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And Then I Woke Up
As a boy, I believed that the most unfortunate gladiators were chosen to battle with beasts, and that the most fortunate were chosen to battle other gladiators. To face off against another human is a fair fight. Unlike the bear, he does not have claws that could rip off your whole face with one swing. Unlike the hyena, he does not have jaws that could snap your spine in one bite. He has a weapon, but so do you, and so none of you have an advantage. You are equals.
By Wen Xiaosheng2 years ago in Humor
Six 1-Minute Habits To Save Hours Every Week
Being productive is essential for a successful career in writing. You may know the story of the Mexican Fisherman. In its 2024 version, if you nail your side hustle of writing, you may one day have enough money to slow down, sit back, and watch the sunset instead of writing about it.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Humor
TEST DRIVE
THERE WAS ONLY ONE RULE... DON'T OPEN THE DOOR. There was a nagging thought in the back of my mind somewhere past the left brain, and a definite weight on the right; but It was the pertinent issue at hand. He pushed his arm forward to leave the building with the keys handed him by the service agent. A nod and glinted eye from the man across the room gave him courage to push one leg in the same direction and he was gone. Back inside the RV, the group was waiting for him to return with a price quote. He handed it over to the man in the wheelchair. He also handed him the keys. As he stepped toward the toilet room he heard the engine of the motorhome start. As it did, the doors locked... a mechanism designed for safety of the inhabitants. Seconds later the RV was moving, rolling toward the voyage of a test drive. Prostate issues kept him moving and darned if he couldn't remember what the man had said when he dropped the key into his hand. Whichever the word, Sammy, the man in the wheelchair, could handle his own needs and Veteran Affairs was giving him the money to buy this thing if they liked it. From the toilet room window he could see trees and traffic whizzing past. His bladder was not answering the immediacy of his own needs. Sammy and George could handle the drive around the cloverleaf entry and exit on the highway, and he hoped not to miss the view and excitement of the dashboard panel options. The RV sped up snatching him from the toilet seat causing him the throw his arms up to brace against a fall. As he did he smeared a small bit of feces and stood to wipe it off the wall. Minutes later he exited the room staggering toward the other three men near the front end. "Hey man, this thing is what we need! Ya know... there's thatthing my guy got goin on downstate somewhere..." He fumbled through his pockets for a note, "...here it is. It's a gig to last about a month or so." The faces looking back at him were reassuring enough to go on; "There's $25 thousand or so for the roles of cameo and a stand-in." "That's each man. No lines. The stand-in gets some movement role... I can't... I don't remember what they said but this is where we got to go for those to sign on. They just got to get a look at ya to decide if ya look like what they need.. youknow how that works. Sammy. that chair is your ticket in." Sammy's head slipped a bit as he struggled to be a part of the group and watch the road." Veteran Affairs was known to adapt vehicles for disabled veterans... as needed. This test drive would give him an idea of how to fill out his form.
By Carmen R JimersonCross-Safieddine2 years ago in Humor
Finding the Funny in Divorce
"I wanted to share my journey through humor," Michele Traina explains about her latest project, "Divorce Diaries," streaming now on Amazon Prime. Based on her real-life journey navigating life after divorce, the mockumentary blends humor with emotional depth, sharing her journey of self-discovery, motherhood, and career struggles. Michele encourages viewers—especially women rebuilding their lives—to embrace their emotions and pursue their dreams without fear of judgment.
By Ben Nelson2 years ago in Humor
10 Best Comedy Novels That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Laughter is a universal remedy, and comedy novels are the perfect antidote to life’s stresses. They allow us to escape into humor-filled worlds, quirky characters, and ridiculous situations. If you’re looking to lighten your mood, you’re in for a treat! Here’s a list of the best comedy novels that promise to bring joy and laughter to your reading experience.
By roberto andreas2 years ago in Humor
Just my luck...!
This is my worst nightmare. I woke up extra early, fully rested. My bedroom was not too cold or too hot, and the yoga mat was already rolled out. All I had to do was a few stretches, push-ups and sit-ups (a new record: 30 each set), and then hit the bathroom. I noticed that I had more cereal than I thought and that the skim milk I thought I had to replace was still fresh. The coffee was also already percolating (when did I turn the machine on?), and my bag was packed (again, a mystery).
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Humor
The Meme-ing of Halloween is Candy
Happy Halloween, fearless readers!!! 🎃 🎼🎵🎶 It's the most ghastacular time of the year!! 👻👻👻 This funky, spunky, chunky, phantasmagorical edition of Meme-ing Madness was originally published in the Journal a previous Halloween, before the creation of a Humor Community. This collection of monstrous insanity has been revamped for the holiday at hand! It comes with an especially wicked _____WARNING!!!
By Lightning Bolt ⚡2 years ago in Humor
