tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18786092980108984282024-03-13T04:00:31.192-07:00Mom on a MissionI'm a mom on a mission to get my kids through the jungle of puberty while keeping my sanity along the journey.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.comBlogger1467125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-44561999187152239722024-03-13T04:00:00.000-07:002024-03-13T04:00:00.137-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - The Crazy Gift<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WUxDJmZG7Ic" width="320" youtube-src-id="WUxDJmZG7Ic"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Crazy Gift - Uncovering humor in everyday life situations</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-65544935999257221072024-03-06T04:00:00.000-08:002024-03-09T18:57:16.710-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - When your little brother becomes your big brother<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_DCyq_lBfPg" width="320" youtube-src-id="_DCyq_lBfPg"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Humor Happy Hour </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finding humor in a doctor's visit</div><br /><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-18422427155961917102024-01-24T04:00:00.000-08:002024-01-24T04:00:00.137-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - Football and Humor<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a2kYHb4IEU4" width="320" youtube-src-id="a2kYHb4IEU4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video: Football and Parenting</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-92050964135642841572024-01-17T04:00:00.000-08:002024-01-17T04:00:00.137-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - When a Mom Makes Friends<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRySvCRuCaY" width="320" youtube-src-id="iRySvCRuCaY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video: Humor Happy Hour - When Mama Makes Friends</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-89607761739610351382024-01-03T04:00:00.000-08:002024-01-03T04:00:00.148-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - An Old Wives Tale Gone Wrong<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kOlGpe2fARo" width="320" youtube-src-id="kOlGpe2fARo"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Humor Happy Hour - An Old Wives Tale</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-45371693217076491102023-12-27T04:00:00.000-08:002023-12-27T04:00:00.138-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - Where's Santa<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k3a2-uGIPmE" width="320" youtube-src-id="k3a2-uGIPmE"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Humor Happy Hour - Where's Santa</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Humor for your Holiday Season</p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-28266612602708154712023-12-20T04:00:00.000-08:002023-12-20T04:00:00.144-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Soothing Violin Music of Damien Escobar<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lIvW4IBGNsE" width="320" youtube-src-id="lIvW4IBGNsE"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video Credit: Damien Escobar</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I don't own the rights to this music</p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-60772179198732987422023-12-06T04:00:00.000-08:002023-12-06T04:00:00.256-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - Lethal Hands<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MItolR38JMY" width="320" youtube-src-id="MItolR38JMY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video - Humor Happy Hour</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-29650628608763713532023-11-20T04:00:00.000-08:002023-11-20T04:00:00.135-08:00Motivational Monday – Humor and the Holidays: A 3-step approach to happiness during the holidays<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1S594VAxygdcQ8RxoNFO8a5uS3XIOuYk1ofHcnMNkHSawGHtRvTggNO06ImHd5xUqO554QDjM15kD8DGeN9CDc_I-vQS-YkM-9qUYOehQSQ-tY9v14y0GYmvB7Dh13XBF1-QEtQAVIuDMuDMch-XYZo1UQZfTs7E81YKczBvmMvi9TgvOppJ_6bWtsJY/s843/Selfie%20Zone%20Angie%20and%20Heidi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="843" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1S594VAxygdcQ8RxoNFO8a5uS3XIOuYk1ofHcnMNkHSawGHtRvTggNO06ImHd5xUqO554QDjM15kD8DGeN9CDc_I-vQS-YkM-9qUYOehQSQ-tY9v14y0GYmvB7Dh13XBF1-QEtQAVIuDMuDMch-XYZo1UQZfTs7E81YKczBvmMvi9TgvOppJ_6bWtsJY/w269-h269/Selfie%20Zone%20Angie%20and%20Heidi.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am…</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I can…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I will…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am happy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I can do
