The Last Laugh of the Year

     As the calendar pages flip toward the end of December, I find myself reflecting on the year gone by. It’s a time when we all seem to be a little introspective. Like a dog that’s just been scolded, trying to figure out what it did wrong. But instead of dwelling on the year’s troubles, let’s take a moment to celebrate the quirks and joys that made it all worthwhile.

     Look at our ever-evolving technology. I swear, every time I turn around, there’s a new gadget that promises to make my life easier. But honestly, half the time I can’t even get my phone to stop autocorrecting my texts into a language I don’t understand! It’s as if my phone is trying to communicate with me in Morse code. And let’s not even get started on the virtual assistants. I asked mine to play a little country music, and it started reciting Shakespeare. I think I’ll stick to singing in the shower, thank you very much!

     Then there’s the joy of reconnecting with old friends. This year, I made it a point to reach out to folks I hadn’t seen in ages. There’s something special about sharing stories with people who knew you before you had a smartphone or a mortgage. We laughed about our younger days. Like that time, I tried to impress a girl by cooking and ended up setting off the smoke alarm. Spoiler alert! She didn’t marry me, but at least I got a funny story out of it!

     As we approach the New Year, it’s a tradition to make resolutions. I’ve given this some thought, and I propose a resolution that’s simple yet profound. Let’s all promise to laugh more. Laughter is the best medicine, after all. It’s free, it’s contagious, and it’s better for you than a green smoothie. Though I guess you could argue that a good laugh is also a little like a good workout!

      Now, I’m not suggesting we ignore life’s challenges. There’s enough seriousness in the world to fill a truckload of bricks. But if we can find a way to laugh at our troubles and poke fun at the absurdities of life, then maybe we can weather the storms a little better. So, as we say goodbye to this year let’s make a collective effort to find humor in the mundane. Let’s create memories that make us chuckle long after the moment has passed. 

     And remember, folks, if you can’t change the world, at least you can change your perspective. As I always say, a good laugh may not solve everything, but it sure makes the ride a lot more enjoyable.

Happy New Year, y’all! Here’s to more laughter, more love, and a whole lot less seriousness in 2025!


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