Category Archives: Humor
A REPRIEVE FOR A MOUSE . . .
This is my second rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Maybe I should do a new one each year. I haven’t seen any mice running around the house so far this year. Even the trap has gone untouched. I … Continue reading
WHAT’S THAT NOISE . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The Advent season is upon us. Our focus should be on the coming Messiah, but somehow the commercialization of this time of year kicks in and we might fall victim to some of the outside influences. … Continue reading
MISSING THE JOHNSON STREET TURKEYS
It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since we moved from the bustling metropolis of Minneapolis to the tiny burb of Anoka, MN. Talk about time flying. Every year about this time, I’m reminded of the Johnson Street … Continue reading
YOU’VE GOT TO LAUGH . . .
Yesterday was Friday. I was unable to get my Freaky, Friday Funny post in because of other commitments along with a lack of anything really funny that I could relate to. So, here a day late and dollar short is … Continue reading
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ME . . . A SHORT STORY
Picture this – an 83 year old woman bent on getting a long overdue task done – drives to the DMV to have her tabs renewed and the title put into her name. Since she doesn’t have a bill for … Continue reading
FREAKY FUNNY FRIDAY . . .
I remember my grandma telling me not to make funny faces or my face would stay that way. She was probably right, because my face has a road map of lines across it. Each of those lines can probably tell … Continue reading
FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY – PARENTING
THIS IS A TRUE STORY – I’M NOT SAYING I’M PROUD OF MYSELF – BUT HERE GOES. Funny things happen to me all the time. Either that or I’m not all there and everything just seems funny. My youngest daughter … Continue reading
THE WONDROUS PELICAN . . .
WATERCOLOR ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER This lovely watercolor shows the great beak of a wondrous bird, the pelican. Today I’m foregoing my own poetry for that of a man named Dixon Lanier Merritt. It is often credited to Ogden … Continue reading
GARDENING WITH ZEAL . . .
One of my happy places is right in my own backyard. For me, pulling out a ten-foot-long weed is very fulfilling. It has been a long, learn as you go experience. Living in apartments buildings most of my early years, … Continue reading
SQUIRRELY TALES . . . FLAT STANLY
It’s time for another squirrely tale. Today you’ll meet Flat Stanly – another of the squirrels that inhabit our neighborhood. Minnesota is known for its erratic weather conditions, especially when we change from one season to the next. In the … Continue reading
SQUIRELLY TALES – STUBBY
I’m switching gears today since it’s Friday. I’m using this day to post something different. Humor has always been part of my life. I also enjoy telling stories. So, I will begin with this chapter of Squirrel Tales. Stubby is … Continue reading
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIES . . .
Though “A Christmas Story,” was written as a screenplay based on a series of monologues by Jean Shepherd a radio commentator for many years, it has taken the place of many of the old Christmas movies, like “White Christmas,” and … Continue reading
NATIONAL SQUIRREL AWARENESS MONTH
I’ve written on many occasions about the antics of squirrels and how entertaining they can be. I didn’t realize there was a whole month dedicated to them, however. October is noted for many changes that occur in the environment. Colors … Continue reading
2024 SQUIRRELYLYMPICS
The 2024 Olympic games are over, but It’s that time of year again. Autumn is right around the corner and critters are stocking up for the wintry cold of Minnesota. In the process they’re creating lots of entertainment for us. … Continue reading
SO, WHAT DAY IS IT AGAIN?
I was born in a different era. Being 82 has allowed me to become a creature of wisdom, experience and some knowledge. Friday has become just another day for me. I thank Jesus every morning for another day, but don’t … Continue reading
A FLOOD OF HAPPY THOUGHTS . . .
“A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.” John Cleese The world is filled with negative thinking. How can we overcome this dastardly perception? With the invention of social media, … Continue reading
LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR US . . .
In looking at my posts over the past few weeks, I realized I was spending a lot of time talking about sadness, depression, worry and anxiety. Maybe that’s because life has changed for us drastically over the past couple years. … Continue reading
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