What do we really know about wine tasting? Apparently nothing! Take it from four Wall Street businessmen who ordered a $2000 bottle of wine at swanky Balthazar in New York City and ended up drinking and bursting into joy over an $18 bottle. The story goes on to say that a young couple next to them had ordered the $18 wine and were unknowingly served the more expensive bottle. Just deserts you might say? (You may think one who was punished got their 'just desserts' based on how it sounds, but the correct spelling and has only one 's' as in 'just deserts.') Four Wall Street businessmen ordered a $2000 bottle of wine This got me thinking. Do any of us really understand wine? How do we … [Read more...]
Funny Obituary – A Sense of Humor Doesn’t End at Death
November 6, 2020 By 2 Comments
If an obituary is an overview of the deceased person’s life events, then Joseph A. Heller’s family couldn’t resist getting in one last prank. His daughter, Monique, wrote an entirely hilarious yet appropriate obituary for a man who lived his life embracing the humor, often at the expense of others. It's too funny not to share! Obituary of Joseph A. Heller, Jr. (1937-2019) Joe Heller made his last undignified and largely irreverent gesture on September 8, 2019, signing off on a life, in his words, “generally well-lived and with few regrets.” When the doctors confronted his daughters with the news last week that “your father is a very sick man,” in unison they replied, “you have no … [Read more...]
The New Face Mask Era – Which Face Mask Are You?
June 26, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Did you ever imagine a pandemic could trigger a fashion trend? Thanks to Covid, face masks are everywhere, even on the runway during Paris Fashion Week, part of the designer’s spring/summer collection. Who’d a thunk it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbNysmik7Ps Looks like the face masks fashion statement is here to stay, a symbol of our times. The benefits of wearing a face mask are undeniable. Don’t believe me? Take it up with the CDC!* A face mask reveals much about your personality with over 803,000,000 Google results for “How to Make Your Own Face Mask?” Face masks can be made from a bandana, old t-shirt, bra, coffee filter, vacuum bagsm maxipad, the choices are endless. … [Read more...]
Getty Museum Challenge Beats Quarantine Boredom
June 3, 2020 By Leave a Comment
The Getty Museum called for people to recreate works of art while in quarantine – and they did not disappoint. They asked its followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to remake famous pieces from its collection. “We challenge you to recreate a work of art with objects (and people) in your home,” the museum wrote. Choose your favorite artwork Find three things lying around your house⠀ Recreate the artwork with those items https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1FnmKh4_E The Getty Museum challenged you to dig into Getty's online collections and re-create artworks with objects at home, inspired by the Instagram account @tussenkunstenquarantaine aka "Between Art and Quarantine," … [Read more...]
Introducing Author Dorothy Rosby, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked Off About
June 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
I’d like to introduce Dorothy Rosby, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears regularly in publications in the West and Midwest. We met at an Erma Bombeck workshop and instantly clicked. Her friendly personality, cheerful attitude and wiliness to help cemented a friendship. I’m pleased to promote her upcoming book, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time. The pandemic created an interesting challenge for a book release. Here’s the story behind the title of her new book, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time. The Book Formerly Known as Ewww If … [Read more...]
Authors Tell Stories by Six Feet Apart Productions
May 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
When opportunity knocks, answer the door! I’m thrilled to be included in this week’s lineup, Six Feet Apart Productions presents Sunday Night Stories, Authors Tell Stories. Five amazing authors will be sharing their stories on this Sunday's show, including Alia Volz whose memoir Home Baked - My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco has been optioned by JJ Abrams! Each author will be giving away one signed copy of their fabulous book too! Plus 50% of proceeds to struggling independent bookstores Alley Cat and Dog Eared Books in San Francisco. Tickets by donation on a pay-what-you-can … [Read more...]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Interview
May 26, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Last month, I received a request for an interview from Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Tri Valley Life Editor at the Pleasanton Weekly. She received a press release about my contributions to the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine. And she wanted to talk about laughter in general, especially during Covid. Humor is my favorite subject so of course I said, “YES!” Then asked me to reschedule. “I hate to do this, but could we possibly make our talk a little later? I was able to schedule an Insta-Cart order delivery between 11 and 1 tomorrow so I took the slot.” This is our new normal so of course I said fine, what else did I have to do? I understand how difficult it’s been to … [Read more...]
My Weird Quarantine Diary – 36 Days
April 20, 2020 By 3 Comments
If you’re like me, you’ve been holed in your home for what feels like months. With my newfound time, I started a daily quarantine diary to remind me of the weird, quirky, and funny things that have happened along the way. Here’s what I noted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cicvuEljfnE Quarantine Diary - Week 1 Day 1 - Our grandparents were called to war. We’re being called to sit on our couch. Together we can do this. Day 2 – The dog refuses to eat dry kibble so I feed him chicken and rice, which he gobbles down. Due to shortage of chicken I’m faced with a new dilemma. If the dog starts eating chicken, then are we going to have to consider eating the dog? Day 3 –Didn’t … [Read more...]
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