whatever I set my mind to do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I will,
relax, rejuvenate, and rejoice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What are
your plans for the upcoming Holiday season? Will you spend Thanksgiving with
family, friends, or feasting on a smaller level? Before you bake that first
pie, or baste your turkey, take a moment to think about what this season means
to you. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If it’s
happiness you’re seeking, begin with gratitude, sprinkle with humor, and drizzle
with fun. I’ve often heard happiness described as <i>a state of mind</i>. If
this statement is true, start by conditioning your mind to believe that you ARE
happy. Go through your day as though you already have what you are seeking.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Below are
three steps to help you find happiness during the holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Step
1</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b>Practice mindfulness</b> – focus on being in the moment without
worrying about all the tasks that need to be done during the holiday. Being in
the moment means enjoying the process rather than rushing to get to the end
result.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Instead of
feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming holiday, find a way to add lightheartedness
to whatever you do. I did this very thing the other day. I was in the Holiday
spirit, creating my gift giving list when a thought hit me – did I pay my auto
loan this month? I had not.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I quickly
called the finance company to make a payment over the phone. The customer
service person was friendly, he asked how my day was going. It could have been
part of his training, to put the customer at ease about the chunk of money they’re
about to give up. He was pleasant so I accepted his comments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After making
the payment, the representative said, “I will email your receipt.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">He recited
my email address. When he saw it contained the word <i>writer</i>, our conversation
took a different direction. “Oh, you’re a writer. Do you write fiction,
non-fiction?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“I write
children’s books, essays, and comedy.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Oh, you do
stand up? Can you give me one line.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I paused as
a chuckle rose from my belly. My quiet thoughts said, <i>ok, just go with this</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“I’ll tell
you one of my opening lines… I used to be a brick house, now I’m just happy
with a CLEAN house.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I was
rewarded with a hearty laugh from the friendly customer service guy. So, I
asked, “Now, do I get a discount for telling you a joke?” He laughed louder.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I did not
receive a discount, but Mr. Friendly said I made his day. I had fun at that
moment even though I had to pay that bill before I could do some fun shopping.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Step
2</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b>Create a mantra</b> – come up with a positive phrase that you repeat
daily (in the morning and again before you go to bed). This could be as simple
as coming up with <i>I am</i> statements such as the one I used at the
beginning of this post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Step
3</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b>Have Fun</b> – Allow yourself to relax, breathe and have fun.
Change your perspective on tasks that you do during the Holiday. Instead of saying
I <i>have</i> to go shopping for my five nieces and nephews. Say I <i>get</i>
to go shopping for my nieces and nephews. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">While you’re
shopping take the time to enjoy the twinkling lights in the stores, and the songs
blaring through the speakers. Dance in the aisle if you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpojUFFpdx1pCwSbRjdF8nZNC0OtllEja7SRRJ1wPLmRjykxyPD_EreZ9kQhQUsDocYRs9NLoCSe7LiSTlPjOZOuhfE3vHPDLFb0vJNULz-jowWzOOhX3dAUxpnRGTLz4jr2htV5d60oYxXXhyphenhyphenoyHnZAH6dVzMpU0MLNIq7cuHUcvP-HpdfXkSLNvhElM/s1080/Selfie%20Zone%20Angie%20with%20bball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpojUFFpdx1pCwSbRjdF8nZNC0OtllEja7SRRJ1wPLmRjykxyPD_EreZ9kQhQUsDocYRs9NLoCSe7LiSTlPjOZOuhfE3vHPDLFb0vJNULz-jowWzOOhX3dAUxpnRGTLz4jr2htV5d60oYxXXhyphenhyphenoyHnZAH6dVzMpU0MLNIq7cuHUcvP-HpdfXkSLNvhElM/w286-h286/Selfie%20Zone%20Angie%20with%20bball.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Happiness is
