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SCHINDLER SEZ: THE EXCEPTIONS, POTHOLES & BORING

February 24, 2012 Jim Schindler

Knowledge is priceless … Ignorance is free!

The Exceptions
Harold Camping, the California preacher, who erroneously predicted the end of the world, not once, but twice, is obviously preaching the wrong message. Maybe he just wanted to scare the hell out of all the sinners, of which I hear there are quite a few! You and me exempt of course!

Potholes
“Hey, Adam, how ya doing?”
“Pretty good. I’ve had more fun dodging potholes on my way to the doctor’s office this morning, than I’ve had since my first wife left.

Boring
The ash borer infestation, in Fort Wayne, has killed hundreds of ash trees. As a result, the city is in the process of cutting down all the remaining ones. I really don’t know, but I hear it’s boring.

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A graduate of John Carroll University and a successful businessman, the founder/ CEO of Bandido's Mexican restaurants. Jim writes the "Schindler Sez" column in the newspaper. He also authors a series of books of short, true, and humorous stories.

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