Funny is All Around Us

     I’ve noticed recently that it seems funny situations exist all around us on a daily basis, maybe they always have but I was too busy to notice.  Whenever I read or listen to the news it depresses me but I think that’s what it’s designed to do.  However when I am running around town doing errands many people I run into are upbeat, sure there’s a few that I’d like to avoid but very few.

     Upbeat and funny people are out there all the time you just have to take notice.  Forget the news and look for the funny.  I talk to strangers all the time and rarely get snubbed.  Most people are friendly and sometimes a wisecrack will bring out the funny in them.  Did you every see an older guy (maybe yourself) ride a shopping cart in the parking lot just like a kid, that’s kinda funny, at least it makes me laugh.  Take time to watch Dad’s interact with their kids; you’ll see some funny stuff there as well or just kids in general.  It’s easy to find the funny you just need to pay attention.  To put it another way “Be mindful of the funny” (That’s for you John).

     One day last week I was in kind of in a funk (just not feeling up), I’m sure you’ve had those moments, when I happened upon a guy in the grocery store parking lot giving out free hot dogs and chips the 75^th anniversary of Schnucks Grocery stores.  He was very upbeat and friendly which made me feel a little better.  Then I went inside to pick up a prescription and the pharmacist asks about my “Tour de Donut” t-shirt.  I explained I was a cyclist and the shirt is from a bike ride, which provided donuts at each rest stop and the more you ate the more time you could deduct from your time.  He laughed and we talked more about a few other goofy bike rides that I had been on, each of us laughing.  It was a funny conversation and I walked away feeling good (the funk was gone) and I’m sure the pharmacist felt good too because he was still chuckling as I left.  As I was getting in my car I told the guy at the hotdog stand I would be back for lunch He said, “I’ll save you one, you’re my first customer”, I laughed.

     If you slow down and talk to others, even strangers you will notice the funny side of life is all around.  “Just Saying…”