MidMonth Mirth Memo, May 2025

 

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"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          www.allenklein.com MAY 2025 Celebrate the Merry Month of May   Button of the Month:     Pronunciation Lesson of the Month: The"ea" in Tea is silent.   Before and After Photos of the Month:        Observation of the Month: When I was a kid you could go to a store with just $1.00 and come home with 4 comic books, 3 candy bars, 2 packs of trading cards, a bag of chips and a cold drink. Now they have cameras everywhere. Book Title of the Month:   THE SAME PHRASE DESCRIBES MY MARRIAGE  AND MY BREASTS: Before the Kids, They Used to be Such a Cute Couple. Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal    Poetry of the Month:  Error Messages in the Form of of Japanese Haiku Poetry    A file that big? It might be useful . But now it is gone. -Earl Reum Store of the Month:    I don't know...I just rinse mine.   Pun of the Month: "I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together.  Riveting." -Stewart Francis   ...and speaking of documentaries... ______________________________________   GREAT BIG NEWS I am thrilled to share with you that there is documentary, THE JOLLYTOLOGIST®, currently being filmed about my life and my work for a future PBS airing. THE JOLLYTOLOGIST® documentary explores the extraordinary life of Allen Klein, an 87-year-old author and professional speaker who has spent decades advocating for the therapeutic benefits of humor even in the face of grief and loss, and how this perspective has not only shaped his own life but also inspired others as they embrace humor, positivity and joy. FILMMAKER: Sky Bergman is a Professor Emeritus of Photography & Video and a popular PBS documentarian. Her latest PBS film, Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75–100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. COMING SOON: Be among the first to receive exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and news about the premiere of THE JOLLYTOLOGIST®. Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of joy seekers to find out when you can view the preview, about film festival screenings, and when it will air on PBS. SUBSCRIBE NOW: thejollyfilm.com         ______________________________________   Article of the Month:   OLDIE but GOODIE  "How to be Funny without Telling Jokes" https://omtimes.com/2014/01/humor-tips/ ______________________________________   Get the MidMonth Mirth Memo every month:   SUBSCRIBE yourself or a friend to the Free MIRTH MEMO https://tinyurl.com/yb9939v7 ______________________________________    follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2025 Allen Klein, All rights reserved.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences