A re-run of my dad’s humor cards. They make me chuckle all over again – so I hope you enjoy them whether it’s the first time or second (first posted on 4/17/22).
The backstory: My dad was a Presbyterian pastor for 40 years. He kept a well curated stack of humor cards – little stories he heard, found or saw and then 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.
Thoughts for Pondering
There is always death and taxes; however, death doesn’t get worse every year.
Anything free is worth what you pay for it.
It hurts to be on the cutting edge.
I don’t get even, I get odder.
I always wanted to be a procrastinator, never got around to it.
I plan on living forever. So far, so good.
A day without sunshine is like night.
I am not a perfectionist. My parents were though.
It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the question.
Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.
And my own addition to my dad’s list of things to ponder:
When everyone moves to Bitcoin, what will we throw in wishing wells?
Aha! The wishing well item shows you are attacking the BIG questions! Soon you will shed light on the dark side of the moon. My flashlight is on it’s way!
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Yes, all flashlights are appreciated! 🙂
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Happy Sunday, Wynne. Love these as always!
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Happy Sunday to you, Natalie! ❤
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Bitcoin paperwork?😊
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Lol, I wonder if that’s the third eternal thing: paperwork 🤣
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Right!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Good one! 🙂
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Perhaps people are already throwing Bitcoin into the wishing wells of virtual reality? Always enjoy these. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh, now that’s a deep thought! Thanks for reading and commenting, Chris!! 🙂
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I loved this quip most of all…your dad’s humor could be SO wry and subtle. “I am not a perfectionist. My parents were though.” 🤣
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Hee, hee, hee! 🙂 ❤
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Such straightforward and practical humor- these speak to me! I love that you are tossing in your own, and kiddos bits and pieces on occasion as well. I see dad living on in all of you 🙂
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Wow, now that is a wonderful compliment. Thank you, Deb! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Your Dad’s humor never stops delighting, Wynne! Happy Sunday.
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Thank you, Jane! 🙂
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These are so great at a second read and yes taxes get worse and worse. Love the bitcoin you added. Technology for all its goodness, like AI, will never replace the humanity.
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Ah yes – I love that perspective. It will never replace the humanity…exactly!
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I’m up early this morning, still fighting a cold, but I’m enjoying my coffee on the deck and laughing at your humor cards. Thank you Wynne, hugs, C
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I love my image of you on the deck laughing, Cheryl! If there’s a place to have a cold, I think you found the perfect spot. Hope you’re feeling better soon! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Especially love #1. Thanks!
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You have me laughing all over again. Thanks, Susan!
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These are delightful! I think my favorite is: “I don’t get even, I get odder.” 🤣
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Hee, hee. Such a good one! 🙂 Happy Sunday, Erin!
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I’m sure virtual wishing wells will pop up online (if they haven’t already :))..promising many more wishes fulfilled for the right amount of bitcoin🙂..sigh..that sounds cynical..loved the Sunday humor as usual. Thank you!
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Well…you have a good point. Can it be cynical if it’s accurate? 🙂 Thanks for reading and commenting!
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So quoting this one: “I always wanted to be a procrastinator…”
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Ha, ha, ha – I’m chuckling, Rebecca!
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“Live now. Procrastinate Later” is a sign on my desk. I enjoy your Sunday funnies. Thanks for a good laugh!
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That’s a great sign, Elizabeth! I love it!
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😊
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“Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.” That one really made me smile because it’s just so true. Have a wonderful Sunday, Wynne.
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Isn’t it true, Michelle? So true that it makes it only marginally funny…. 🙂
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If I caught the original post, I managed to miss fully appreciating this amazing tidbit: “I don’t get even, I get odder.” Indeed! 🙂
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Such a great one, Deborah! And somehow as we get older, thank goodness that becomes more and more okay! 🙂
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Hilarious
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So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for commenting, Lisa!
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“It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the question.” – Very, very good!
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Yes! Like studying for the wrong test! 🙂
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Oh, I love the humor cards your dad collected! I especially love the humor that wraps itself around a practical truism!
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Oh, that’s a good point, Tamara. It’s funny – and a truth that might be a little useful! 🙂
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Yes, I learn better when my funny bone is tickled! 😆😁
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Well, if you invest in Bitcoin, like some of us…ahem…you might as well just toss your wallet down the wishing well for all the good it will do you!
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Ah, yes – there’s that. I didn’t have enough money to risk so that’s one lesson I didn’t learn — glad you pointed it out!
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Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for reading and commenting!
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