Category Archives: Humor

‘Tis The Season, or, The Constipated Dog

By Fred Prout WARNING!!! There has been a resurgence of NLS in recent years. No Laughing Syndrome has infected many good people. Not only are they seemingly incapable of laughter, but, they seem stridently opposed to anyone who can. And … Continue reading

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The Missing Missplaced Missmatched Mittens

By Jackie Deal It happens every year. I end the season with unmatched gloves. Really, they’re gloves but for the sake of alliteration mittens sounded better. A couple years ago it was one red and one blue glove. The next … Continue reading

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Hannah … the story continues!

The Office has welcomed Hannah Hedgehog. She was rescued by Mike and Terry Hilty #71 and brought here for some peace. It turns out she is from the English countryside. Hedgehogs are known to roll into a tight ball when … Continue reading

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News from the Office

Overnight, the Office was taken over by Fairies! Poor Henrietta was kicked out of her window box as the Fairies made their village amongst the rose branches. Henrietta did make new friends while moving to the Office counter. She has … Continue reading

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Squirrel Droppings – I got old

by Fred Prout I may have mentioned that I live with a lot of older people. But I do everything possible to avoid joining their legions. I look around and see people with canes, walkers, rollators and electric scooters. One … Continue reading

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New Office Mascot – Grundy the Goat!

The Office would like to introduce a newly arrived friend for Henrietta Hedgehog. Please meet Grundy the Goat. The Office has been very busy with the arrival of packages for our members and guests. This quaint and quirky sign was … Continue reading

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Squirrel Droppings #2 or “BUT WHERE DO I PUT…?”

–by Fred Prout Sometimes life gets in the way of living. Sometimes stuff gets in the way of other stuff and pushes some of that other stuff aside. For a while, anyway. Sometimes it ain’t all about you, Bucko, so, … Continue reading

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I DID WHAT???

By Fred Prout Sometimes the most frustrating and aggravating situations can turn into fun stories. Ordinary, every day chores can get you so mad you have to work hard to find the funny side. An eye doctor’s appointment that went … Continue reading

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How Many Seniors Does It Take …..?

By Fred Prout A funny thing happened the other morning at the Home For Senior Delinquents. First, an explanation. For those of you who may not have reached senior status, a word of warning. I have recently attained the age … Continue reading

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I Witnessed a Miracle. Or Maybe It Was a Dog

by Fred Prout Here at the home for senior delinquents, we have two great chefs. Charlie and The Duke. Not the tall white hat chefs. The sit down and have a conversation chefs. A few days ago, one of our … Continue reading

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