 Comedy: February 15, 2006 Issue [#878] |
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Comedy a.k.a. funny stuff.
Whatever your writing style or reading preference, comedy finds its way into everyone’s life in some form. Take time to look around and see the humor in life. Learn to love and laugh at yourself, and laugh with others.
This newsletter is designed to give you tips and entertainment, but mostly to put a smile on your face!
Your editor this week is Beyond the Cloud9
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Ah February, the month of love. This is the month that the wise take stock in chocolate, flowers, cute stuffed animals, and Hallmark cards. But I'm not going to write about all that. Instead, I feel like telling a story about a taxi. You just can't get much more romantic than the inside of a taxi cab, especially if you are in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Years ago I was visiting Las Vegas with my brother and two friends. It was in the evening and we were coming back from the Hard Rock Cafe' Hotel. I think I am the only person who does not like that place. It did not help that there was a huge party going on to welcome Nicolas Cage who was promoting the opening of his film "Con Air." Maybe those few hours would have been worthwhile if I had actually seen ole' Nick. Anyway, the three of us pile in the back of the cab; one in the front, three in the back, and we are on our way.
At some point during the trip a movement on the ceiling of the car caught my eye. As I focused in, I realized with horror what it was. It was the biggest cockroach I'd ever seen and it was making its way towards us in the back. More specifically, towards me! I was trying not to say anything. I was trying to keep my cool. I knew if I squealed like a girl, I'd never hear the end of it. I kept telling myself that a roach could not hurt me.
But when the roach lost its grip and fell in my lap, it was all over. I squealed like a stuck pig and scared everyone, including the driver, half to death as I started jerking around and trying to slap the insect off of my lap. Everyone thought I was having a sesure. The car came to a screaching halt and I bolted out in record time. I could hear the driver asking if I was all right. I can only imagine that the watchers on the street thought I was on something.
After the offending insect was removed, I got a good scolding from my brother for being such a girl. We gave the driver a very good tip.
Now isn't that just the most romantic story you've ever heard?
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  Questions & Comments
Brians Next Novel Almost Done!  Writes:
Adventures in shopping with baby! Kids can have such an impact on our lives--creatively and otherwise--if we just take the time to see what they're doing. Thanks for sharing that with us!{c}
emmyloo Writes:
Hi Sherri! Thank you for so much for featuring one of my stories. It was a wonderful surprise!
You are welcome 
Mariposa writes:
Excellent newsletter, Sherri - I'm glad you and Zoebug had a good Christmas.
Thanks!
Melissa is fashionably late! writes:
Hello Sherri! I can definitely commiserate with your shopping experiences. Except Ethan hates to shop. He hates the car seat. He hates putting on his winter coat. He hates going in the stroller and he hates going in a cart. The only thing he seems to like is when girls coo and coddle him because he's so cute! LOL! Good luck in your future shopping trips!
You won! You have it worse than I do!
Karen Bristow writes:
HAHA! Your newsletter had me laughing out loud, because both of the anecdotes you shared with us, I have experienced myself!
Thank you as well, for featuring my short story! It made my day
Marguerite writes:
Aww, those Zoe stories were cute! I ought to as my sister if my nephew gave her a hard time when they went Christmas shopping, too. I'd send Miss Zoe boxes, but I need them to move! ;)
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