Big day today, January 24, when we celebrate Beer Can Appreciation day. This is true. It’s the anniversary of the day in 1935 when beer was first sold in cans. (Note: we are appreciating the can only. Appreciation of the contents goes to another time and place.) There’s a lot you can do with old beer cans (which you might find, empty, at the side of the road). You … [Read more...] about In Case You Missed It, Jan 24 Was National Beer Can Day. No Kidding.
Humor and Laughter
Wednesday, January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Good Luck on that! Here’s your mid-week thought of laughter. Please share. Today, Wednesday, January 22, is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. This day confers a special obligation - in the first place, you’ve got to find a cat. Then you’ve got to find a cat who has questions. This will not be easy, because most cats already know everything. … [Read more...] about Wednesday, January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Eat A Live Toad for Breakfast and the Rest of the Day is Bound to Be better, Right?
A friend wrote recently that she feels blue in the morning. It’s hard to get up and get moving, she said. I know how she feels. Sometimes I just lie there wiggling my toes to see if I can feel any connection. You don’t want to wake up and say to yourself “Eeeek,morning!” You want to say, instead, “Ahh. Morning! What can I do today?” I’ve found that there are two things – … [Read more...] about Eat A Live Toad for Breakfast and the Rest of the Day is Bound to Be better, Right?
Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City
My newspaper column appears in several publications. Take a look at how it comes out in 50 & Better in Kansas City. "Don't Stage Manage, my son told me." 50 & Better was one of the pioneer publications for people enjoying their second fifty years. I think you'll enjoy it too. Here's a peek: The Minnesota contingent of my extended clan will arrive to celebrate … [Read more...] about Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City
Changing the World One Red Nose at a Time
When I told the meeting planner at the West Seattle Senior Center that I'd be bringing a red nose for everyone, she seemed more touched than I would have expected. Turned out she thought I'd said I'd be bringing each person a red rose. This happens pretty often. To tell the truth it's hard for people to imagine why I'd want them to wear a red nose, and I've got to tell you it … [Read more...] about Changing the World One Red Nose at a Time
Laughin at the Library
Saturday morning at the DuPont Library. We had a great time sharing laughs and talking about my book, No Assembly Required. We talked about the fact that everyone needs to build their own laugh collection of material they can depend upon to make them laugh. We know that Dr. Norman Cousins wrote in the Healing Power of Humor that he watched The Three Stooges and Abbot and … [Read more...] about Laughin at the Library