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Category Archives: Humor
An obvious choice
Today’s riddle for seniors… (sent in by Al MacRae) Here is the situation: You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop-off. On your left side is an elephant traveling at … Continue reading
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How we follow medical advice
Sent along by Chris Zobel: “Yesterday I had my annual physical. My doctor said that at my age I needed bars in the shower.” So, of course, I adhered to this very good advice.
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“Growing” old
Not so funny but there seem to be a number of things about aging that we might at least smile about.
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It Happened by Lincoln Center
Sent along by Ann Milam. Ed Note: This story is about one of our least favorite pastimes – the hazards of finding a parking place. From the NYT: “Dear Diary: My wife and I felt so lucky to find a … Continue reading
Cell phone addiction
If you google cell phone addiction, you’ll find plenty of discussion – some quite serious about what the constant use may be doing to our brains and social interactions. My dentist told me some children must have their smartphone with … Continue reading
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Conned once again
Feb Phenom – sent along by a friend’s mother! The groundhog is a bucktoothed little rodent Who sleeps away the winter in the ground. But once a year there comes his special moment, When February second comes around. It’s then … Continue reading
The problem of multitasking
Gordon Gray sent this along
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Just push the button
My brother is a good golfer but a technophobe. He kept asking his caddy for computer help. One day unable to get his laptop to start, his caddy said “How many times do I have to tell you, just push the … Continue reading
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Philosophy of dogs (or politicians)?
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A Man Called Ove
The Skyline book club will be discussing “A Man Called Ove” in its February 12th gathering. All, of course, are welcome whether you’ve read the book or not. How can a book about an old Swedish curmudgeon, the death of … Continue reading
Be Prepared
A friend was vacationing in Kauai and reports some local news: “One of the best stories was from a humorous employee of Living Foods – the Whole Foods-like market and coffee bar. The dairy products and ice cream had just … Continue reading