GB Items Related to Tag - humor
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Finding Humor in Difficult SituationsRecently, I wrote a post about a man who traveled over 130 miles in his wheelchair to propose to his girl, only to be unexpectedly rejected. On the way home, he hit a rut and tipped over into a corn field. aaarghh! How do we find humor in something..
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Bobbe Lyon"Mirth Doctor" Bobbe Lyon says the power of humor has helped her through some of life's darkest days.
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Doug DvorakEver hear of a humor expert? This guy will have you laughing your way to a more productive life.
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Linda HillCancer isn't funny, but there can be fun in the fight. Four-time cancer survivor Linda Hill and her line of t-shirts prove laughter is indeed the best medicine.
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McCain Cracks 'Em UpAll of the candidates hoping to become the next president are reaching out with humor, whether it's appearances on the late night talk shows, or funny one-liners in speeches. John McCain recently made fun of his age on Saturday Night Live.
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5 Questions With: Bobbe LyonExtreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.
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Keep Moving and Keep SmilingHerb Hauser was the best 90-year-old tennis player on the planet when we went one-on-one with him. He was active, had a great sense of humor, and the love of a wonderful woman. His message: "Get off the couch. Have some fun. Take some chances."
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A Time to LaughA Time to Laugh "We know God doesn't reject an innocent person . . . And so, he will make you happy and give you something to smile about" (Job 8:20a,21 CEV). All the way to the airport, my mind tried to find the right words. My soldier is...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov. 7Today is Friday, November 7. There are 54 days left in the year.Today's birthdays include evangelist Billy Graham who turns 90 and '60s singer/songwriter icon Joni Mitchell. Our picture of the day -- military humor.
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Liz LermanThrough explosive dancing, personal stories, humor, and a company of performers whose ages span six decades, Liz Lerman's productions stretch the expressive range of contemporary dance.
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"The World Just Got a Little Less Funny."Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday in Chicago from complications from pneumonia, He was 50. "Ocean's 11" co-star George Clooney issued a statement saying, "The world just got a little less funny."
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The Charity FamilyAs a little girl I had to grow up quick. I had a disabled mother and a father that abandoned us. Life was tough but thanks to St Margaret Mary Church and Pappas Maitland Ligget Rexall Drug store we made it and were able to stay together. I was...
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Day 22: Getting Sun Where The Sun Don't ShineRoz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...
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Debra JarvisAfter spending years counseling cancer patients, chaplain Debra Jarvis was given the same devastating diagnosis. But if there was one thing she'd learned it was that humor is in fact the best medicine.
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The Oldest Man in the World TodayHe once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 is now the world's oldest man.
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5 Questions With: Will CantrellAt 60 years old, Will Cantrell is trying to launch a brand new career. No matter what happens -- he'll be laughing. And he hopes you will be too!
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Fast Forwards: Still Have a Sense of Humor?Aging funny? Says who? Whoever penned these funny jokes about aging that are circulating around the Web certainly has a sense of humor about some of the things we're all going through lately. Go ahead -- laugh in the face of your wrinkles!
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SalGal Says Death...When SalGal uses the word ‘death’ in a sentence, you just don’t argue with her, so when I asked her what she thought we should blog about today, she said, “Death.” I must say, it’s probably the only subject to which we have yet to...
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Terri DennisFeeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.
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What Makes a Blog Interesting?After I started blogging a year or so ago, I made it a point to seek out other blogs and read them. I wanted to know what others in cyberspace were talking about. As a veteran journalist and author, I pay very close attention to spelling and...
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Gary David GoldbergThe Television icon traveled from near poverty in Brooklyn to the top of the heap in Hollywood. And he made it with the same woman by his side!
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Tom SmothersIt's been 40 years since the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was yanked off the air, but don't think that Tommy Smothers has gone quietly into the night. The outspoken political humorist is more fired up than ever.
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Carol LeiferShe wrote some of the most memorable scenes in "Seinfeld" history and now Carol Leifer is turning her razor-sharp humor on something we can all relate to -- aging.
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Mayberry MadhattersI want to call attention to the Red Hat Society. It is great for the over 50 woman that enjoys socializing and having fun. I didn't realize that a lot of women had never heard of the Red Hat Society until I joined our local Mayberry Madhatters. When I...
