Lots of Laughter

 
A laugh is a laugh no matter how you get there.

What makes one person laugh might not be so funny to another person. That's just the way it is. Take jokes for example.

Do you want to be safe with your jokes in mixed company and avoid controversial subjects?

Go with corny jokes.

* What did the lettuce say to the celery?

   "Quit stalking me!"

* What's small and red and has a rough voice?

   A hoarse radish!

* What did one wall say to another?

   "I'll meet you at the corner."

* What did one toilet say to another?

 "You look flushed."

Okay. You got the idea.

Let's take the next step and look at some examples of dirty jokes.

* Why isn't there a pregnant Barbie doll?

   Ken came in another box.

* Why did the snowman suddenly smile?

   He could see the snowblower coming.

* How did Burger King get Dairy Queen pregnant?

   He forgot to wrap his whopper.

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Did you hear the one about a penguin having car trouble? So, he takes his car to the garage. The mechanic says it'll take about an hour to check what's wrong.

The penguin sees an ice cream shop across the street, and heads over to get himself a snack while he's waiting.

It's awkward for the poor guy to eat with flippers, and he makes a bit of mess.

He goes back to the mechanic to find out what's wrong with his car.

Mechanic says, "Looks like you blew a seal."

"Ha, no... that's just a little ice cream," the penguin replied.

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I personally try to avoid "loaded laughter." You know, the kind that's mean and mocking someone's bad circumstances. It's a fine line, however. If you're watching a comedy and characters get humiliated or have accidents that's okay. There's a difference between fantasy and reality. Knowing that line will help you keep friends.

You may have heard the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." It's true. One of the best feelings in the world that also brings so much cheer to life is laughter.

Did you know that laughter acts as a powerful antidote for pain, stress, and conflict? Laughter actually increases the immune cells in your body and decreases stress hormones. A good laugh increases the blood in your body and the functioning of blood vessels. Thus, it can help protect you against a heart attack.

Who makes you laugh? A family member or friend?

"Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine."                                                              - Lord Byron

As it Stands, my prescription for a good life... lots of laughter.

Positivity is like Electricity

Have you ever known someone who lights up a room the moment they enter it?

Some people are blessed with such a positive spirit that their mere presence makes you smile.

They radiate encouragement, and positivity.

Positive energy is one of those buzz words that originated on the fringes of psychology. I equate it with charisma.

What are some of the traits of a positive person?

* Optimism: They have a hopeful and upbeat outlook on life.

* Resilient: They can bounce back from setbacks quickly and maintain their positive outlook.

*  Kind and Generous: They exhibit kindness and generosity, creating a supportive and nurturing environment. 

* Honest: The are honest and uphold strong moral principles, earning the trust and respect of others.

* Supportive: They offer genuine encouragement and share joy.

* Open-Minded: They are open to new experiences.

* Flexible: They are flexible with adaptable.

I've been blessed with knowing many positive people in my life. One of my favorites is a journalist/book author named Woody Woodburn.

Woody is the perfect example of someone who radiates positivity regardless of the challenges he's faced. Today I want to tell you about his new book, The Butterfly Tree which is available on Amazon. 

It's an extraordinary saga of seven generations of positive people meeting challenges and thriving. Do you want to meet Woody? You can contact him at woodywriter@gmail.com. If you ever want an inspirational speaker at an event, Woody delivers with delightful stories and messages of hope.

There are other people that I've run across in my 74 years who also deserve recognition for being inspirational and maybe I'll share some stories about them in the future.

As it Stands, as Elbert Hubbard once said, "Positive anything is better that negative nothing."