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Greg Phelps Protesting a school

This week Carly’s high school is being picked by the members of a church because of a play they are staging. I’ll let you digest that one for a minute…a school of kids…will be picketed …by adults from a “faith” based organization. I’m all about faith. I should get that out in the open right now. I believe in the golden rule. I teach my kids to live with love and treat people they way they wish to be treated. Ask and ye shall receive – we live it, practice it, believe it. This group has a bee in… Continue

Added by Greg Phelps on September 23, 2009 at 8:36am — 8 Comments

Greg Phelps Sometimes Dads Cry

I was at an Indiana Pacer Game with a friend back in the nineties. They asked everyone to rise for the National Anthem. A young kid with leg braces and crutches shuffled out onto the court to sing. He had the confidence of a pro. He belted out that song with such emotion and power that it made me cry. Women are great with crying. If a Hallmark ad hit’s them the right way – BAM – tears. I can count on one hand the number of times tears came to my eyes in the last decade and still have fingers to… Continue

Added by Greg Phelps on September 20, 2009 at 6:45am — No Comments

Lorraine Ball I Played Bingo with Wanda and Rhonda

My only complaint about Wanda and Rhonda's Bitchin Bingo Bash was that it ended too soon. I was enjoying my game of bingo, hoping I would win, and laughing out loud at the outrageous things Wanda and Rhonda would say. These two fraternal twin sisters ( portrayed by local actors Adam O. Crowe and Tony McDonald, seem to share nothing in common as they gossip, discuss politics and religion, insult… Continue

Added by Lorraine Ball on August 22, 2009 at 11:06am — 1 Comment

Kendal R. Miller Pursuit of perfect hair--a painful process

I am contemplating a major decision. My hair has got to the point that I either have to cut it short, or begin using embellishments to keep it under control while it grows to a more manageable length. I have an opinion about hair accessories--they are modern day objects of torture. Constructed out of plastic, elastic and metal, they are purchased by millions of unsuspecting individuals who anticipate using them for either function or decoration. In the pursuit of the perfect widget to pull b… Continue

Added by Kendal R. Miller on July 2, 2009 at 5:30am — 4 Comments

Erik Deckers Revenue Generation Idea for Veterinarians

This was originally published at my humor blog, Laughing Stalk, and in 9 weekly newspapers around Indiana. Karl the Curmudgeon Has a Business Idea Erik Deckers Laughing Stalk Syndicate Copyright 2009 "I've got a great idea for a business. I think you're going to want a piece of this action," said my friend Karl, my literary curmudgeon and occasional drinking buddy. We had been hanging out qu… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on May 8, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments

Erik Deckers The Problem With British Job Titles

"Look, if the British want us Americans to stop making fun of them, they have to quit doing this stuff," said Karl, my drinking buddy and literary curmudgeon. What stuff, I said. Karl plonked his beer on the bar, followed by a copy of Wednesday's London Daily Express. We were sitting at MacTaggart's Scottish Pub, watching the International Ferret-Legging Championships on satellite TV. "This stuff," he said, jabbing a gnarled finger at an article. Victoria Beckham's Slinky New Dress Excites H… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on April 11, 2009 at 4:54pm — 1 Comment

Sage McGreen Tie a Spicy Pork Chop Around my Neck

That old saying “Tie a pork chop around your neck so you can make friends” has new meaning for me and I have some new recipes. My parents often used this expression as a way to motivate me. I knew when we had pork chops for dinner there was a problem and they needed to “fix” me. At that time I liked my pork chops with apples or apple sauce. The apple sweetness covered up the bitter visions of gray dried up pork around my neck. I never had to actually wear a pork chop, the fear was… Continue

Added by Sage McGreen on February 25, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Lalita Amos Another February...and I Still Hate Black History Month

It's still Black History Month. And, yes, I still hate Black History Month. Let me start by re-posting my first Black History Month homage from a couple of years ago:

Why I Hate Black History Month
15 February 2009

It's officially the middle of Black History Month and I can't take it anymore.

I hate Black History Month.

Now, before your head gets sweaty, your commenting fingers get itchy and you decide that I'

… Continue

Added by Lalita Amos on February 4, 2009 at 2:20pm — 8 Comments

Erik Deckers Boys Basketball Practice - One-Sided Conversation

"Okay, boys. Put down the basketballs, I want you to do some warmups, and then you'll do some layup drills. First, let's do some jumping jacks." "No, Evan, hands go up when your legs spread apart. Make an X, and then make an I." "No, an X. No—like this. Do you know what an X looks like?" "I know you're six. That's why I figured you knew what an X looked like. Reese, don't be the Hulk during jumping jacks." "No, the Hulk does not smash jumping jacks."… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on January 9, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Erik Deckers 13-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Farting

