Another installment from my dad’s humor cards.
The backstory: My dad was a Presbyterian pastor for 40 years. He kept a well curated stack of humor cards – little stories or observations that he typed onto 5×7 cards. Then he wrote in the margins when he used that particular item. His humor was often an easy way to settle in to something deeper – by laughing and thinking about the buried truth in these little nuggets, it paved the way to an open heart.
When we cleaned out his desk after he died 7 years ago, I was lucky enough to stumble on this stack. I pull it out regularly to have a little laugh with my dear Dad. Now when I post one of them, I write my note next to his and it feels like a continuation.
Bloopers
Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a change to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.
Next Sunday is the family hayride and bonfire at the Fowlers’. Bring your own hot dogs and guns. Friends are welcome! Everyone come for a fun time!
Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say “hell” to someone who doesn’t care much about you.
The peacemaking meeting schedule for today has been cancelled due to a conflict.
Surprised By Joy 
Hello, Wynne–thank you so much for sharing this! I’m still chuckling as I write this comment! My…what a big belch–all the way from Africa! 🙂
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Now I’m laughing again too, Art! I love that one. Thanks for commenting and making me laugh alongside you!
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Ha ha ha – love it. Thanks for the laughs.
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😀😀😀
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These are lovely and hilarious as always and some of them also full of wisdom. 😊💕
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As it should be! Happy Sunday, Ab!
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Hot dogs and guns does NOT sound like a fun time to me. More like a disaster waiting to happen!
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That’s so funny. My mind corrected that one and it took me a long time to realize it was supposed to be hot dogs and buns! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Always a laugh, Wynne! The last two are my favorites 😁; and hot dogs and “guns” pretty much sums up America.
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I’m giggling – due to a conflict…. Yes, those are so good!
Oh, and you are so right about the hot dogs and guns. We could do with a lot fewer of both! 🙂
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The rummage sale one is awesome!
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Makes me laugh all over again just reading your comment, Ashley! I love that one! 🙂
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All good ones, Wynne 😀 The rummage sale was especially hilarious 😀 😀 😀
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I like that one too!! 🙂
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😂🤣😂 funny as always, every Sunday! Cheers to your dad.
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Thank you, Alegria!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Lol. Such good stuff. Your dad was wise to keep these cards.
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I was listening to a podcast the other day that extolled the power of humor to help ease our way into being real and it reminded me of how my dad used humor. But I’m sure I don’t have to tell you – because you use it so effectively in the best way too!! 🙂
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Haha. Some people probably use it as a crutch, though.
I do enjoy funny people. They’re so easy to get along with and be put at ease by.
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You’re right about that. And there were types of funny that the podcast warned away like the prickly kinds. Yipes! But as a tool to put people at ease – yes!
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Your Sunday humour share remind me of the Reader’s Digest humour section! The simple, clean and happy humour. These are true gems Wynee 🙂
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Oh my goodness – I’d forgotten about the Reader’s Digest. Thanks for bringing that back for me!
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