a state of mind. We have to train our minds for the joy we want to feel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am…I can…I
will. How will you complete these statement?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am Hott
Flash, your Humor Doctor, and I am prescribing laughter for your Holiday season;
one dose at a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Find
something to laugh about during your day. Leave something funny in the
comments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-57538361631280174632023-11-15T04:00:00.000-08:002023-11-15T04:00:00.129-08:00Wordless Wednesday - Funny Quotes<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bF24GB2AQtY" width="320" youtube-src-id="bF24GB2AQtY"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">20 Funny Quotes - Quotes that will make you laugh</div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video Credit - Quotes/Wishes and Sayings</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-75713631710565276892023-10-25T04:00:00.001-07:002023-10-25T04:00:00.162-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - A Mammogram Gone Wild<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mW40kVNmigk" width="320" youtube-src-id="mW40kVNmigk"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Mammogram Visit</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-34838713183400110952023-10-23T04:00:00.001-07:002023-10-23T04:00:00.143-07:00Monday Musings – Discovering Humor During a Mammogram Visit<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAGzkuElD1CD_ypeBMppjOIofDS2ftmgt2z8ibb2XzCd-DVnybxe_JUSvQjY_73LzoEOjkrh9YqKfvKzE8Evqj61AlQbm3UtoQphLyxmAWLeK60Q5F_qAoyRwhVjZdduvxc5c6kKpU4SsPMCKvcaT2Mnb07GaohC8okdRwJRT5Xj_LYRFgbAlIBxKpYA/s500/Laughter-Quotes%20Life%20is%20Better.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="500" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAGzkuElD1CD_ypeBMppjOIofDS2ftmgt2z8ibb2XzCd-DVnybxe_JUSvQjY_73LzoEOjkrh9YqKfvKzE8Evqj61AlQbm3UtoQphLyxmAWLeK60Q5F_qAoyRwhVjZdduvxc5c6kKpU4SsPMCKvcaT2Mnb07GaohC8okdRwJRT5Xj_LYRFgbAlIBxKpYA/w200-h199/Laughter-Quotes%20Life%20is%20Better.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">There is a
first time for everything. You have probably heard that expression before. We
experience things such as – first day of school, first kiss, first time you
realize your mustache is growing. That’s just my backstory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I recently
experienced my first mammogram…in a parking lot. I drove to the clinic, rushed
inside, only to be directed back outside to the long truck branded with the
words, <i>Mobile Mammography</i>. I’m not sure how I missed that on my way in,
probably because I didn’t think it was for me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Once on
board the mammography mobile, I was asked to have a seat, “please give us a few
minutes to get you checked in. Our computer is not connecting.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Waiting for
their internet to connect gave me way too much time with my inner thoughts. It
was really only ten minutes, but that was all I needed for ideas to jump from
my head and into my humor journal. Here are some thoughts I had:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">A
pre-check-in questionnaire is required before the mammogram visit. Suppose I
had a set of questions for the receptionist? This is what it would look like:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Have you ever been car jacked? If you answered yes, please
explain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Is there a warranty on your imaging equipment?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Have you
paid the internet bill?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The more I
thought about it I wondered, why did I have to leave my home at pre daylight,
and arrive at the clinic at 8am? This is a <i>mobile</i> unit can’t they drive
to my house, or at least meet me halfway? We could both save on fuel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I was
swimming in the deep end with my thoughts when the x-ray technician, Rachel
announced, “we’re ready for you.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I slipped
into the semi-stylish gown and met her at the back of the truck…I mean the
imaging room. I followed directions as she said, “put your right hand up here
