I’d like to start my day out with humor, when I do as that’s the way my days will go. I have a couple friends that also have an like to laugh and we send each other’s jokes several times a week. I have always fond of humor and the older I get the more I like it. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings.
Norman Cousins in • Anatomy of an Illness• wrote about watching Laurel & Hardy & other comedies when he was diagnosed with cancer and how that kept him alive & in remission…
For me, a sense of humour is very important. Like you, though, I don't find jokes funny when they're at someone else's expense. Puns and a play on words amuse me. Carissa's comment on your post had me chuckling. That's my sort of humour. Grandchildren are a source of joy, your little one sounds great fun!
I am with you all the way here, Janice -- going all the way back to Norman Cousins' books on curing illness through laughter in 1964 to Erma Bombeck in 1978 with her Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, and others. Anytime I need to feel physically and emotionally better these days I watch my two favorite standup comediennes Leeann Morgan and Sarah Millican. ( Netflix and YouTube) They both make me laugh so hard I forget everything. Nate Bargatze, too, makes me howl with laughter. It truly helps.
A sense of humor might be more important than I thought if I want to age well.
Simple answer: YES!
My sense of humor may have me living into my 100s. Your next post should be about How to financially afford to live longer. Hehe.
LOL
Ever read Norman Cousins "Anatomy of an Illness..."? Cousins talks about humor and laughter and the effects on healing, and thus longevity.
HI Gary, He is a legend for sure!
I’d like to start my day out with humor, when I do as that’s the way my days will go. I have a couple friends that also have an like to laugh and we send each other’s jokes several times a week. I have always fond of humor and the older I get the more I like it. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings.
I sure hope so.
Congratulations on branching out with coaching sessions! You have a lot of knowledge to share and people will benefit from your experience!
Norman Cousins in • Anatomy of an Illness• wrote about watching Laurel & Hardy & other comedies when he was diagnosed with cancer and how that kept him alive & in remission…
For me, a sense of humour is very important. Like you, though, I don't find jokes funny when they're at someone else's expense. Puns and a play on words amuse me. Carissa's comment on your post had me chuckling. That's my sort of humour. Grandchildren are a source of joy, your little one sounds great fun!
Hi Patricia, That she is - and she's brought so much joy along the way! I so agree with you regarding CK's comment and posts - they do make me laugh.
I am with you all the way here, Janice -- going all the way back to Norman Cousins' books on curing illness through laughter in 1964 to Erma Bombeck in 1978 with her Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, and others. Anytime I need to feel physically and emotionally better these days I watch my two favorite standup comediennes Leeann Morgan and Sarah Millican. ( Netflix and YouTube) They both make me laugh so hard I forget everything. Nate Bargatze, too, makes me howl with laughter. It truly helps.
Hi Sharron. What a great idea - I will have to check out LeeAnn and Sarah.