
Laughter is a very underrated tool for healing.
Life doesn’t owe you anything. Neither does anyone else. Only you owe yourself.
Bronnie Ware (born 1957) is an Australian author and songwriter.

Laughter is a very underrated tool for healing.
Life doesn’t owe you anything. Neither does anyone else. Only you owe yourself.
Bronnie Ware (born 1957) is an Australian author and songwriter.
First impressions count
Each smile creates another—
One more happy heart

Lifting up others
Laughter’s contagious spirit—
Feeling heartfelt joy

Sharing contentment
Cheerful heart opens one more—
Spirit’s gentleness


Anyone can take an adventure even if it’s only in your own backyard. Let your imagination be your adventure and see where it takes you.
Laughter is like a little miracle we all experience everyday.
Carmela Dutra is an American author. She excels as both a writer and illustrator.
Facing each mountain
Pausing, take time to refresh—
Energized to climb

Daily feast waiting
Feeding every cheerful heart—
Laughter’s nutrition

Warmed with lasting joy
Cold feelings evaporate—
Welcoming sunrise


Savor the moments that are warm and special and giggly.
You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.
Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was an American singer, dancer, and actor.
Daily medicine
Ultimate stress reliever—
Laughter heals one’s soul

Turning from worry
Allow optimism in—
Joy mending one’s heart

Perky morning song
Hope’s verses rejuvenate—
Shower of sunshine


Do the steps that you’ve been shown, by everyone you’ve ever known . . . until the dance becomes your very own. (lyrics from “The Only Child”)
Let the disappointment pass, let the laughter fill your glass. (lyrics from “For a Dancer”)
Jackson Browne (born 1948) is an American singer and songwriter.

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Dusty top of the kitchen fridge
No worries about cleaning
Unless . . .
Taller guests come to play bridge
Windshield wipers, broken and worn
Needing to be replaced
But never . . .
Attempt when rain becomes airborne
Congested and overmatched table
Keeping life healthy and in order
Looking like . . .
Walgreens, filled with pill labels
Remembering school days past
Time to take another test
Pausing . . .
Hoping the “ditto” smell will last
Self-driving cars, soon to be the craze
Sitting in one, with perplexed look
Pondering . . .
Will the back seat driver be unfazed?
Raiding the freezer for a midnight snack
Hunger disrupts blissful sleep
What’s this . . .
Cookie Dough ice cream has been hijacked
Installing a terrific app on her “hip” phone
Grandson helps his Grandma out
Meanwhile . . .
With his flip phone, Grandpa feels quite alone
Finding a parking spot is tonight’s mission
Free valet parking
Guaranteed . . .
When you drive a manual transmission
So many toilet paper choices and sizes
What ever happened to having just one?
Confusing . . .
Mega and Super Mega waiting in disguise
Enjoying a late night film on television
Fearful of falling asleep
Always prepared . . .
Setting an alarm, allows for night vision
Reading and proofreading, reading once more
Retired English teacher
Never satisfied . . .
Writing a “perfect” text with words to adore
If you have enjoyed this bit of fun
Wait for the next round
When . . .
Doughnuts and coffee for everyone

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Originally published March, 2020.

Laughter survives . . . it has to survive.
No particular race is the enemy. Ignorance is the enemy.
George Lopez (born 1961) is an American comedian and actor, who has starred in several situation comedies for television as well as doing stand-up comedy.
Lighten up life’s load
With joy-filled exercises—
One laugh at a time

No ship divided
Can survive life’s story seas—
Seek calmer waters

Learning from mistakes
Life’s positive stepping-stones—
Adventures in growth
