Category Archives: Humor

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 →

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FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY – LIVING IN A FUNERAL HOME . . .

In looking for an image to match the title of this post I came across this cartoon about Humpty Dumpty. It really has nothing to do with living in a funeral home, but I thought it was funny. Living in … Continue reading →

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FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY – I FELL ASLEEP AT THE MOVIES . . .

It’s time for my Freaky, Funny Friday post. You might consider this another true confession on my part. For some reason, my life tends to create funny situations without my even trying. The following is a story along with a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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DEBATES . . .

SOMETIMES A PICTURE IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS!

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MAY 13, 2024 – NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” Mark Twain So, today is … Continue reading →

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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU . . .

In my attempt to find something fresh and new for each day of May, I happened across the above meme. I’m not a big Star Wars Fan, but the phrase May the force be with you, will always require the … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL TWO DIFFERENT COLORED SHOES DAY

Every now and then I pay attention to silly things. Well, actually most of the time I spend thinking about silly things. For example, I will never understand what happens to socks on laundry day.  There’s always at least one … Continue reading →

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