--=====================_849901615==_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" At 04:55 PM 12/4/96 -0500, you wrote: >At 03:43 PM 04/12/96 -0500, you wrote: >>Hi Jeff, >>I have been feeling guilty about the recent criticism of jokes and humor on >>the list because I was the one who asked for jokes to share with a friend who >>has ALS. When several people pointed out that the PARKINSNlist was intended >>for serious subjects, I felt like a child caught giggling in church. >>Your posting of "Laugh at It" made me feel better. Not only is laughter good >>for the heart and soul, but it also good for the mind - increasing creativity >>and problem solving abilities. In addition laughter promotes good health and >>has no side effects (like dystonia or hallucinations). >>I realize that most members of the list enjoyed the humor, so assuming this >>is a democracy where the majority wins, I have another joke. I'll post it >>separately so those who wish to can delete. >>Mary Sheehan > > >I also enjoyed Jeff's article and have saved it. Goes beautifully with the >old proverb "Laughter is the best medicine!" Hello Mary I agree with your sentiments re Humour. I have a good memory for stories, and it is only the dislike of typing that I will only tell a couple at a time. 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