Probably the single greatest asset which anyone can ever have in conversations is the ability to make other people laugh.
Whether you are asking your boss for a raise, talking to someone who you like, or just trying to be the popular person who everyone wants to be around, you will get light years ahead if […]
1. In England, until the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, March was considered what month of the calendar year?
A. First
B. Fourth
C. Eighth
D. Last
A. First
QQ: In England, until the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, March was considered the first month with the legal year beginning on March 25.
2. What […]
Her passion and insight with regard to consumer goods, are unmatched. However, she can be confusing, such is her logical brain. Please make allowances. —————————————-Infra-red mouses do not have tails!
Allergies to mice can be traced back to a mouse!
You can afford to be careless with crumbs, and stuff.
Cats are less likely to call around.
Consequently, […]
I was just returning from the Barnes and Noble where I just had seen my first picture of Mary Queen of Scots while researching a book on Queen Elizabeth. Now I knew my x fiancee was from a family, the Comers ( Como in Italy and originating from Denmark after a stint in Canna. See […]
“I Should Be Doing …. But…”
What a perfect fall Saturday morning, clear sunny blue sky, with a crisp breeze blowing. It’s just the one I’ve been waiting for to begin that yearly regimen, Fall Clean Up. Throwing on some old work clothes, grabbing a mug of steaming coffee and picking up the list of jobs […]
(text of a mini-keynote speech by David Leonhardt, The Happy Guy, which brought down the house in Gatineau, Quebec, April 21, 2002)
Has anybody here ever been stuck in traffic for a frustratingly long time? Put up your hand if you have.
Oooh! Don’t you just hate that? And some people don’t mind showing us how much […]
Why do I do it? Why do I laugh at things I shouldn’t? For instance, when someone from Howard Stern’s “whack pack”, his personal collection of mentally challenged misfits with various speech impediments, talks about anything? How about when Andrew “Dice” Clay profanely rants about females in ways that set women (and men for that […]
I have always enjoyed writing. Sometimes it’s a problem for me to just sit down and write something. There are days when I choose “procrastinating” over “proactive.” Putting things off is common with everyone. I am very gifted in this area.
Here are 4 areas to focus on to jumpstart your next writing session.
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What can you do with humor?
Sure you can have fun with itor else why do people pay for the comedy shows and those comedy channels? You can also use it reduce tension, find a great bargain, keep your children in their seats…you name it. There are a thousand and one use of humor, but it […]
Today I offer some insight into the business world’s conservative but justified stand on appearance.
During my 15 years as a sales rep in the electronics industry, I became closely acquainted with several of my accounts. These account managers consisting of purchasing supervisors, engineers and upper level CEOs confided to me some business faux pas that […]