Hi Cinnamon! Your point about subtle humor is well taken. All your examples are funny because they show your own personal humor and quirkiness. It's your genuine voice and a delight to read. And never think you're not qualified to write a newsletter even if you don't normally write the genre. Most of us experiment and write in different genres, and everyone's opinion is more than welcome. Thanks for the great NL!
~ Laura (aka LJPC - the tortoise )

I loved this. I learned more about using comedy that I had ever thought of. Yes, Cinn, you do have laughable lines and phrases in your poetry and definitely in your story TELLING............If you could capture your 'story TELLING' in written form, you could have the Readers laughing all the way to the bathroom............I know for sure I'm glad you decided to write your thoughts about writing to make the reader grin, smile, laugh aloud. ~Ann (aka ANN Counselor, Lesbian & Happy )

There's always an appropriate time to use sarcasm, snarkiness and most types of humor in writing. It usually depends upon the character you've chosen to make and how they deal with the people around them. I've met people who use humor as a defense mechanism. It can be off-putting to those who don't know them, but for those who do it can be a time to lighten the mood. ~Elfin Dragon-finally published