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Rain PryorRain Pryor may have inherited her famous father's sense of humor, but she adds her own sense of sass and style to her performances and books.
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Expanding Your CirclesAbout a year ago, Fred and I wrote and ebook with some of our networking friends here in Florida called Expanding Your Circles Of Influence. This ebook was about the basics of law of attraction in your business, but more importantly about relationship...
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Ray StevensRay Stevens is one of the most unique singers of the past four decades. He's been able to blend comedy with achingly beautiful songs, and now at 70, he says his creativity is just as strong as ever.
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5 Questions With: Alan KittyA modern-day Mark Twain, Alan Kitty loves to teach a new generation about the power of the written word. So what drives him to don the makeup and wig to impersonate an old guy?
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Oldest Rock FanHe's well into his 80s and he loves heavy metal music. The heavier the better! Click image to watch story and find out what his wife of 60 years thinks of his obsession!
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Pick Me! I'm Funny!I love being around people who laugh easily - people who don’t mind me laughing often –and...
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Stroke and Recovery3 Stroke Monte--Making One Resilience Strong!!! Three Problems I had as a Stroke Victim as a Nurse.Are we looking at the stroke patient as human?Daniel E. Wimer, RN, BA, & Life CoachPersistence is a virtue that tries men souls!Overview:The Healthcare...
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John CharlesYou've probably never heard of this performer but he's one of the top showmen working today. John Charles visits the GB studios to share his gifts of song and humor with us.
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Review of "Running With Stiletto's: Living a Balanced Life in Dangerous Shoes"I cannot tell a lie, I wanted Mary Wagner’s (GB's Running with Stilettos) book the minute I...
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Day 74: Sense and Silliness
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Day 90: Fortune, Neptune and Loony Tune
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Poll DanceYou go your whole life---your whole long life---knowing that the world operates in a certain way. You’ve definitely figured out a few things. Maybe you still don’t know how your ex-spouse’s mind works or even how to reset the car radio at...
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FAIR???!!!!! Game on!!!!!!I started the "Get Fit" journey officially yesterday at my gym (downtown YMCA). I met with my...
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Arrival Plans for TODAY!
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Tango or die trying!I have a date with destiny in about 48 hours. It's also a date with my guy, and I'll be wearing...
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Day 70: Sense and Serenity
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Time To Rant: We Won't be Kept in A ZooThere's an interesting change underway in the mainstream news media. For years, the 50+ market has been all but ignored. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere but news and stories for you are still few and far between. What's...
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Former White House Spokesman Tony Snow DiesFormer White House spokseman and journalist Tony Snow, who President Bush says brought "wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," has died of cancer at the age of 53.
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Fast Forward - 25 Things My Mother Taught MeIsn't it strange that all mothers say the same things? This is another in our series of fast forwards -- viral emails being forwarded to family and friends.
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My Achin' HeartSeveral months ago, I had x-rays done on my lungs. When I went to the counter to pay, there was a sign on the wall that said something like this, if my memory is correct: NO CAROTIDS I think it meant that they either weren't a facility that...
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Day 101: Landing a Parachute on a Penny
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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No Patch, But Great Film!It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off! Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business." In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you about Dr....
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Alasdair Fraser
I went to a concert by Scottish fiddler extraordinare Alasdair Fraser and his musical partner,...
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Coming Home
When I moved back home to Texas after many years in New York City, I was overcome with...
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Featured Bloggers
GB is blessed with some fabulous bloggers. Funny. Thought-provoking. Inspiring. Here are 10 to watch and why. Click on any blogger below to go to their blog archive page and dive in.
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Day 72: A Hard Day's Night
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Fast Forward: Something to Think AboutThe story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.
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Day 79: Flashes of Inspiration
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Day 73: On Flatulating Fish and the Law of Attraction
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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ME........depressed???!!!Lets see ...where do I begin AGAIN??!! OK ..i grew up in a small "town"....which I suppose is a small city ...with a pop. of about 20,000.00 + back in a 2000 census I believe. I grew up in the mountains up north....and didn't catch how beautiful they...
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Day 95: Putting A Brave Face On It
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Day 96: Announcement: Changing Course
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Day 60: Strange Days Indeed
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...