and your left hand there.” Without warning, I was playing a game of <i>Twister</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">“Lean your
cheek against the glass, breathe. Hold it there for 10 seconds.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Breathe,
hold still… too many conflicting commands for me. As I let out a sigh, from the
corner of my eye, I could see that GE made the imaging machine. That General
Electric symbol gave me comfort that I was in good hands, well not <i>hands</i>,
but you know what I mean. I could erase my thoughts of <i>what if this machine
malfunctions while my body parts are secured in place.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I survived
the parking lot mammogram with humor. Schedule your regular doctor visits, focus
your wellness, and if you become anxious about the visit, find something
humorous about the situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-49454400429263272462023-10-18T04:00:00.001-07:002023-10-18T04:00:00.136-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - The Nightmare<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3HUlcnB3Uzc" width="320" youtube-src-id="3HUlcnB3Uzc"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video: A Humorous look at a nightmare</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-79900070405842696102023-09-27T04:00:00.001-07:002023-09-27T04:00:00.142-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Are you prepared for menopause?<p>Let's close out Menopause Awareness Month with a male perspective on menopause. Comedian Jeff Allen explains how nothing prepares you for menopause.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AQwo9kydXT8" width="320" youtube-src-id="AQwo9kydXT8"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video Credit: Jeff Allen Comedy</p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-73861338859473555552023-09-20T04:00:00.001-07:002023-09-20T04:00:00.139-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Tickle your Funnybone during Menopause Awareness Month<p> Menopause Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of September. Don't fret over frustrating symptoms, laugh instead.</p><p>Check out the video below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ICsQW4Aneqg" width="320" youtube-src-id="ICsQW4Aneqg"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YouTube Video Credit: Kim Kerley Therapist Comedian</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dry Bar Comedy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p>YouTube Video Credit:</p><p><br /></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-86452992260138217982023-09-18T04:00:00.001-07:002023-09-18T04:00:00.149-07:00Monday Musings – A Sneak Peek inside the Motor City Comedy Festival – A Day in the life of a comedian<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWBqv0PR4NjN2RybMfit_RKNHXnvl6tH974qDSpJgrQ4evhVq9TW1zyWUuKIQnTgIjmasnOpTLcTQnQxiW5ID3NGh_bYVw5yrCsTUSARvlWIz_9SAJuCzuCyfG6-72WtArtCXKbKjitK2ZH5R6N-gHmkUKwYpWw0UdJQLWrmZ9z_sc8hHTEm6uuSzAsI/s1124/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWBqv0PR4NjN2RybMfit_RKNHXnvl6tH974qDSpJgrQ4evhVq9TW1zyWUuKIQnTgIjmasnOpTLcTQnQxiW5ID3NGh_bYVw5yrCsTUSARvlWIz_9SAJuCzuCyfG6-72WtArtCXKbKjitK2ZH5R6N-gHmkUKwYpWw0UdJQLWrmZ9z_sc8hHTEm6uuSzAsI/s320/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%201.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have you
ever been to a comedy show and wondered what a comedian does when not on stage?
We write, we learn, and we practice. When a comedian can make telling jokes
look effortless, that person has done a great job. A day in the life of a
comedian is different for each person, but ultimately the goal is to work at
becoming funnier. However, there is a business side to comedy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you are
an aspiring comedian or interested in learning more about comedy, there are
ways to become involved. There are comedy classes offered in person and online.
There are also humor writing workshops, and comedy festivals. Here are a few
workshops I have been a part of:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Comedy
Writing Workshops at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle – check your local area to see
who may be offering a workshop of interest to you. I’ve discovered in the
classes that I’ve taken that people have various reasons for taking the
workshop. Some want to perform stand-up as a career, others try it as a hobby.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dave
Schwensen’s Comedy Workshops – Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Erma
Bombeck Writing Workshop – this workshop is not strictly stand-up comedy but
focuses on humor writing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Motor
