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AUTUMN ANTICS

When autumns dons its coat of many colors, I can’t help but think back to this funny story from many years ago. You have probably read it before, but it stirs all kinds of memories for me. It was a … Continue reading

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THE BEGINNING OF STAND UP COMEDY

Will Rogers started his career in the great outdoors.  He was part of several western shows designed to lure people to the unsettled country.  He went on to do vaudeville and stage performance along with some film acting in the … Continue reading

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THERE’S NOTHING BUT GOOD NEWS

Some of you may know that I have absented myself from the news world for about three months now. The idea of ignorance being blissful is really quite true, and even though there are those who believe it’s important to … Continue reading

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STAND UP?

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I’ve always thought it would be fun to be a stand up comic. I never followed through with that dream, because of my fear of rejection. It seemed easier to … Continue reading

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I’M ADDICTED TO COOL WHIP

Pie throwing is kind of a lost art, and although it may be a rather rudimentary, burlesque humor, there’s something inherently funny about taking a pie in the face, under the right conditions.  Johnny Carson The “Southern Fried Funeral” has … Continue reading

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KING OF COMEDY

When I teach young students about comedy, I often reference this man.  Most of them have never heard of Jerry Lewis.  He was a star when I was growing up.  A time when comedy was ridiculous, slapstick, funny.  It took … Continue reading

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