Category Archives: Humor

New Virgin of the Christmas Story

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Chris Cane

My neighbor recounted her family’s virgin version of the manger scene and told me. She said … Our children were having fun setting up and the hours of joy rearranging all of the items in the manger scene. (It was … Continue reading →

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Holiday Eating Tips and Dietary Considerations

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Chris Cane

HOLIDAY EATING TIPS Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls. . Drink as … Continue reading →

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My friends visit to her Gynecologist.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Cane

I received a note from a lady friend that got me to thinking. I have to admit that her note did make me smile. Her note read: I was due later that week for an appointment with the gynecologist when … Continue reading →

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Happy Festivus (a Holiday for the Rest of Us)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Chris Cane

In 1997, Jerry Seinfeld and his team created a great holiday for the folks who are challenged by the concept of Hannukha and Christmas and perhaps even Kwanzaa. Many of us believe that it was the Seinfeld show that created Festivus … Continue reading →

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Finish what you started!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Chris Cane

Peace and Tranquility I am passing this on to you because it definitely works, and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find … Continue reading →

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Military Words of Wisdom

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Chris Cane

“If the enemy is in range, so are you.” Infantry Journal “It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” U.S. Air Force “Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic … Continue reading →

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The Toll Collector

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Chris Cane

It was a few years ago that the toll on I-90 at Randall Road near St. Charles Illinois was 40 cents. I did not have an iPass, nor an iPhone or iPad at that time. It always angered me that … Continue reading →

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Grandmothers and Grandfathers: Is there a difference

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Chris Cane

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Grandmothers and Grandfathers?  Well, here it is: There was this loving grandfather who always made a special effort to spend time with his son’s family on weekends.  Every Saturday morning he would take … Continue reading →

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Having a bad day? Think of poor Santa Claus

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Chris Cane

When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which … Continue reading →

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Ursula’s Body Rub Parlor

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Chris Cane

It was in Winnipeg many years ago. I was a bright young salesman for Varian Canada. It was probably 1975 or so before I was promoted to sales manager. A sales manager would never make this mistake. As I recall … Continue reading →

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