Sunday Funnies: Nov 6th

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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.

SHORT SHOTS

Negotiation skills…The art of negotiation is something you learn at an early age. You’d be amazed at how many teenagers get their first car by asking for a motorcycle. (Jim Vorsas, Saratoga, CA)

Assume the position for troubles… If all your troubles are deep-seated and of long-standing, try kneeling. (Bits & Pieces)

There He is... Just when we are safest, there’s a sunset touch, a flower bell, someone’s death and lo, He stands before us, blocking our path so that we cannot go on until we have dealt with Him. (Robert Browning)

The Truth About You…There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself — an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly. (Antisthenes, Cynic Philosopher)

26 thoughts on “Sunday Funnies: Nov 6th”

  4. The Negotiation Skills topic brought back a memory of youngest Alison wanting to opt for percussion when it was her turn to start with music in elementary school. I had visions of a full drum set in the middle of the living room. She ended up with an oboe instead. At least we were used to off-key wind instruments thanks to her older siblings.

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  5. I took a different approach and asked for a crappy Chevette for my first car. It worked. Hey, at least by aiming low, I ended up with my own set of wheels without any pushback from my parents.

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  10. I like the idea of writing down humorous things you come across in your life onto little cards. It’s like building a gratitude journal. I bet it would have similar positive psychological benefits.

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  11. Only the first one gave me a chuckle, the others were quite deep and thought-provoking. I like that aspect of your dad’s cards, sometimes a good ponder is what we need.

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