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Category: Humor

Really? I have to describe humor? Let’s put the stories that land squarely in the Humor category. Laugh out loud funny. Or those already tagged humor or humorous.

Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work
2018, Humor, life, technology

Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work

“My key fob isn’t working, so I need a new car.” That’s my logic and what I told my colleague … Continue reading Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work

Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently
Christmas, Humor, life

Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently

On the outside, I sported a conservative, black wool coat, black tights and ankle boots with a red scarf — and … Continue reading Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently

My yard is a metaphor for my life
character, Christian life, Humor

My yard is a metaphor for my life

Recently, I’ve spent most of my weekends weeding my yard, and I’ve found what I termed “a metaphor for my life.” Getting into the yard to pull weeds is evidence of the hope I’ve found in this near chaos. Continue reading My yard is a metaphor for my life

Look for the message in the mess
character, Humor, life

Look for the message in the mess

I tend to tromp hastily through life’s messes in an attempt to get them behind me. I wondered if I’d missed part of God’s message to me because of my tendency to hurry. Continue reading Look for the message in the mess

Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation
Humor, life, take care

Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation

The next step in the MRE process – other than determining that I NEVER wanted to do THAT again – … Continue reading Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation

When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal
Humor, life, take care

When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal

    After my cat saved my life I suffered misery, wonder, and an MRE. Not “Meal, Ready-to-Eat.” Not food … Continue reading When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal

How do you get an emoji makeover?
2017, fashion, Humor, life

How do you get an emoji makeover?

A week ago, I had no idea that having a personalized emoji was even a thing, and now I am … Continue reading How do you get an emoji makeover?

How my cat saved my life (Part II)
2017, Humor, life

How my cat saved my life (Part II)

I do credit this animal with saving my life, not just diagnosing me. Because my story didn’t end there… Continue reading How my cat saved my life (Part II)

How my cat saved my life — just last week
2017, Humor, life, take care

How my cat saved my life — just last week

I have to give credit where credit is due — even if it is to a self-centered beast who walks … Continue reading How my cat saved my life — just last week

It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts
2017, gym life, Humor, life

It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts

Dear Pinterest, Please stop sending me messages along the lines of “It’s a match: Sara and Kevin.” Just. Stop. I … Continue reading It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts

My baby turns 21 today
2017, family, Humor, memories, parenting

My baby turns 21 today

Parenting is a full-contact sport, a risky business, an often thankless task, and my greatest joy and still-in-progress accomplishment. Continue reading My baby turns 21 today

Business at the top; workout on the bottom
2017, all in a day's work, exercise, Humor

Business at the top; workout on the bottom

It was Monday morning, mere hours before my debut as a panel moderator at AUTM 2017, the annual meeting of … Continue reading Business at the top; workout on the bottom

When your hotel room comes with a little surprise
2017, all in a day's work, Humor, life

When your hotel room comes with a little surprise

My hotel room for the conference came with a little surprise. Nothing much, really, just a man. A stranger. A … Continue reading When your hotel room comes with a little surprise

A special moment in the midst of sorrow that made me smile…
2017, family, grief, Humor, life

A special moment in the midst of sorrow that made me smile…

In the midst of losing my oldest sister and mourning her too-early passing, I found joy. One special moment, especially, in the midst of my sorrow made me smile. Continue reading A special moment in the midst of sorrow that made me smile…

One way to stop romance from messing up Valentine’s Day
2017, Humor, marriage, Valentine's Day

One way to stop romance from messing up Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day, my husband gave me a two-in-one gift that managed to remove any semblance of romance. Read this and learn. Continue reading One way to stop romance from messing up Valentine’s Day

3 reasons why I didn’t watch Super Bowl 2017 on Sunday…
2017, family, Humor, life

3 reasons why I didn’t watch Super Bowl 2017 on Sunday…

Why, you ask? Three reasons: Adam, Ben, and Steve. (Son, son, and husband.) Continue reading 3 reasons why I didn’t watch Super Bowl 2017 on Sunday…

The difference between an ordeal and an adventure
2017, character, friends, Humor, inspiration

The difference between an ordeal and an adventure

“Thank God for breast cancer!” Connie told me. It paved the way for her latest adventure. Continue reading The difference between an ordeal and an adventure

Sound the alarm: the new way to welcome
2017, friends, Humor, life

Sound the alarm: the new way to welcome

False alarm? Perplexed, we resumed eating, when, of course, the driveway alarm sounded again. Continue reading Sound the alarm: the new way to welcome

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