When It Rains, It Pours: Creating a Plan

It's time for me to announce that I have a lot of skeletons in my closet. I keep them there to stop people from stealing my jackets. Some of the skeletons actually wear the jackets so they don't get cold. That may seem strange to people, but never has a... Read More

Maybelle Misfire Joins Mega Corp

To: Maybelle Misfire From: I. M.. Power, VP Welcome aboard! Delighted you have accepted a position as planning analyst with Mega Corp. See you in September, as they say.To: Maybelle Misfire From: Nefarious Airlines We are sorry to learn that Fluffy feels humiliated if her cat carrier is marked "Excess... Read More

Got Originality?

There are many ways to be original these days. But unfortunately I cannot reveal any of these ways because the followers would then not be original, would they? Now, I realize that somewhere between one to two people would have followed the advice I gave, but just in case my... Read More

Important Safety Tip$

I was given a list of Do's and Don'ts of interacting with people who have dementia. I've modified this list only slightly to guide you in safely interacting with corporate executives.Do--Hold their hand. [Most executives want to shake your hand when you enter their office. I have found that it... Read More

The Top 10 All Time Worst Jokes About Piano Players

Here, for your barfing pleasure, are the top ten worst jokes of all time about piano players. Nothing personal, you understand, since I am one. But a little comic relief laughing at ourselves is good for both our soul and our humility.So without further ado, here are some of the... Read More

Short Story: Take a Trip To The Temple Of The Great Tomato

Jimmy Jenkins Jr. is not an adventurer, traveler, or pioneer. Far from it, Jimmy has had the same job, in the same office for 15 years. He's got about 2 years of holiday time built up because he never, and I mean never, goes anywhere, not even to the Coast... Read More

Health Club Regulars ?- Some of the People Youre Likely To Meet at the Gym

One of the great benefits of belonging to a health club is the huge variety of exercise equipment that's available. It's also a great place to meet and observe a wide cross section of society. Here are just a few of the more notable health club regulars:1. Screaming Banshee ?-... Read More

A Lawyers Favorite Lawyer Jokes

Lawyer JokesQ: How does a pregnant woman know she is carrying a future lawyer?A: She has an extreme craving for baloney.Q: What is the legal definition of "Appeal"?A: Something a person slips on in a grocery store.Q: Why did God make snakes just before lawyers?A: To practice.Q: What do you... Read More

Beyond Black and White

Over visiting a neighbor the other day?"Would you like a cup of coffee?" he asks. "I just roasted the latest batch.""Yes. Coffee sounds great.""How do you take it?" he asks as he grinds the beans."Black; no sugar, no milk.""Well, we have no milk anyway, only cream.""In that case, I'll have... Read More

When Humans and Dogs Collide: Negotiations for Todays Changing Times

This morning I decided to find myself. I originally looked forward to the spiritual journey that would define who I was as a person. But then I looked into my mirror and realized that the person I saw in that mirror was me. So I then figured, why spend all... Read More

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Short Story: Take a Trip To The Temple Of The Great Tomato

Jimmy Jenkins Jr. is not an adventurer, traveler, or pioneer.... Read More

Freudian Slippage

Saturday morning. I went, in the early morning, to the... Read More

Laughing Toward Truth: Six Tips for Lighthearted Thinkers

Do you believe in the power of your convictions?It's time... Read More

He Had It Coming, Your Honor

This past week as Mr. Man and I lounged around... Read More

3 Surefire Ways To Combat Rising Gas Prices

I have heard the rumblings of many of you in... Read More

Restaurant Manager Gives Out Sexual Favors As Performance Bonus, Raise

While many restaurant workers worry and sweat in anticipation of... Read More

Computers According to Carol

A is for Anti-Virus: she got it from my Uncle.B... Read More

Your Stars Part 3

LibraHit TV show 'The X Factor' is back on our... Read More

The Spare Parts Gremlins

Don't you just love getting a little something extra? Sure... Read More

Discover the Lighter Side of the Internet

We all know the Internet is a great tool for... Read More

How To Marry A Wealthy Guy

How To Marry A Wealthy Guy(or Girl... Or at least... Read More

And the World Goes Round

If you are a citizen of UK or Australia, you... Read More

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

My next-door neighbors found a human bone in their backyard.... Read More

Humor Quotations - Top 35 Funny Quotations by Famous Comedians

"Education is worth a whole lot. Just think - with... Read More

How to Build a Cobblestone House

He huffed and he puffed and he blew the house... Read More

How To Get Attention, or: As You Read This, You Feel an Irresistible Urge to Go On Reading!

We all want attention. As children we crave the attention... Read More

Sell [Your] Phones

Today while driving I saw a young girl, probably around... Read More

Cloning Advantage Super Families

As the cloning debate of humankind continues we find ourselves... Read More

The Patience of Job

Voltaire said, "God is a comedian playing to an... Read More

How I Spent my Summer Vacation

One of the best parts of a vacation is the... Read More

Humor Under The Keyboards

For me, the piano is the symbol of what is... Read More

Norm Goldman Interviews Comedienne Fran Capo,the Guinness Book Worlds Record for the Fastest Talking

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel & Bookpleasures is delighted... Read More

I Got to Play an April Fools Joke Before I was Born

I will start this by saying that yes, I did... Read More

To See Or Not To See

I went to the eye doctor the other day. I... Read More

The Zapp Principle

My dad's lab was a mess, but then it was... Read More

Space, and the Room for It

Space exploration came a long way since I was the... Read More

Mexican Spaminator

When we decided to move to Mexico, one of the... Read More

Starbucks Going into Hilton

Well, I hope you did not read that headline wrong,... Read More

The Hidden Driveway

I won't lie: there are a lot of things I... Read More

Essential Laughter

Take time to laugh at yourself and the ridiculous in... Read More

Miss Cleo Was a Fake... NO - Really? YES Maaan!

With her Jamaican accent Miss Cleo, a self proclaimed psychic... Read More

Poor Rixs Almanac 8-27-05

Hey, Poor Rix: What do you think about school food?... Read More

Its All About Seeing the Signs

Ace of Base hasn't seen the sign for quite some... Read More