humor
"Humor is what binds humans together and makes difficult times just a little less painful; Sometimes you can't help but laugh. "
The Virgin Mary, Garbage Collection, and a Black Cat
I lived on Burgundy Street. Let’s start knowing how to pronounce that. It is Bur-GUN-dy not BUR-gun-dy. This makes complete sense once you remember that the city was controlled by the French for ages and the original name of the street was bourgogne. The spelling was Anglicized, but the accent remained.
By Jean Elizabeth Glass4 years ago in Humans
One 4 The Men By: Danyel Fields
We all know that age out question, Honey where would you like to go out to eat? This also go along with so many other questions that couples have that end in a similar answer, I don't know hun, it's up to you! Which can leave couples at ends at time's.
By Danyel Fields4 years ago in Humans
You're Right Where You're Supposed To Be
You’re Right Where You’re Supposed To Be It all started when I woke up. It was 3:33am. I dreamt that my first love from high school placed his big hand over his not-so-big wife’s barely pregnant belly and he felt a deep love and sense of purpose. In the dream I felt his feelings like I was there. When my eyes snapped open and I checked the clock, I had to look twice. I had woken up at 3:33am in a cold sweat before. What is this about? People do say I have good timing... but it's usually at a dinner table after I make them laugh. And I probably showed up late.
By Jessica Piervicenti4 years ago in Humans
Garbage Chicken
The same week that our state started sheltering in place for COVID-19, my husband and I, along with my adult son, moved in together. This proved to be socially, medically, and financially beneficial for all of us. It’s an odd line that we walk – roommates, but also family, adults living together but separately, but it works pretty well.
By Allison Rice4 years ago in Humans
Living Alone
I had reached my late twenties, I was single and I lived alone. While I was proud of my accomplishments of getting my education, getting a good job and buying a house, I was perpetually disappointed by my dating experiences and felt like I would be alone forever. Not only was that a frequent point of contention in my mind, but it was something I was constantly reminded of. One of these highlighted incidents occurred late on a Friday night.
By Lucy Warren-Hastings4 years ago in Humans
The Seven Types of Cold
As a Canadian, I am often asked, “Why?” This question, of course, confuses me until I realize that the person who poses it wants a clear answer about the weather. Over the last week, winter has asserted itself in my adopted hometown of Hampstead, Quebec (a Montreal suburb with more quiet than I deserve). Ice is now hidden under a dusting of snow, and it is very hard to take a step without the feeling that you are about to connect to pavement and asphalt in a very painful and intimate way. I do understand why the question exists.
By Kendall Defoe 4 years ago in Humans
Has Political Correctness Reached Absurdity
Most of us grew up learning the correct language to use in various situations: It wasn’t nice to call someone stupid, use racial slurs, make fun of the disabled, use profanity, etc. Although not everyone practiced this code of politeness, most of us did. When we wanted to discuss various subjects, there existed a cache of euphemisms at our disposal. In recent years, a plethora of euphemisms popped up to avoid offending various groups. While some of these words are valid adjustments, others fall into the category of absurdity.
By Brenda Reeves4 years ago in Humans
The Texas Oasis
Two pre-teen boys walked down the street together looking for adventure. They weren’t troublemakers looking for delinquent activities, rather two curious boys with time on their hands and an open world to explore. They didn’t know it, but this was the last Texas Summer they would spend together. Both of them would end up moving away and losing touch early the following school year, but the memories they shared during these long Summer days would last the rest of their lives.
By Aaron Thompson4 years ago in Humans
How to Become a Part-Time Stand-up Comedian
I came up with a list of resolutions for 2023. You’ll have to agree that the year I mentioned is 2023, there are no typos. I have my list of resolutions taped to the walls of my bedroom so I can see them and dream about them.
By Riaz Laskar4 years ago in Humans
The Frightening Truth About Whistling
"Whistle while you work." -The Seven Dwarves: Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Conquest, War, Famine, and Death All jokes aside, this global pandemic has been one of the most awful things over recent generations. But let's table that dark truth, and bring back the possibility of jokes just for one blog post, because I think it is finally the right time to allow a very serious problem to come to light: Whistling is in grave danger.
By BK Johnsen4 years ago in Humans
Getting Older
When I was younger, so much younger than today… I was arrogant, judgmental and self important. I would be disgusted by what seemed to me to be a human giving in to aging and laziness. Be it the comb over to hide any baldness, the dying of hair to hide any aging and the stupid glasses which sat half-way down their nose as they walked around the office.
By Freddy Zalta4 years ago in Humans
