Tag: Dad; humor

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)

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)