As a long time A.A. member, my experience has been that sober alcoholics, both men and women, are good joke tellers. It helps to be able to remember punch lines.
This is a bit off-topic, but with respect to the curious joys of getting up (extremely) early in the morning, do you happen to know Nicholson Baker’s wonderful little book “Box of Matches”?
Garrison, Your at-the-ready jokes gives me an idea: I seem to know several people who say, what to me are the stupidest things, and I believe they feel obligated to make a comment, but have absolutely nothing intelligent or interesting to say. They should have a pocket full of short jokes at the ready for such occasions and then could be at least a bit entertaining. Perhaps you could produce and market such an item? Perhaps Bag-O-Laughs (something to say when you have nothing to say). You always have something interesting to say, and I do so appreciate you. Always thank you for making my day a little brighter and more palatable.
Thank you for reading aloud for me, Garrison. It is good to know that you haven’t been hijacked by artificial intelligence. I love to listen as I’m cross stitching my latest project (which will say “Laugh Hard At The Absurdly Evil”—courtesy of Subversive Cross Stitch from Richardson, Texas).
OK... Well I'm 85 so I'm older than you, & I've been a member of Mensa for over 50 years so I'm smarter than you (at taking weird IQ tests), but no one (today at least) is better than you at not just for cracking jokes or telling sensitive well-crafted stories... but at making me laugh & feel better about both the world & myself. For that I am so grateful for your wisdom & kindness. Peace & Blessings to All of Us.
Note I said I'm ONLY smarter at taking IQ tests. The link between IQ tests & personal success is unproven & anacdotal
Got it Neil, please use spell checker. Have a better day.
As a long time A.A. member, my experience has been that sober alcoholics, both men and women, are good joke tellers. It helps to be able to remember punch lines.
thank you garrison for all your long timewonderful coments
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Jokes keep the convo going and light. We need that in the coming years.
Enjoy reading your posts & yes so many of us worry way too much!
Good evening Garrison.
This is a bit off-topic, but with respect to the curious joys of getting up (extremely) early in the morning, do you happen to know Nicholson Baker’s wonderful little book “Box of Matches”?
Good afternoon, Garrison. Just keep them coming, please. rroeder
Thanks for the laughs...and the "how many does it take" ideas...
Garrison, Your at-the-ready jokes gives me an idea: I seem to know several people who say, what to me are the stupidest things, and I believe they feel obligated to make a comment, but have absolutely nothing intelligent or interesting to say. They should have a pocket full of short jokes at the ready for such occasions and then could be at least a bit entertaining. Perhaps you could produce and market such an item? Perhaps Bag-O-Laughs (something to say when you have nothing to say). You always have something interesting to say, and I do so appreciate you. Always thank you for making my day a little brighter and more palatable.
Thank you for reading aloud for me, Garrison. It is good to know that you haven’t been hijacked by artificial intelligence. I love to listen as I’m cross stitching my latest project (which will say “Laugh Hard At The Absurdly Evil”—courtesy of Subversive Cross Stitch from Richardson, Texas).
OK... Well I'm 85 so I'm older than you, & I've been a member of Mensa for over 50 years so I'm smarter than you (at taking weird IQ tests), but no one (today at least) is better than you at not just for cracking jokes or telling sensitive well-crafted stories... but at making me laugh & feel better about both the world & myself. For that I am so grateful for your wisdom & kindness. Peace & Blessings to All of Us.
Neil Richards
Pittsford NY
Are you really so sure that you are smarter than Garrison?
Half… that’s funny! But I’m 80 years old.