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 11/6/2022).
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.
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)
As to the “truth,” the dear friend sometimes becomes an ex-friend because of his honesty. Not funny, but true!
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True! Is it all in how we say things too? I suppose if someone isn’t open to hearing anything about themselves that paints them in a less that positive way, no amount of gentleness would work!
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Good point, Tamara!
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Right!
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Whoa…these are gems. Love ’em all for very different reasons! Thank you, Wynne. 🥰
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❤ ❤ ❤
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The last quote is so true, but Dr. Stein may have it right!
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Yes, he usually does have it right!
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I’ll know what’s up when T asks me for a motorcycle. And the one about the truth hits deep.
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Ha, ha – yep. Parents can be good negotiators too! 🙂
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This was a surprise today. Not as funny as usual but deeper in meaning.
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Well said, Elizabeth!
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👍🏼
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Both my grandkids have used vehicles their family helped them buy, but they didn’t need to resort to any manipulations, just living rural where cars are a must was enough!
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Ah, isn’t that another truth? Location. Location. Location. 🙂
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Yup! Public transit is non-existent where they live, and they both work part-time and go to high school, plus with parents rushing off to work it just makes sense to give them their independence.
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I’m thinking your father was working with his church congregation to ponders these a little more throughout their week!!!
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Well said, Mary! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Man, maybe if I’d asked for a Harley, I’d have ended up with something nicer than a beat-up yellow Chevette for my first car.
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Oh, a yellow Chevette. That’s funny! But just think how far you’ve come — and not only because of all the moves. 🙂
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So good this week Wynne. The last one got me. Hugs, C
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Oh yeah!
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