Today is National Punctuation Day! To celebrate punctuation on this fine Friday Funny day, I've been searching for the funniest picture, joke or YouTube video I could find. I kept coming back to Victor Borge.
I've posted Phonetic Punctuation before on Communication FUNdamentals, but this is a different version and the biggest belly laugh I could provide you on this fine, fun, and completely fabulous day! So without any further ado, I give you--
Happy "National Punctuation Day!"
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This week, Word Wednesday's misused word is brought to you by the word "good." Is good really a good word to use? It's really not so good. Good is not very descriptive, is it? "That's a good idea." "He is a good pianist." "She did a good job." If these sentences were about you, wouldn't you rather hear: "That's an inspired idea." "He was an accomplished pianist." "She did an exceptional job." For that matter, wouldn't you much rather know why your idea was inspired, you are accomplished and did an exceptional job? The devil isn't the only one in the details. A compliment is so much more meaningful when the receiver knows why you think he's good. A persuasive...
Ever talk to one of those people who go through a rather exhaustive list of things before they get to the point? And then when they finally do get there, it's sort of, well...moot? see more Friends of Irony Are you a bottom-liner? Do you usually prefer, "Just the facts, Ma'am?" Would you rather shoot first and ask questions later? Sometimes you really do need some background in order to properly interpret the situation or make an informed decision. Other times, just like this sign, it's best to get to the bottom line before you waste time discussing details that simply don't matter. Know anyone who beats around the bush? Someone who circles the neighborhood before driving up the driveway?...
Last week, I turned 48 and began receiving all manner of old folk's emails and videos, as well as mailers from AARP, The Scooter Store, and Hoverround!
This is Mary Maxwell, 72 y/o new client of a program called Home Instead, giving the invocation at a dinner. Her prayer is delivered with such comedic talent, I had to post it here. It's over 7 minutes, but well worth your time!
I admire her attitude and comedic timing as well as her deadpan facial expressions which make the delivery of such timeless humor a joy to watch.
This week's misused words are black and white as they are used to describe people. I really don't like labels. People are so much more than the labels we want to put on them. God made individuals with various and wondrous complexities, not a bunch of stereotypes that fit a few predetermined molds. When I look at someone, I don't see the color of their skin, their gender, marital status or nationality. I see a unique person with views, ideas, likes and dislikes, talents and hang-ups, strengths and weaknesses, needs and gifts all his own. I see someone I might learn from, someone I might be of help to and someone I might connect with. From the time of my...
