http://funnystory.blogq.net Your source for kids stories Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:03:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I grew up with the word "nifty" as a standard descriptor in my vocabulary. It was a word that meant a variety of things, all of them good and attractive. As time passed, I heard the word used in a wider range of conversations, including nifty evenings out, nifty concerts, ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2009/01/15/want-to-hear-nifty-stories/ I keep lots of memories from the days when I was a young parent. Not only those high points, but those exasperating moments as well. A good example is the memories I have of buying gifts for my children. Gifts for the holidays. Gifts for birthdays. Gifts rewarding good behavior. ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2009/01/11/a-unique-gift-children-will-enjoy-2/ For as long as humans could talk throughout the world stories have been told and retold. In the fabric of a culture, they act as vital threads in the weave. They lend definition, roots, and significance to society. World stories spread as the culture grows. One of the great benefits of ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2009/01/10/netting-world-stories/ For centuries stories have been told and retold throughout the world. Why? Because they are entertaining, for one thing. Another reason is that they deal with the human condition, one way or another. Even stories using animals as characters reflect the situations and actions of our species. The struggles of ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2009/01/03/looking-for-priceless-humor-on-the-internet/ I am a parent and a grandparent. And I am constantly seeking a unique gift children would treasure. Something that will last far beyond the moment of giving. One great gift I have found is a memorable story. And it is appropriate for all ages, children included. Think of ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2008/12/19/a-unique-gift-children-will-enjoy/ I have spent a good amount of my time researching stories that offer listeners something more than simply a clever plot. Something that listeners can take away from the story. Maybe there is a message. Perhaps it gives a hint of direction. There could even be an outright moral. It ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2008/12/04/find-inspirational-stories-on-the-web/ Over the years, I have spent a good amount of my time researching stories that offer listeners something more than simply a clever plot. They hint at a direction, or perhaps a meaningful message. They might even include a moral. It does not really matter what name you give to ... http://funnystory.blogq.net/2008/12/03/inspirational-stories-worth-listening-to/