City Comedy Festival – this was my first year attending this festival. I was
not one of the performers but learned a lot in the workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Before I
tell you about the festival, let me go back to <i>a day in the life of a
comedian</i>. I am no different than other comedians when I say we like to <i>grab
a mic</i> when we can. We may perform at one location then leave there and
perform at another. This is sort of how it happened for me this past weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I had the
opportunity to perform at an outdoor event a couple of hours from home. It’s always
energizing to hear the crowd laughing. I think that energy is what gave me the
boost I need for the turnaround drive home. I was determined to get home and
rest so I would be alert for the comedy festival the next day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOESeKDKALz_nXMecEKHdJtkInI2hovsDo3tDIdsDpedf7Gy6IjsV7hNfjqi4SxXx6XyBxgCjM8FYpj-PR6ddeFTVNWEfH2o8nkzrLl_J6GNV8uBDgD0VOsbVngQk7aUBAkdqtBgTgZUQrM8H75lyjqy8PO6Xztygh8rswuzLNKWaBo4aMQtG2cbb6MI/s598/Angie%20Leila%20Arboretum%20Comedy%20Sept%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="584" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOESeKDKALz_nXMecEKHdJtkInI2hovsDo3tDIdsDpedf7Gy6IjsV7hNfjqi4SxXx6XyBxgCjM8FYpj-PR6ddeFTVNWEfH2o8nkzrLl_J6GNV8uBDgD0VOsbVngQk7aUBAkdqtBgTgZUQrM8H75lyjqy8PO6Xztygh8rswuzLNKWaBo4aMQtG2cbb6MI/w296-h303/Angie%20Leila%20Arboretum%20Comedy%20Sept%202023.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Back to the
Comedy Festival…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziEEi2FoqcDO4B4Ih9iCIO43w_fEwWtkXquEI3poroRb6vQGbI2Fv5qqqPyz9c9A-ZVy64v22z4bgUY8RbB_OWANQsQZWQAg99XUrrD9Bpob9CF2YVYoNIDFjdBOQyGd49u04TbKoB7ZKo_fCJ4-1rmrTL4KSkkOlszYsPLNvGwCzHXgD0xxYNQfkvO8/s960/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Program.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziEEi2FoqcDO4B4Ih9iCIO43w_fEwWtkXquEI3poroRb6vQGbI2Fv5qqqPyz9c9A-ZVy64v22z4bgUY8RbB_OWANQsQZWQAg99XUrrD9Bpob9CF2YVYoNIDFjdBOQyGd49u04TbKoB7ZKo_fCJ4-1rmrTL4KSkkOlszYsPLNvGwCzHXgD0xxYNQfkvO8/s320/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Program.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The festival
consisted of workshop topics such as:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Marketing
and Promotion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Become
a Better MC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Touring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Contracts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Digital
Content & Media<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
workshops were held during the day, and on the four evenings seasoned comedians
performed for the general public at various locations. The entire festival was
a great opportunity to hang out with fellow comedians, make new friendships,
and learn more about the inner workings of comedy as a business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I promised
you a peek inside the Motor City Comedy Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s a quick view through pictures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipB-e4n08cP6wb5us5MSGZAXXeVkJRQeJlLHhNNO6KjcuzpE-yNhYPRyWAkQPzPu9gZjGkhNZv7lV5A3CCyxPRYPK0Yih6b3mFXpgvohEjjH9XvPkrws62IbqWWGf4rXsqpZ0ygSvFM0ZJv_6VHDJIMV1_tSI7Tiy6_yTz0-_94O5lANZMwYHbtBGbOIs/s1080/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipB-e4n08cP6wb5us5MSGZAXXeVkJRQeJlLHhNNO6KjcuzpE-yNhYPRyWAkQPzPu9gZjGkhNZv7lV5A3CCyxPRYPK0Yih6b3mFXpgvohEjjH9XvPkrws62IbqWWGf4rXsqpZ0ygSvFM0ZJv_6VHDJIMV1_tSI7Tiy6_yTz0-_94O5lANZMwYHbtBGbOIs/s320/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZbrYvvmrORKgpsykW3rXjQkqvFcu5rzwnjZxbZuRf1ca5K7WUi8-IDs-c4wPwobQtzOZwZ8QCpyU5YJD8eMytFV76vVeXOQp0svsZVPaNTrvzjNhtV-hClHUqD0VokoExUMiBOor0kMEquwul2kCmaYH9rZi6yNheBYmPpNnM1-s65qUQh8wsUjTz9M/s1124/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZbrYvvmrORKgpsykW3rXjQkqvFcu5rzwnjZxbZuRf1ca5K7WUi8-IDs-c4wPwobQtzOZwZ8QCpyU5YJD8eMytFV76vVeXOQp0svsZVPaNTrvzjNhtV-hClHUqD0VokoExUMiBOor0kMEquwul2kCmaYH9rZi6yNheBYmPpNnM1-s65qUQh8wsUjTz9M/s320/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%203.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPXkOPGYH6NU8B7Hk0JvQ9o_f5rjChPxhq3iB_t0k1CPZ4YgUcPymf6QusMBrMoIh8Uj6fr-QSlj8X8i8Yr57aJ7tsPuxH4lmPM67mJrylGs5MipJTCRkeJIq-rIxKHqSC_EnTrt6NoCXUi_JGT1nhy9YOwswVg_QQ6GeDzKsEgy5BrV1XcjWnuuhT3g/s1124/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Wes%20Pic%204%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPXkOPGYH6NU8B7Hk0JvQ9o_f5rjChPxhq3iB_t0k1CPZ4YgUcPymf6QusMBrMoIh8Uj6fr-QSlj8X8i8Yr57aJ7tsPuxH4lmPM67mJrylGs5MipJTCRkeJIq-rIxKHqSC_EnTrt6NoCXUi_JGT1nhy9YOwswVg_QQ6GeDzKsEgy5BrV1XcjWnuuhT3g/s320/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Wes%20Pic%204%20.