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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

It's Unfortunate, but I'm Feeling Quite Dismayed Today

Someone ripped the 5th month out of my new calendar. I May not make it through the year. 🤔 Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Unexpected Royalties Catapulted an Unknown Writer into Instant Wealth

Instilling fear from fiction into the minds of his fans came unexpectedly in 1973 after Doubleday gave him a $2,500 advance against royalties for Carrie, a novel about a 16-year-old girl with telekinetic powers. Today, Stephen King is one of the most iconic names in horror, ranking at #4 among the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 13, 2026

A Ducky Groaner That is Sure to Quack You Up

A young duck, old enough to talk, comes into a local food shop and waddles up to the counter. The surprised owner looks down over the counter and says, "Can I help you?" "Ya got any duck food?" the little duck asks. "No, we don't" "Okay," says the duck shrugging his shoulders, and walks out. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

It Is Clever, but It is Not All Right

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

A Cute Way to Keep Track of the Many Books You Read Each Year

For your home library, this is a cute way to keep track of the books you have read in one year. These book trackers are located at Independent sites, Walmart, Amazon, and Etsy. https://www.bookishsouls.com/products/black-cat-book-tracker-sign Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Just in Case You Didn't Know Where Black Jelly Beans Come From, Now You Do

Happy Easter! 🐰 Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Reason Why He is the Butt of the Joke

It all happened on the day that the butcher backed into the meat grinder...he got a little behind in his work...😶 Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Historic Streets That Offer Charm and Echoes of the Past

I am a fan of things from the past that offer charm and nostalgia, and red brick streets do that for me. I have come across a few of them, from Washington, Illinois, and Missouri to the New England states, as well as Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Pennsylvania still has many red brick roads that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 27, 2026

The Hearing Test

A husband notices his wife’s hearing is deteriorating and decides to visit her doctor for advice. “I can’t speak to my wife directly as she might find it offensive, given our old age” he says to the doc. “There’s a simple trick you can try to determine her hearing” explains the doctor. “Simply ask... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A Tuesday Morning Groaner for Those of You Who Love Eating Berries

What do you call a sad strawberry? A blueberry... Sign in to see full entry.

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