Tag Archives: America
Humor
Abraham Lincoln experienced many hardships in his life, suffering from what in his day was known as “melancholy,” but today we would call clinical depression. Despite this, the United States’ 16th President loved to laugh and tell jokes. His many … Continue reading
Never Ever
“We are cursed with the tendency to overthink things which can result in negative thoughts that we not only replay in our minds, but also share with other people – to their chagrin.” A recent 12 hour span was a … Continue reading
Gravitiy
“I’m so old I put tenderizer on my pudding.” I have gone 78 revolutions around the Sun. 78!! Only to come Face to face with an enemy. A tried and true nemesis. GRAVITY. Senior citizens fall in slow motion. Ever … Continue reading
The Scooter Experience
“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.” – Keanu Reeves So there they stood. Beckoning. Teasing. Taunting. What about it big boy? Want to live a little? Are you man enough to ride one … Continue reading
What Does The Dishwasher Do?
“There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.” – Will Rogers I happened to be in the kitchen one day as the ladies of the house were loading the dishwasher. They were washing each utensil, glass, and … Continue reading
What’s The Point
“There is nothing in this world that can trouble you more than your own thoughts” So many family, friends, as well as the icons of my life, have passed. So many. Just heard that Little Richard passed at 87. It … Continue reading
Father Time
“The Brevity of life is hard to face.” – Unknown Stop. Hold it right there. Just what the hell is going on here? Just yesterday I was a mere lad of twenty-one. Now you tell me I’m seventy-seven. What……are you … Continue reading
The Recliner
“It is better to give than lend, and it costs about the same.” – Phillip Gibbs “We’re just waiting for you to get out of that chair.” Those words were spoken to me last evening and caused me to laugh … Continue reading
Busted
“I mistrust total competence. I’ve always felt life is a series of small disasters we try to get through.” – Michael Palin I awoke not feeling well. I’ve experienced these symptoms too often this year. Colds. Flu. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. So … Continue reading
Sherpa Guide
“It’s hard to be a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth 6 P.M. St Francis. Picked up a guy for a ride to the main entrance. He was there to visit his 84-year-old mother. She had fallen while … Continue reading
Texas Heat 