Articles On:humor

August 22, 2025

Manage the Looming Unknown with Death Humor

Death Humor “helps us share this looming reality (or end of reality) with others,” writes ...

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Eggs with expressions painted on them, as one is getting chosen to get cracked and used. Example of death humor. By Tomozina1
June 21, 2024

Searching for Solutions to Her Achy Ailments

“I’ve Got Some Nerve,” declares humor writer Diane Epps of her screaming sciatic nerve and ...

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woman outside on a walk with an achy back, leaning forward. Image by Liubomyr Vorona. “I’ve Got Some Nerve,” declares comedy writer Diane Epps of her screaming sciatic nerve and achy ailments that came out of nowhere and of her extended search for solutions.
June 11, 2024

Vintage Names: What’s Old Is Sometimes New Again 

“My name isn’t old, it’s vintage,” declares writer Patricia Garrison, whose once-popular name has gone ...

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three women in old photo, standing by a porch, one holding a cat. Image by Elena Ray. Used with essay on "vintage names"
February 27, 2023

Stirring Humor into ‘Old Age’

Born in 1946, columnist Robert C. Koehler knows about old age firsthand. Here he shares ...

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Overjoyed senior with a cane playing music on a turntable against a wall with decoration flags. By Ljupco. Born in 1946, columnist Robert C. Koehler knows about old age. Here he shares his observations with readers, with a dose of humor as salve.
July 28, 2022

Never Underestimate the Benefits of a Good Laugh

It feels great and is healthy, too. Humor is beneficial beyond simply the fun of ...

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couple laughing hard looking at laptop. photo by Fabio Camandona Dreamstime. Humor is more than just fun! We look at five health benefits of a good laugh and offer five suggestions for including laughter in your day.