“Does this uniform make me look fat?” Insecurity Guard. I thought my wife was happy to fully repair my jeans. Or at least sew its seams. My wife said if I don’t do page 7 of the Kama sutra she will leave me. It put me in a very difficult position. My Grandad was alwaysContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Friday’s forlorn fortune of fumbling funnies …”
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The Sage and the umbrella made from bras
In the woods, where raindrops gently fall,A wise old Sage strides, standing tall.Amidst the downpour’s rhythm and beat,He seeks solace in nature’s retreat. Beneath an umbrella, crafted with care,An ingenious creation, light as air,The Sage finds shelter from the rain’s pour,Using ladies’ white bras, forevermore. Each delicate cup, a protective dome,Shielding him from nature’s wateryContinue reading “The Sage and the umbrella made from bras”
Advice of the Day: Melons and Lemons
When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic. In general, lemons are more common and abundant than melons. Lemons are widely cultivated and consumed in many parts of the world, particularly in regions with suitable growing conditions. They are commercially grown in large quantities and are readily available in grocery stores and markets throughoutContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Melons and Lemons”
Quote of the Day: Wealth
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” Epictetus The quote “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has” conveys a valuable lesson about cultivatingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wealth”
This Day in History: July 14th
Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 14th throughout history: 1789: The Storming of the Bastille – The French Revolution begins as Parisian revolutionaries storm the Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison, marking a significant event in the overthrow of the French monarchy. 1798: The Battle of the Pyramids – French forcesContinue reading “This Day in History: July 14th”
Joke of the Day: Thursday’s tyrannical tidal wave of tasteless trifle
I once got arrested after covering a lawyer’s luggage in oil. He dropped the case. At an airport, my daughter suggested we disguise ourselves as luggage. I said, “Let’s not get carried away”. A lady with a clipboard stopped me in the street the other day. She said, “Can you spare a few minutes forContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s tyrannical tidal wave of tasteless trifle”
Advice of the Day: Leapfrog
Never play leapfrog with a unicorn. The statement “Never play leapfrog with a unicorn” is not intended to be taken literally as practical advice. Instead, it is a whimsical and playful phrase often used in humorous or metaphorical contexts. Metaphorically, it could be interpreted as a warning to avoid engaging in activities or competitions thatContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Leapfrog”
Quote of the Day: Wealth
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” Epictetus Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher who lived from around 55 to 135 AD. He was born as a slave in the city of Hierapolis in present-day Turkey and later gained his freedom. Epictetus is best known for his teachings on ethicsContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wealth”
This Day in History: July 13th
Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 13th throughout history: 1793: French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated by Charlotte Corday in his bathtub in Paris. 1863: The New York City draft riots begin, sparked by public opposition to conscription during the American Civil War. 1923: The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated inContinue reading “This Day in History: July 13th”
Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s wettest waterfall of woeful wonderment …
Had to chase a cat away from my house the other day in my pyjamas. No idea how he got into them. What goes “moo”? A pig learning a new language. Out clubbing the other night, and DJ Badger was playing. Great sett. Why do we cook bacon and bake cookies? Some friends are debatingContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s wettest waterfall of woeful wonderment …”