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPj1BRaan8JfFd4vwCsIdESmF0RK55XISXOUe35JD2SDR_M_TxMYq6bRW1NHYJvKYVTna9J8UDhPq7Irckd2JlSiHorForYmc4qkfZEtyyQnb_C5HunYR2pqPA_H8fT_QZDNwsoeZSu11wwyFTyJAvLRIhgqB04R6y2pCTbhaogNczo6uL0ksbZTn5lwc/s1124/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPj1BRaan8JfFd4vwCsIdESmF0RK55XISXOUe35JD2SDR_M_TxMYq6bRW1NHYJvKYVTna9J8UDhPq7Irckd2JlSiHorForYmc4qkfZEtyyQnb_C5HunYR2pqPA_H8fT_QZDNwsoeZSu11wwyFTyJAvLRIhgqB04R6y2pCTbhaogNczo6uL0ksbZTn5lwc/s320/Motor%20City%20Comedy%20Festival%20Pic%205.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">If you’ve
ever wanted to try comedy, go for it.</span></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-74409706870774997082023-09-13T04:00:00.002-07:002023-09-13T04:00:00.135-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Menopause Awareness Month - It's a Rap<p> Keep laughing through Menopause Awareness Month (September).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8OH46SoyqA" width="320" youtube-src-id="Q8OH46SoyqA"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video Credit: Karen Mills Comedy - Menopause Rap</div><p><br /></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-44731615948026383792023-09-06T04:00:00.001-07:002023-09-06T04:00:00.142-07:00Wordless Wednesday - The Funny side of Menopause<p>The month of September is recognized as Menopause Awareness Month. Embrace this phase of life rather than suffering from its symptoms. One way to do this is through laughter.</p><p>Enjoy the video below, courtesy of Dry Bar Comedy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i_2Lteok-oU" width="320" youtube-src-id="i_2Lteok-oU"></iframe><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YouTube Video: Marriage Leads to Menopause. Tony Calabrese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dry Bar Comedy</div><br /><p><br /></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-87144112367698710002023-08-23T04:00:00.001-07:002023-08-23T04:00:00.142-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - A DIY project gone wrong<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/80L_VpKKPe4" width="320" youtube-src-id="80L_VpKKPe4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video: Humor Happy Hour - Skilled at Carpentry?</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-27607796468006954002023-08-09T04:58:00.000-07:002023-08-09T04:58:36.876-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - The Make-Believe Rollercoaster<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPli6XpYMyg" width="320" youtube-src-id="gPli6XpYMyg"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video - The Make-Believe Rollercoaster</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-42012883031088155142023-07-26T04:00:00.001-07:002023-07-26T04:00:00.150-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - The Undercover Gospel Singer<p> Is singing your gift? If not, you may want to go under cover.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k-MmDFcFkTo" width="320" youtube-src-id="k-MmDFcFkTo"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-27732386676583484402023-07-24T04:00:00.001-07:002023-07-24T04:00:00.150-07:00Muffins with Mom – Sharpen Your Math Skills – 3 Ways to Survive Parenting a Young Adult<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQXFcM3D4kQZNjVZag1k-rQ4JnznlJyfc7OEZh7aSwDo66jMgPVtxPwJ3jPwV4H8KPf6L56dHRbqbTS-q26hbMfwnt1iAoOrscbFQjNcoAXRRO8bwG5g3w1oYCgezEEGDsL4Vd2s2aMhLV2KGBFEfYWjAGvLir3Eb3503n9dI0HgPTEE1ea8WaBufVOI/s2048/Family%20Photo%20Church%20Directory%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQXFcM3D4kQZNjVZag1k-rQ4JnznlJyfc7OEZh7aSwDo66jMgPVtxPwJ3jPwV4H8KPf6L56dHRbqbTS-q26hbMfwnt1iAoOrscbFQjNcoAXRRO8bwG5g3w1oYCgezEEGDsL4Vd2s2aMhLV2KGBFEfYWjAGvLir3Eb3503n9dI0HgPTEE1ea8WaBufVOI/s320/Family%20Photo%20Church%20Directory%202023.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My math skills are rusty. I know addition, subtraction, and
multiplication, but there’s a situation that has me boggled. Perhaps you can
help me. If there are two people at my house, why are there nine pair of shoes scattered
near the front door, and none are mine?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There was one pizza box and two drinking glasses on the
kitchen table. This led me to the conclusion that at some point two sons
visited me in the middle of the night. When I awoke there was only one son
present. I let him sleep a while longer so I could enjoy the quiet of the early
morning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The sound of my tea kettle and the smell of bacon, must have
