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Says the SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, "This book is worthy of a book rustler." In the tradition of humorist Will Rogers, it takes a look at life through the eyes of the cowboy. It is filled with quips and quotes that represent the Code of the West, like: "Always drink upstream from the herd" and "The easiest way to eat crow is while it's still warm. The colder it gets, the harder it is to swallow."
Henry Ward Beecher said "the common sense of one century...
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Get Fuzzy makes the fur fly. This freshly amusing strip is a darling among readers who enjoy pets with an attitude. This wry cartoon features Rob Wilco, a mild-mannered ad guy who's guardian to two rambunctious pets: Bucky, a temperamental cat who carries a boom box and goes on spending sprees, and Satchel, a gentle canine who tries to remain neutral even when he bears the brunt of Bucky's mischief. Together, this unlikely trio hangs out together,...
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Only in the world of Close to Home can you find hospitals staffed with hypochondriac-sniffing dogs, Yellowstone employees who secretly spike Old Faithful with gallons of Mr. Bubble, and telephones equipped with Caller I.Q. Of course, for the creator of the screamingly successful Close to Home, it's just another no-holds-barred day at the drawing board.
Specializing in humor in everyday situations, John McPherson lampoons the worlds of parenting,...
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Get the Summary of Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" follows a 24-year-old woman in New York City in 2000 who embarks on a year-long hibernation, sustained by prescription drugs. She spends her days in a semi-conscious state, avoiding human contact except for interactions with a few regulars, including her psychiatrist Dr. Tuttle,...
45) Accountant Humor
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Accountant jokes are meant to lighten the mood and bring a smile to the faces of accountants, who often deal with complex financial matters. These jokes provide a humorous take on the profession and the terminology associated with it.
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Alfred und Hilde Koslowski, ein Rentnerehepaar aus Schnabelwaid in Bayern, haben zum ersten Mal eine Kreuzfahrtreise gebucht, die sie in die Karibik zu den Kleinen Antillen führt. Und damit beginnt eine Geschichte voller absurder Ereignisse und skurriler Missgeschicke, die die beiden Urlauber sowohl an Bord ihres Kreuzfahrtschiffes als auch an Land erleben.Alfred, der notorische Besserwisser, läuft dabei mit seiner eigensinnigen Weltanschauung jedesmal...
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Michael Smith has been published in numerous poetry anthologies, and written dozens of short stories for several magazines. His solo debut, The Illustrated Poetry of Crazy Bear, was met with wide acclaim, and sold out quickly. The illustrations came from his studio of watercolor paintings. He currently lives in Northern Nevada, with his companion, Susan, and a small herd of cats.
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Auch in seinem 12. Gedichtband hat der Autor wieder den Versuch unternommen, nach altbewährter Manier einfache Formeln für den Kampf gegen die Ärgernisse des Alltags zu finden. Vergeblich. Aber vielleicht zaubern Ihnen seine neusten "Heiteren Verse" wieder ein Lächeln ins Gesicht, was das Leben schon leichter machen würde. Mit positivem Denken und dem Mut, das menschliche Miteinander in verständliche, schnörkellose Reime zu verpacken, hat der...
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Er hat irrtümlich das Klosterauto im See versenkt, ein falsches Gebiss gesegnet, eine Braut mit einem Hammer gerettet, seinen Ordensbrüdern Streiche gespielt, per Autostopp das Land bereist, beim Pilgern und Bergsteigen für kleine Wunder gesorgt. Es gibt wohl hunderte Erzählungen über Pater Martin, dem lebensfrohen Franziskanermönch mit dem ansteckenden Lachen. Seine Anekdoten sind Balsam für die Seele, frohe Botschaften, die Mut geben und...
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THE SCENE.
It was to be a spectacular party for a bevy of elite gay men hosted by greeting card magnate Marc Monarch-famously known for delivering the most audaciously themed events and never without The Big Finish!
As the mansion fills, guest Winston Clarke is sharing humorous stories about growing up with his dysfunctional family-having fun getting the laughs over his surreal childhood experiences.
The scene shifts when Stephan Denino arrives in...
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Red and Rover is about every boy who loves a dog, and every dog who loves a boy.
First there was Bogey and Bacall, then Butch and Sundance. Now Red and Rover have taken center stage as the most captivating twosome around. Ten-year-old Red and his faithful canine companion, Rover, forged their fellowship in a gentler time, when friends were forever and loyalty was unquestioned. Red and Rover have an endearing partnership that brings them - and the...
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She played her flute, and I understood every note.
As one by one, the words appeared and began to float.
When Spring Showers fade to Rainbows in the early morn,
Remember, Magically Fantastical Alicorns are Born.
We are the twinkle-twinkle found upon the meadow's dew.
We are the cotton-candy clouds upon a canvas of blue.
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In this far-ranging collection of aphorisms, adages, and verse, well-known humorist Harry Wayne Addison comments wisely and wittily on a wide variety of topics, from the lessons and joys of a rural upbringing to the heavy-handed whims of big government.
Acclaimed as the Will Rogers of Ouachita Parish, Addison offers here a wealth of wisdom and insight into the problems and pleasures that marked the daily path of twentieth-century man.
Inspirational,...
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'Getting sex advice from Irish nuns was like getting dental hygiene tips from Shane McGowan . . . '
The journey from Peig Sayers to Miram O'Callaghan has been arduous. In Irish Bitches Be Crazy, Emma Comerford shines her provocative and entertaining light on the sometimes erratic psyche of the modern-day Irish woman. Part exposé, part how-to guide, you will find out about :
• how to perform the Walk of Shame with utmost dignity and deal with the...
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Couldn't we all use a good laugh?
Whether you're running full-speed-ahead or disappointed that it's Monday (again), you'll find joy in these pages where women-and a few men-share their hilarious stories and insights on daily life. Pets, potlucks, husbands, hot flashes, typos, tykes...This world can be a funny place, and these stories are bound to prove it. Read a chapter to brighten your morning, or catch a few words to make you smile before bed....
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In these pages, the reader will experience a whimsical romp through the 2020 coronavirus social distancing period. Part of its whimsy will be found in the cartoon caricatures created by Doris Noland. While somewhat mischievous and playful, its overriding spiritual message will spring forth with accented clarity. In the beginning, it will make introverted personalities smile, while the extroverted ones may squirm a little. In the ending, it will…...
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She was used to him beating her, she wasn't afraid of that anymore. Bruises went away, and so did pain and she learned that the hardway. So when she didn't even flinch when he raised his hand that angered him. "Bitch you think you tough?" He yanked her up by her neck immediately choking. Yet she started laughing. "Kill me bitch." Was all she said and there was a new look in her eyes. The shy innocent girl he once knew wasn't there anymore. There was...
59) Little Traveler
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Little Traveler is a book of short stories and poems, stories of places and people we have met, and making new friends. We hope Little Traveler will bring a smile to your face, just as it gave us smiles as we were writing it.
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Googol Girl is a teenage AI-style advisor with an attitude, and just like any other teenager, she has dreams of wild adventures, love, and most definitely clothes.
Googol Girl's appetite for an extraordinary life is a tick, tick, BOOM of fun and always with the unexpected. Except with Googol Girl, she has the enormous computer power to create any reality in a digital world she wants. Yes, some are questionable for sure and others are too fantastic...
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