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Thoughts from Jim Perkins (Archive)

What is Your Work Ethic?

Charlie, a Master Carpenter, was very well respected in his community. Everyone knew that if they wanted the best, they would call on him. Of course that meant that Charlie would never be rich. His fellow carpenters always told him that if you used inferior materials and cheap labor then you could make a lot of money. Charlie would not hear of it.

One day, John, the richest man in town came to Charlie. He said that he had just purchased the best piece of land in town. It overlooked the entire city. He was going to Europe for 4 months and wanted Charlie to build him the best house in town. Spare no expense and give him the best.

Charlie thought about this and decided finally he would make some money. He did not get his usual great crew nor his normal suppliers. He built the house and covered up the flaws. After 4 months he had spent about 50% of what he usually spends on a house.

John came back from Europe and immediately called Charlie and asked him to meet him at the house. When they met, John asked him if he had used the finest materials and spared no expense. Charlie said absolutely. John said that he was glad. He paid Charlie, then told him that he knew he was not rich and had always struggled. So he wanted to reward Charlie for all of his years of service to the community by giving Charlie this house.

There are many times in our lives where we let down a little bit. When you do, you never know what is going to happen.

Humor Corner (In Honor of Our Mothers)
Things Mom Would Never Say

• "Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too"


• "Don't worry about that speeding ticket...You have 2 more til they take your license."


• "The key to the liquor cabinet is above the fireplace...Feel free to use it this weekend when we are gone."


• "Just ask your father...He knows more than I do."


• "I don't have a tissue with me...just use your sleeve"


• "Let me smell that shirt...Yeah, it's good for another week"


• "Just leave all the lights on...it makes the house look more cheery"


• "How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back?"


• "Turn up the volume on the TV so you can hear it...It will not cause any damage."


• "Don't bother wearing a jacket - the wind-chill is bound to improve"


• "Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I'll be glad to feed and walk him every day"


• "Well, if Samuel's mom says it's OK, that's good enough for me."


• "The curfew is just a general time to shoot for. It's not like I'm running a prison around here."