awakened my sleeping prince charming. I say this dripping with sarcasm. He came
to life as he entered my quiet space, “Are you making breakfast?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Yes, and what time did you get home last night? Did you take
Granny where she needed to go? How long did you stay? Who else went with you?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Ma, catch your breath. You missed your calling. You
shouldn’t be in recreation; you should be in investigation or interrogation.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Investigation, interrogation, and perspiration, are some of
the skills, knowledge and abilities required for the job of parenting.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My son gave his typical rolling of the eyes, and heavy
sighing; then moved on to prepare for breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">How do you survive parenting young adults? You beat them at
their own game. Here are 3 survival tactics:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Promise
to spoil their children rotten, then send them home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Give
them the same blessing your parents gave you – <i>may your children be just
like you.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Handle
the craziness with humor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You can sharpen your math skills when parenting a young
adult. Here’s how:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Subtract
knee jerk, negative responses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Add
positive comments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Multiply
the amount of times you express your love and support.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What are your tips for parenting a young adult?<o:p></o:p></span></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-34973579842134643422023-07-05T04:00:00.001-07:002023-07-05T04:00:00.154-07:00Wordless Wednesday - A security guard, a metal detector and a woman meet - and humor happens<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V7vAQPrDm0Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="V7vAQPrDm0Q"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video: Humor Happy Hour - The Metal Detector</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-52461558240408710182023-06-30T04:00:00.005-07:002023-06-30T04:00:00.160-07:00Fun Friday – What to expect when you’re expecting stress free travel plans<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWm6fHpaRwt4YgQJrpH1DYkQE8fbZXyT-zbm4aEF4M9VulAWURF9Y2brW3ihzNjJfuWyahBJbv8PeyeXkGSEc7M3L0gNH4HzoJS1k_xvXyfVqaD3bxQ-yENYId4GwG5CxjPw3IvpyNuEI0iNQXWamGTCfPgWfONv4yKcM4qFrV5S_AmYkm7METcAen-k/s769/Vonnie%20and%20Linda%20walking%20Congress%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="685" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWm6fHpaRwt4YgQJrpH1DYkQE8fbZXyT-zbm4aEF4M9VulAWURF9Y2brW3ihzNjJfuWyahBJbv8PeyeXkGSEc7M3L0gNH4HzoJS1k_xvXyfVqaD3bxQ-yENYId4GwG5CxjPw3IvpyNuEI0iNQXWamGTCfPgWfONv4yKcM4qFrV5S_AmYkm7METcAen-k/w247-h277/Vonnie%20and%20Linda%20walking%20Congress%202023.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">How do you
plan for a trip? Do you recite a list in your head to make sure you have packed
everything for your trip? Two things you must pack are your patience, and a sense
of humor. This reminds me of the old American Express card commercial, <i>never
leave home without it.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">One of my
favorite bible stories growing up was about Sampson, and how God gave him
physical strength in a time of dire need. I didn’t think I was in dire need the
day I felt like I had the strength of Sampson. My miraculous episode of
strength happened during a conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rising
before the sun, I pulled on my purple spandex workout pants, and matching tank
top with a white swoosh on it. Off I went to the hotel fitness center. For the
next 40 minutes I did squats, knee thrusts, used weights, and ended with a
short yoga session. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">At the end
of my huffing and puffing I felt energized and ready for my first cup of
coffee. A warm shower was a pre-curser to that cup of coffee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Back in the
room, I attempted to wash the sweat and workout germs from my hands. The bar of
soap could hardly be considered a <i>bar</i>. It was the length of a business
card, and only a little thicker. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
lather formed on my hands as I rubbed and sang the <i>Happy Birthday</i> song.
