It seems strange to be celebrating without picnics, parades, concerts, carnivals, fireworks or baseball. Yet in the middle of this calamitous time, with a global pandemic, polarizing politics, a reeling economy and rampant racism, a recent experience has given me hope for our country. From February to mid-May, I participated in the American legal system…
Category: Just for Fun
Humor and Other Stuff
Funny Food?
The Funnies
The comics aren’t the only place to find “funnies” in the newspaper! From the classified ads: Free: Piano with matching bench seat, very good condition, all keys work probably (Source: Gettysburg Area Merchandiser) Free: 5 kitchen drawers, all matching naughty pine fronts (Topeka Capital-Journal) Free rent in exchange for elderly woman (Source: 11points.com) HONDA CIVIC…
A Little Light Humor
How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb? None, that’s a hardware issue. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but only if the light bulb wants to change. How many mystery writers does it take to change a light bulb? Two. One to change the bulb, and…
Feline Philosophy
(ideas borrowed from an email dated Nov 19, 2010) Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Cats have their own ideas of what makes for a great life. Just ask them. ********** Missy: “If you have something to say, say it loud. Why say it…
Hear & Obey?
(I found this on the Reader’s Digest site.) I’m a nurse in a hospital’s children’s ward. One night, I was at the nurses’ station when I heard a little boy in his room talking. He kept the patter up for some time. Finally, I got on the intercom and said softly but firmly, “All right,…
Viral Humor?
Yes, I know that the Coronavirus is not funny, that many people are sick and in danger of dying, but sometimes you just have to laugh. Definition of irony: When the Year of the Rat starts with a plague. You know what they’re saying about 2020? It went viral faster than anyone thought it would….
The OTHER Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the Serenity To stop beating myself up for not doing things perfectly, The Courage to forgive myself because I’m working on doing better, And the Wisdom to know that You already love me just the way I am.Amen I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they…
Remember?
Remember when toilet paper seemed to grow on trees? You really never know what you’ve got until it’s gone.
A.A.A.D.D.
(From my “too good to delete” email file, dated Aug 8, 2007) Recently, I was diagnosed with “A.A.A.D.D.” – Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests: I go out to water my garden. As I turn on the hose, I glance at my car and realize it needs washing. I start toward the…