What I Learned From… Laughter
Howdy y’all!
Hey, I know we usually kick these things off on Mondays, but since it was a holiday here in the U.S. and all, I decided what the hey, and took an extra day off. Anyhoo, what say we get this show on the road!
For those of you who may not know, every month I host a groupwrite project called “What I Learned From…“. It’s open to anyone, and loads of fun – not to mention pretty educational at times – and all you have to do to participate is write a post about whatever the topic is that month.
This month, we’re goin’ for laughs, and all you have to do is… tell us something funny! Yep; that’s it!
Maybe it’s a favorite joke, a funny story, or even share a practical joke or two. Ever written a limerick? Congratulations, that qualifies! Whatever strikes your funny bone, we want to hear it! Also, did you learn anything from it? If so, tell us about that too. (But if all you got was a big belly laugh out of it, no worries; no need to get profound here, I’m just goin’ for laughs this time!)
What to Do
OK, to participate, all you have to do is either write something new and send me the link, or you can send me the link to something you’ve already written. It doesn’t matter how far back the link goes – just send it to me!
The project is open from now thru Sunday, September 13, at midnight (that’s midnight to me, which is GMT-5 time), so write your post(s) (yes, you can enter more than once!), and send me the links! I’ll post the entire list of entries on Monday, September 14.
And let’s not forget the details…
- Write a new post (or link to an existing one) on your blog with a link to THIS POST (uh, the one you’re reading now). As I said, feel free to be as eloquent (or concise) as you like. C’mon; show off for us!
- Send me an email (rhruzek@sbcglobal.net) containing your name, the title of your post, and the permalink of the post. (To make sure I don’t miss it.)
That’s all there is to it! Next Monday, September 14, I will post the entire list of entries right here at the Middle Zone, so be sure and drop by to check ‘em all out.
As always, we have just two simple rules around here:
- For the sake of the general blogging audience, please keep it G-Rated. (Also please note: this is a request, not a demand, since after all it’s your blog and you can do what you want. Fair warning: I can choose to link to you or not.)
- Be nice.
All right, ladies and gentlemen; you know what to do! Grab the writing instrument of your choice and start writing!
[Note from the Proprietor - I realize it takes a little time to write your entries, but would you mind too terribly not waiting until midnight on Sunday night, September 13 to notify me? Sometimes it can be difficult to get them all compiled by Monday's 6 am post time! I surely thank you, and as a token of my appreciation - have yourself a cookie!]
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Hi, Robert. I actually caught you at the beginning of a WILF effort! I usually remember them too late to participate! Below is a link to my entry. Hope it’s something you’re looking for and that you enjoy it.
Lisa
http://ifyoucouldreadmymind.wordpress.com/2009/01/16/plodding-along-at-breakneck-speed/
@Lisa – Hey, I’m glad you did, Lisa! Looking forward to seein’ your entry…
I love that picture. Very good.
@Simon – Hey, glad you liked it, Bubba! A tip o’ the hat for visiting, too!
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What a fantastic idea – too bad I only learn about your WILF series now
I’ll be sure to let you know in case I come up with something I think is funny enough.
Thanks for the cookie!
.-= Klaus @ TechPatio´s last blog ..Google’s UFO Logo Explained – “All Your O Are Belong To Us” =-.
@Klaus – Hey, you do that, Bubba! And don’t forget – it doesn’t have to be a NEW post; you can send me the link to an old one that fits, too!
Robert, my granny always said, “A ten minutes of laughter per day, keeps the doctor away”. That’s why, I loved to laugh every moment!
@Wilson – Hey, she got it right! Personally, if I’m not laughing at least SOMEtime during the day, it’s pretty much a wasted day. And even better – if I can help someone else laugh every now and then.
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Robert, it’s on the blog!:
http://geoffreyphilp.blogspot.com/2009/09/bad-tings-mek-joke-jamaican-humor.html
Thanks for this great project.
1Love,
Geoffrey
.-= Geoffrey Philp´s last blog ..Bad T’ings Mek Joke: Jamaican Humor =-.
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Don’t know that I’ll have the time, but in response to someone Tweeting, “Emergency nap!” I replied with the following: http://twitter.com/MatchesMalone/statuses/3888941772
I should have some sort of intellectual humor piece available for you soon as well, I think.
.-= Matches Malone´s last blog ..4th Person Plural =-.
even the topic is makes me smile
and i think we all need this nowadays.
laughter is contagious
.-= Derek Dorian´s last blog ..Blue Abstract Wallpaper =-.
@Geoffrey – Hey, a tip o’ the hat to ya for the contribution, Geoffrey! Yeehaw!
@Matches – Well, give it your best shot, Mike. Surely you’ve posted SOMEthing in a humorous vein in the past… (I guess it coulda been an artery, too)
@Derek – Well don’t just sit there like a lump on a pickle, Bubba; send me a link!
Ok, count me in! I love anything funny– and I think I can dig something up.
.-= Karen Putz´s last blog ..Saying Goodbye to Summer =-.
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@Karen – I’ll look forward to seein’ what ya got, Karen!
Hi Robert, just wanted to let you know that I’m all out of time for this one… sorry
Looking forward to reading the entries though!
.-= Joanna Young´s last blog ..The Language of Possibility: Introducing a 3 Part Series =-.
@Joanna – Hey no worries, Joanna; sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do…
Hope you can join us next time!
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What a great article. I actually laugh out loud while reading some of your stuff.