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Category Archives: Humor
Are You Too Old for Theme Parks?
Take the Quiz Do they give you the senior citizen discount without checking your ID? Do you detest your hair and clothes getting wet? Would you like the rides better if they ran them in slow motion? Would you rather … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Humor
Tagged Disney World, Dollywood, Ferris Wheel, Quiz, Roller Coasters, senior citizens, Six Flags, Sno-cones, souvenirs, Themeparks, Thrill rides, Too old for, Upside down
11 Comments
See Ya Later, Alligator!
I’ve been watching the weather channel again and have come to a basic conclusion: People who live in Florida need to get out – permanently. That entire state is a storm magnet. What possesses people to live in a place … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, News & Current Events, Weather
Tagged Alligators, Castrophy, Disasters, Floods, Florida, Gulf Shore, Hermine, Hurricanes, mobile homes, Snakes, Storms, Surfing
6 Comments
15 Minutes of Fame
I was famous for a week. Bet you didn’t even know, did you? Ah, it’s true then what they say about fame being fleeting? It all started when I wrote a pretty good column – at least it was to me. Of … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Humor, News & Current Events
Tagged Being famous, Celebrity, Column, Copyrights, Editorial page, Fame, Fleeting fame, Internet writing, Newspapers, Op-ed, Plagiarism, Writer
12 Comments
Opry at the Ryman
Well, I did it again. I went to the Grand Ole Opry. Just shut up about it – this is Nashville, after all. Cheapest entertainment in town – they really give your money’s worth with a long continuous show. Ticket … Continue reading
NFL Fever
A severe affliction is sweeping the nation. It manifests itself in the fall of the year in a mysterious syndrome which usually lasts until about February, although in a few especially vulnerable people, it has been known to continue in … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Sports
Tagged Football, Football funny, football games, football humor, Football on TV, Football season, Football teams, NFL, Sports, Sports fan, Sports talk, Super Bowl, Touchdown
2 Comments
Election-Go-Round
I want this election to be over. I’m tired of an election circus that continues to drag on and on. I want to be able to see the news on TV without having to hear all the accusations, denials, and just plain … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, News & Current Events, Rants
Tagged Democracy, Donald Trump, Election, Election polls, Emails, Hackers, Hillary Clinton, Key states, Mexican border, Politics, Presidential election, Voting
10 Comments
Ode to Cigarettes
I hate being a non-smoker. It is so boring! It occurred to me the other day that I really would be a lot happier if I smoked. When someone says “good morning” to me, I cannot just ignore him … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Humor, Work Humor
Tagged addictions, Behaviors, Cigarettes, excuses, Habits, Jitters, Nicotine, Smokers, Smoking, Stimulants, Tobacco use
7 Comments
Bless the IRS
There it was in my mailbox. The dreaded official looking envelope with the hateful return address, “Internal Revenue Service.” What could this be, I wondered? A thank you letter from my Uncle Sam? No, he doesn’t send thank you notes … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, Humor
Tagged CPA, Deductions, Income taxes, IRS, Quarterly payments, Receipts, Self-employment, Tax audit, Tax payer, Tax preparer
9 Comments