Before I could sing round two of the song, the soap broke in half and hid
itself in the lather.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nFMqR_L1y1h28LglSl35nCJ-kOuKY2DrvJxzJW9WU-oo6s_c9Ehs-XZzMELkk0kXsfzPFUH0wJfQW4sGWthtynget-XHZbsgLXBm7C_N7heytUn_agWE7W6-fUsmZNHM2brica0LcM9H0K6yVcSMw7C5eVG5gG3aPMgnveySCgY-xN-sunGXlJzJs5k/s2048/Soap%20at%20Hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2021" data-original-width="2048" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nFMqR_L1y1h28LglSl35nCJ-kOuKY2DrvJxzJW9WU-oo6s_c9Ehs-XZzMELkk0kXsfzPFUH0wJfQW4sGWthtynget-XHZbsgLXBm7C_N7heytUn_agWE7W6-fUsmZNHM2brica0LcM9H0K6yVcSMw7C5eVG5gG3aPMgnveySCgY-xN-sunGXlJzJs5k/w251-h248/Soap%20at%20Hotel.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The itty-bitty,
teeny tiny soap didn’t hold up, under the pressure of my strong hands. I tossed
the remnants of soap in the dish on the countertop and stepped into the shower
hoping for better results, but that was not the case.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the
shower, there was no itty-bitty soap to contend with, instead there was body
wash. The gel soap was in a metal container attached to the shower wall. The
container looked sturdy…but it had not yet met my hands. I pressed the knob with
the palm of my hand, and a squirt of the gel dropped into my hand, but so did
the face of the container.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPR4IaSmhMV85usYH8xPAlYNbPSuVc0OVZb_xbDCySEVnrIDRwzUuUEbyLzeRE6wziyjrViBP9Q9rODc2sBvEghqXt1dis17pZhTk77XZLr4768aZMCFruuRVX8yJnuDSAtJ5dqtDjv5FMf38FNgsrXBum1KadOx6CC9C4tVUQn2xfm_GmMTjNh15T4Iw/s2048/Shower%20Gel%20at%20Hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1396" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPR4IaSmhMV85usYH8xPAlYNbPSuVc0OVZb_xbDCySEVnrIDRwzUuUEbyLzeRE6wziyjrViBP9Q9rODc2sBvEghqXt1dis17pZhTk77XZLr4768aZMCFruuRVX8yJnuDSAtJ5dqtDjv5FMf38FNgsrXBum1KadOx6CC9C4tVUQn2xfm_GmMTjNh15T4Iw/s320/Shower%20Gel%20at%20Hotel.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The little
patience I packed, was begging to run out. The bright side was, each time a
mishap occurred, my humor bone strengthened. I didn’t crush, crumble, or smash
anything else during my trip, but there were other occurrences where I was glad
I’d traveled with my sense of humor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When you
expect to have a stress-free trip, know that things happen, and the best laid plan
can go off course. Pack your patience and your sense of humor and enjoy your
journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What is
something humorous that has happened during a trip you’ve taken?<o:p></o:p></span></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878609298010898428.post-89703948842177898562023-06-28T04:00:00.001-07:002023-06-28T04:00:00.140-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - Costly car repairs<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ys7ZZbl9z0o" width="320" youtube-src-id="Ys7ZZbl9z0o"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Video: The lighter Side if a costly car repair</div><p></p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258259699598081964noreply@blogger.com0