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Humor is the Cure: After a Long Winters Nap

Humor is the Cure: After a Long Winters Nap

By Gerri Hunter My calendar says spring is here. I had a nice winter’s nap and now I’m expected to change gears in March and start mowing the grass. Oh, no. The lawn mower. I put a liquid in with the fuel last autumn. The mower was to start easily this spring. Well, that’s what the can’s label said would happen. No. I tried starting it today. It sputtered and started for eight seconds. It died. I repeated pulling the rope until my arm was numb. I examined the spark plug and I ... Full Story

Humor is the Cure, Gravy

Humor is the Cure, Gravy

By Gerri Hunter Gravy.  Just typing the word is probably enough to finish this article.  Humans swoon when they see or hear this word.  This word makes even snooty people groan with pleasure. When you purchase a nice set of china at a department store, it comes with a sugar bowl, creamer and a gravy boat.  I have always felt cheated when I look at a gravy boat.  It’s too small.  The word boat suggests a piece of china that can hold lots of ... Full Story

Humor is the Cure: Making Taffy

Humor is the Cure: Making Taffy

By Gerri Hunter I tried making taffy recently and it was a gross experience. You must cover your hands in butter and more butter. Then, after the candy has reached the same temperature as molten lava, you are to pick it up in your buttered hands and start pulling the candy. Torture is the only word to explain the feeling of tossing that sticky wad of candy back and forth in your hands. You will quickly have a mental conversation with yourself about your sanity. Trust me. This will ... Full Story

Humor is the Cure, Dogs and Baby Boomers

By Gerri Hunter The toy and food industry for our pets is billions per year. We humans feel guilty if we do not treat our pets as our children. Pet food manufacturers have caught on and now help us feel guilty about the way our pets eat and play. We humans are now referred to as “pet parents” in national commercials on television. Gee, nothing like using a loaded word like “parent” to reel guilt-ridden humans into the offices of psychologists for therapy. When did this change take ... Full Story