“Hey kid, what’d they arrest you for?” “I farted during computer class.” A 13-year-old Stuart, Florida boy was arrested -- arrested! -- for farting during computer class. According to a story in the Stuart (Florida) News, the unnamed boy had been continually disrupting class by breaking wind and shutting of his classmates computers. The last person to be arrested… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on November 26, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Erik Deckers Top Ten Most Annoying Phrases in the World

"Those people at Oxford University sure are smart," said Karl, my friend, literary drinking buddy, and part-time curmudgeon. "Smart and irritating." What are you talking about? I asked. We were sitting in Van der Weiden's, our favorite Dutch pub. The place was decorated with wooden shoes, replica windmills, and orange soccer jerseys. And a picture of P… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on November 14, 2008 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Lalita Amos The Economy: A MadLib

Our economy is ___________________ (enter your selection here)

  1. fine.
  2. a nightmarish disgrace.
  3. freakishly good.
  4. magically delicious.

People aren't poorer, they just ___________________ (enter your selection here)

  1. like eating mac and cheese from the box.
  2. were going to downsize their house to a small walk-up apartment anyway.
  3. are giving people--giving blood, that is.
  4. enjoy watching channels 4, 6, 8
… Continue

Added by Lalita Amos on October 13, 2008 at 11:20pm — 1 Comment

Rhett N. Cochran Simultaneously the funniest and most disturbing thing I've seen this year

So yesterday, as the high school football is a mere two weeks off, I toddled on down to the local news stand at 54th and College. I stroll in and they have a display of about 8 or 10 different Fantasy Football magazines. Guess what? They all say Brady and Manning are the top two QBs and to stay away from Bears QBs. But alas, no high school football mag. Undeterred, I strolled around the racks to see if it was on a shelf. I was befuddled by just how many titles are out there. And just how many "… Continue

Added by Rhett N. Cochran on August 11, 2008 at 10:04am — 17 Comments

Erik Deckers Paris for Prez?

It was the snit heard 'round the world. The snarky, scantily-clad video response that got pundits tongues wagging about something other than politics, at least until their wives saw them. Paris Hilton says she's running for President. The vapid, blond heiress and star of "The Simple Life," announced her candidacy in a spoof video on FunnyOrDie.com. Hilton said she was running because that "wrinkl… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on August 8, 2008 at 9:15am — 3 Comments

Erik Deckers Old Jokes Never Die, They Just Grow Whiskers

I was sitting with a new friend, Lalita Amos, having coffee, and she told me about a group of bloggers she meets with on a regular basis. “We write about local news, current events, national and international politics.” “I feel silly now,” I said. “Why?” “Because last week, all I wrote about was animal farts.” After our conversation,… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on July 31, 2008 at 10:30pm — 5 Comments

Andy Hammond Quick Joke

I read this today and thought I would share it, comments VERY welcome: During a debate about what to do about leadership in Iraq, one congressman said, "Let's just give the Iraquis our constitution. It's worked for over 200 years." Another congressman replied, "That's a great idea. Besides, this country isn't using it anymore." : D Have a great Saturday everyone!!! Continue

Added by Andy Hammond on July 12, 2008 at 9:14am — 1 Comment

Lalita Amos Mourning a Comedian: George Carlin Dies at 71

Learned that George Carlin--stand-up comedian, philosopher, actor, writer--has passed away in Vegas this past weekend. How very sad to lose someone so terribly funny.

I remember when I 'd first heard George Carlin. I was a child and he was appearing as a guest on some children's show out of Chicago. He was doing a children's version of the Hipp

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Added by Lalita Amos on June 23, 2008 at 10:18am — 6 Comments

Erik Deckers David Sedaris Likes Me, Doesn't He?

This past Tuesday was Humor Hero Day for me. I got to meet one of my favorite writers, David Sedaris, at his book signing and reading at Big Hat Books in Indianapolis. I've enjoyed listening to David – we shared a moment that day, so I get to call him David; we're close like that – on public radio's This American Life for years, so th… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on June 12, 2008 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Erik Deckers Karl vs. Bigfoot

"I see they're hunting for Bigfoot," said Karl the Curmudgeon, taking a swig of his beer. We were sitting at our favorite Ukrainian bar, enjoying a couple of cold Obolons, a Ukrainian beer brewed in Kiev. Who's doing what now? I asked. "Bushnell Binoculars and Field and Stream magazine are offering $1 million to anyone in the United States who takes a photo of Bigfoot." Yeah, right. "No seriously, Kid.… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on June 7, 2008 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Gus Pearcy Trans fat ban is silly

EDITORIAL from Jan 2007 Because of my obvious girth, it will be difficult to convince the reader that I have no bias in this upcoming editorial. I assure you, this is an editorial with a well-thought out conclusion. Ow! I think I bit my tongue! The “trans-fat” ban of 2008 is looming large on the consciousness of the American who enjoys food. Stop. I know it only affects New York, but really. Do you expect me to believe that we won’t soon follow the footsteps of the mother government in o… Continue

Added by Gus Pearcy on May 1, 2008 at 3:32pm — 2 Comments

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