I consider a story merely as a frame on which to stretch my materials.
Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting, and there is no jovial companionship equal to that where the jokes are rather small and laughter abundant.
Washington Irving Quotes
Big Sky Buckeye 
I just learned of this author recently though I always have heard of his name
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I need to search more of Irving’s writings. There is a certain wit to his words.
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I look forward to your future posts from Irving’s writings brother
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If not for good natured humor and laughter….good grief! Last week was extra stressful for me—it was the humor and jokes of my instructors that saw me through. 🙏🏻🤪💚
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Nina, peace be with you. May those blessings of humor and laughter continue to chase away the stress.
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Yes. They certainly do! If only more people understood this.
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