Saturday, August 15, 2026

MIdmonth Mirth Memo, August 2026

 

  
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 
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AUGUST 2026

AWESOME FUN IN THE SUN

 

SIGN OF THE MONTH:

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LEXOPHILES OF THE MONTH: 

When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.

When chemists die, they barium.

England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.



FACES-IN-ODD-PLACES OF THE MONTH:

King of the Mops
 
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QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

What's the difference between a vegan and a computer programmer?

One is disgusted by a rack of lamb,the other is disgusted by a lack of RAM.



PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
  
The Fogmaker of San Francisco
 
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PUNS OF THE MONTH: 

-What did one eye say to the other? Just between you and me, something smells.
 
-Why does Waldo (from Where’s Waldo) always wear a striped shirt? He doesn’t want to be spotted.
 
-All the toilets in the police station have been stolen. Police have nothing to go on.



THOUGHT OF THE MONTH:

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FUN ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
 

Typewriter Art

https://www.thecreativefactor.co/articles/how-james-cook-makes-typewriter-art?
 

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

Fun Summer Reading

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THE AWE FACTOR
by Allen Klein
How a Little Bit of Wonder Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life


https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Factor-Little-Wonder-Difference/dp/1642504033/ref=sr_1_1?

5 Reasons to Get More AWE in Your Life
 
Research has found that a walk in the woods, a local park, or even your garden, can increase the awe in your life and provide numerous health benefits including: 

  1. Improving your mood.
  2. Helping you feel more connected to others.
  3. Decreasing your stress levels.
  4. Lowering inflammation.
  5. Sparking your creativity.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, July 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

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JULY 2026

Sizzling Summer Fun
 
SIGNS OF THE MONTH:
 

 



QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

What's the difference between a bun and a roll?

You can't bun down a hill.



FACES-IN-ODD-PLACES OF THE MONTH:

How sweet it is...

 
 
Between a Rock and a Hard Face...

 


 
GROANNER OF THE MONTH:
A man bursts into his doctors's office yelling,
"Doctor, help! I'm shrinking!"

The doctor looks at him and says,
"Relax, you'll just have to be a little patient."




DOORMAT OF THE MONTH:
 


THOUGHT OF THE MONTH:

When you're young and you drop something, you just pick it up.

When you're older and you drop something, you stare at it for a while, wondering if you actually need it anymore.
 

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ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
 

'How to be funny without telling jokes"

https://omtimes.com/2014/01/humor-tips/

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

Fun Summer Reading

SECRETS KIDS KNOW.
and adults oughta learn


Cherie McCoy is enjoying growing down


While we try to teach our children all about life,  our children teach us what life is all about.

-Angila Schwendt


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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, April 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

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April 2026
$$$ Special Tax Day Edition $$$ 

What's So Funny about Money?
 
Theme of the Month:
 

On income tax day I am reminded that while people say money talks, mine seems to go without saying a word.

- Mary Ellen Pinkham

What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector?
The taxidermist takes only your skin.

- Mark Twain


I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States;the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. 
- Arthur Godfrey

 

Tax Form of the Month:


 

Joke of the Month:

One day, the teacher said that the word for the day was “frugal.” She explained that frugal had to do with saving, and a frugal person is one who saves. She then asked the class to come up with a sentence for the word.

The class seemed kind of stumped, and sat there in silence for a few seconds until one little girl raised her hand. Instead of just a sentence, she came up with a little story:

“There once was a princess who was stuck in a tall tower. There was a spell on all of the doors, so she couldn’t get out. One day, she heard a young prince who was walking by and singing. The princess called out of the tower, ‘Frugal me! Frugal me!’ So, the prince frugaled her and they lived happily ever after.”

 

Graffiti of the Month:

I believe we should all pay our tax bill with a smile. I tried-- but they wanted cash.
- Graffiti




Thought of the Month:

I couldn't be out of money. I still have checks.
-Gracie Allen

 

Question of the Month:

When your ship finally does come in, how come the IRS is on the dock unloading it?
- Anonymous 

 

Funny Money of the Month:

Final laugh of the Month:


Did you ever notice that when you put the words "the" and "IRS" together, it spells THEIRS?  
- Soupy Sales

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, March 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

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March 2026
Celebrating Mirth Month

 
Pun of the Month:

I'm currently reading a book about a couple of insects who fall in love in an Italian city.

It's a Rome ants novel.



Tombstone of the Month:
 


Retort of the Month:

When young people tell me about their problems...

...I like to tell them the story about the time I survived without my cell phone or the Internet for 50 years.


Photo of the Month:
 
Bring home the bacon...uh, the seahorses?



Lesson of the Month: 

What can we learn from a hippopotamus?

That it is impossible to reduce weight by eating greens and salads and walking.

 
 

Joke of the Month:

At the psychiatrist's office... 

Psychiatrist: "So, you have a phobia about getting married? Do you have any idea what caused that?"  

Patient: "Can't say I do."



Face in Odd Place of the Month:
 
South Park, anyone?

 

Did-You-Know? Question of the Month: 

...that March is Mirth Month?

28 years ago, I created International Mirth Month to bring joy to the gloomy winter month of March.

Earlier this month, I was surprised to find an article about Mirth Month in a small upstate New York news-paper.

Here is the link for your reading pleasure:

 
 
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Article of the Month:
 
3 Habits of the Happiest People
 
 
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Apology of the Month:

THE JOLLYTOLOGIST® 
PBS-bound documentary 


 
Last month I indicated that you could watch
The Jollytologist® film in March.
Sorry that did not happen.

It has been moved up to April
in order to celebrate
National Humor Month
and
my 88th Birthday.

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work-in-progress screening...

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Monday, February 16, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, February 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

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FEBRUARY 2026
For the Love of Laughter

 
THE FACES-IN-ODD-PLACES EDITION
 
 
My Morning Banana:
 


Carton Characters:
 
 

Whistle While You Hold the Door Handle in Place:
 


A Golden Smile: 

 
 
A Cold Smile:
 
 

Who is that Masked Socket?:
 


Cutie-Pie Socket: 
 


The Apple of My Eyes:
 


 
An a-door-able door:
 

 

Googly-Eyes:
 

 
Question of the Month:
 
What is it called when you see a face in an odd place?
 
See the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.



Article of the Month:
 
See more faces, be more creative.
 
 
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Fun Company of the Month:
 
Archie McPhee Company
Seattle. WA
 

 Online & brick-and-mortar store
that sells funny & fabulous novelty items.
Check out there extensive rubber chicken selection,
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THE ANSWER:

The phenomenon is called "pareidolia."
 
 
 
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