Monthly Archives: October 2010

Easing the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis Humor

Take two comedians and see me in the morning!  Many benefits of laughter, humor and mirth have been documented in recent years. Some experts say a good hard belly laugh will bring much greater benefits then simply giggling. Bookmark on … Continue reading

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Influence 10,000 People Without Even Trying

Sociologists have said that even the most introverted person will influence 10,000 people in his or her lifetime. Some will be a good influence and others will send the wrong message, and have a negative impact.  When reflecting on past … Continue reading

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Four Things I Want To Be Sure I Tell My Children

Never buy a white coffee pot or a black car – no matter how you try neither one will ever look clean. When you are trying to accomplish something and it seems such a long road and you feel like … Continue reading

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Perspective

I woke this morning to find my neighbors home burning to the ground. In a matter of minutes they lost everything they had worked for all their lives. Every dish and spoon, every picture and book, every memory of the … Continue reading

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Once you’ve had good wine…

Whenever I’m truly having a joyful moment, somehow my children always come to my mind.  I guess I connect them with happiness because truly the moment I held them, I really began to understand what happiness is. I may feel … Continue reading

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My Love- Hate Relationship

I have saved a bundle over the years by clipping coupons and combining them with store sales to get great discounts and in some cases, free things at the grocery store. Who doesn’t like free things? I remember once finding … Continue reading

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Choice-Jump off the bridge or enjoy the view?

On my way out of town Sunday I wasn’t expecting any traffic.  I figured Syracuse on a Sunday would mean an empty highway and a breeze over to 81 south.  That’s what I get for thinking. Just as I entered … Continue reading

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Finding Coffee and a little Spot From the Past

Hotel room coffee is rarely good. No matter how many times I make it, taste it, and toss it away, I always think maybe this time the coffee will be good enough to drink. Disgusted I go down to the … Continue reading

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Office Clown – The New Business Tool Humor consultant Yvonne Conte says, “Oddly enough, laughter may be the secret to success.”

The bottom line got you down?  Your tax collector at your door??  Rain storms got you in a flurry?  Just hold on to your tummy, and if you don’t have one just hold on to the person next to you, … Continue reading

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Travelers Will Eat Anything

Today I ate a cheeseburger. I never eat cheeseburgers, but I was hungry and the choices were slim. The cheese-burger was microwaved a bit too long, making the bun the consistency of damp cardboard and the burger itself was more … Continue reading

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