over to place her ball,a gust of wind blows her skirt up and reveals her distinct lack of underwear.“Good God, woman! Why aren’t you wearing any skivvies?” Ole demanded. “Well,” she said. “You don’t give me enough housekeeping money to afford any.” The…