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.
Potty Talk
A woman in England runs out of petrol. She can’t find anything to carry gas in – until she spies her child’s portable potty. She walks 3 km, gets the gas and returns to the car. She is pouring it from the potty into the tank when a Cadillac pulls up beside her.
The window rolls down to reveal 4 men from Saudi Arabia looking at her with astonishment. They finally say, “Maam, we don’t share your religion, but we want you to know we admire your faith.”
Oh goodie! More grist for the mill! I’m including a few of your dad’s one-liners in the April edition of the building newsletter that I write. I’m sure the troops will enjoy his humor! I certainly do.
LikeLiked by 1 person
With you at the helm, that must be the best-written newsletter around! Happy Sunday, Julia!
LikeLike
Thank you Wynne. How kind of you to say. Happy Sunday to you too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my goodness, this made me laugh! Thank you for sharing, Wynne 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s too funny. 😆 Taco Bell is also a cheap alternative.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my goodness – I’m howling!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🤣😂🤣 still laughing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And now I’m chuckling again too. Thanks, Alegria!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s funny. Dad humor at its best.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Totally Dad humor – so glad you appreciated it, Ally! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I LOVE this memory of your dad and his desk full of life gold. What an amazing thing to have!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much, LaShelle! I love his stack of humor cards.
By the way, I laughed so hard at your comment on Ally’s post about weird neighbors. So funny!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🤣😅 I’m so glad!! I have a hysterical post I need to make regarding that
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t wait!
LikeLike