There was a lecture on Friday at the recreation center here at my assisted living facility. It was called ‘How to keep your brain young’.
Can you imagine having a young brain in an old body? I just about fell off my chair when I heard the real nice fella say that.
His name was Howard Hall. He wanted us to call him HH. Did he think we’d forget his name?
He said we could keep our brains from slowly dying. Well, I suppose those weren’t his exact words. It doesn’t matter. He said he wanted us to do things with our brains so we could stay more alert.
It got me to thinkin’ about all those books I used to read when Fred and I lived on the farm.
I could read a book in one night if I wasn’t tired from workin’ on the farm all day.
We didn’t have television or computers then. No, we didn’t.
In fact, some folks didn’t have electricity on their farms.
Nope … just a lantern and the light of the moon.
We’d sit out on the front porch and look up at the moon
while we listened to the crickets playing their nightly song.
People did a lot more talkin’ and I guess a lot more spooning.
I like readin’ the newspaper in the morning with my cup of tea.
I know it has lots of bad news in it but I find some fun things too.
I always like to do the crossword puzzle.
The colorful funnies are good for a laugh or two.
Now, I’ve discovered some word fun is being added from time to time.
Here’s some Punography I read today.
PUNOGRAPHY ….
I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ·
When chemists die, they barium.
Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
A soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time.
How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went.Then it dawned on me.
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can’t put it down.
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words .
They told me I had type A blood, but it was a type-O.
This dyslexic man walks into a bra .
PMS jokes aren’t funny, period.
I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
A cross-eyed teacher lost her job because she couldn’t control her pupils? ·
When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.
What does a clock do when it’s hungry? It goes back four seconds.
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!
Broken pencils are pointless.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool .
I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.
All the toilets in London police stations have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on.
I took the job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
Velcro – what a rip off!
Cartoonist found dead in home. Details are sketchy
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
I hope you had a good laugh. I did.
Comeback and see what else I’m pondering ….. Mabel 💗
2014©Isadora
***** FICTION: Mabel is a ficticious character I’ve created. Any similarities to anyone living ot otherwise is purely coincidental.
November 19, 2014 at 9:09 am
Loved these Isadora especially this one ………Broken pencils are pointless. They are really clever and fun thanks for sharing.
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November 29, 2014 at 6:47 am
You’re so very welcome … I love words and what can be done with them. I am a BIG scrabble enthusiast. Unfortunately, my hubby is getting tired of being the loser. I’m not that good … believe me. I just think he’s not into it. Glad you thought these were fun. You picked my favorite – btw!!!! 😃 😃 😃
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November 18, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for the smiles, Issy. I love the one about the loos having been stolen. 😀
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November 29, 2014 at 6:49 am
Mabel seems to be getting a following. I wonder if she likes that. I’ll have to check with her. In the meantime, glad she made you smile, Sylvia. 😃
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November 17, 2014 at 9:57 pm
Mabel rocks Izzy! Cute post and boy, I LOVE your header. Striking! Hugs, Margie
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November 29, 2014 at 6:51 am
AAhhh … THANK YOU for the compliment on the header. No one seems to have noticed. BUT … I thought it was a perfect match for my blog name. 💗 I appreciate your stopping by, Margie, and leaving your very complimetary comment. 😊
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November 17, 2014 at 3:40 pm
I absolutely love these puns! 🙂 Thanks for making me smile today!
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November 29, 2014 at 6:52 am
I enjoy things that have a tongue-in-cheek tone. I’m glad you liked them, Lorna. I kinda thought you would … word Goddess that you are. 😄
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December 2, 2014 at 11:22 pm
You know me so well!
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November 17, 2014 at 12:28 pm
I finally figured out or read who Mabel is. 🙂 So very funny and enjoyable. Love the puns.
Need to go back and explore with Mabel more. Young brain in any old body? I’m just thankful for any brain.
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November 29, 2014 at 6:55 am
LOL … Mabel is a voice that lets me say things I would normally not say as I am always insecure about offending.
She’s a hoot and cute. I have a great many elderly friends – Florida, you know – and I gather some of their innuendos and quirks and weave them into Mabel. I’m happy you like what I do with her.😊
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November 17, 2014 at 10:33 am
Fantastic, Issy ~ Mabel could do stand~up comedy. That’s if she can stand up! 😉
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November 29, 2014 at 6:58 am
hahaha … Mabel has a little arthritis in her knees and back. She would love to do stand-up but would probably do chair-up comedy instead. I’m so pleased you enjoy my little vignettes, Jacqueline. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. 😊
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November 17, 2014 at 6:30 am
Mabel’s on the ball as always!
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November 17, 2014 at 7:09 am
Yes, she is. She plans on staying young and taking her brain along. 😃
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November 17, 2014 at 1:48 am
I don’t know Izzy. I think PMS jokes are funny, now that I’m too old to suffer from PMS anymore. Everything is relative, and things are always funnier when someone else is the brunt of the joke. Fun Post. Thanks for the smiles. 😉
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November 29, 2014 at 7:02 am
Every stage of life has its sense of humor. I live in Florida where there are a great number of seniors. I draw my Mabel posts from the interaction with these elderly friends and daily observations. Gosh … could Mabel talk about her past PMS !!! Thanks for the thoughts on that. She may have to go into her vault and bring them out. LOLOL 😃 😃 😃
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November 17, 2014 at 1:20 am
I will share some of these at work tomorrow! Thanks!
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November 17, 2014 at 7:11 am
Your welcome … Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Come back again real soon …..😄
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November 29, 2014 at 7:03 am
Please do share … there can never be enough laughter in the world. 😄 😄 😄
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November 17, 2014 at 12:34 am
One for you … well, Mabel, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu5g86nhWK4
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November 29, 2014 at 7:04 am
Enjoyed the video … thanks for leaving it for me to view. 😊
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November 16, 2014 at 10:34 pm
What a break!!!! Thank you for the laughs, my dear Isadora [well, you know I’m an old fan of Mabel’s!] 🙂
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November 17, 2014 at 7:14 am
She has been a fan of many. I plan on adding the ones in archives to the menu bar for those who wish to reminisce with her past ponderings. Thank you, Marina, for popping in for a visit. It’s lovely to see you. 😍
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November 16, 2014 at 10:13 pm
You really had me smiling today, Izzy! Thanks for sharing.
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November 17, 2014 at 7:16 am
If you were smiling than I achieved my goal. I love to post humor once in a while to lighten the negative and stressful momnets evryone has. I’m glad you liked … keep smiling!!!!
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