Isn’t it strange . . . how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange . . . how 2 hours seem so long when you’re at church, but how…

[Final installment of Tax “Humor”. Hey, we TRIED to make the week better.] What can we, as citizens, do to reform our tax system? As you know, under our three-branch system of government, the tax laws are created by Satan. But he works through the Congress, so that’s where we…

[More “rather laugh than cry” jokes on taxes] A university committee was selecting a new dean. They had narrowed the candidates down to a mathematician, an economist and a tax lawyer. Each was asked this question during their interview: “How much is two plus two?” The mathematician answered immediately, “Four.”…

[I will be up late tonight working on my 1040. And I will not be alone in America.] “Our party has been accused of fooling the public by calling tax increases ‘revenue enhancement’. Not so. No one was fooled.” (Dan Quayle V.P. 1989-1993) ~~ The government deficit is the difference…

[I will be up late tonight working on my 1040. And I will not be alone in America.] “Our party has been accused of fooling the public by calling tax increases ‘revenue enhancement’. Not so. No one was fooled.” (Dan Quayle V.P. 1989-1993) ~~ The government deficit is the difference…

[More in this week’s collection of odd thoughts about taxes] Do you realize that some tax forms ask you to check a box if you are BLIND? ~~ The Eiffel Tower is the Empire State Building after taxes. ~~ Under the Freedom of Information Act, a man with a small…

[Each day this week we will try to lighten the load as you cry to do your taxes. Er, TRY to do your taxes.] We’ll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. ~~ Avoid strong drink.…

Full Coverage [by HHH] I have an insurance policy . . . Written in the blood of the Lamb, Sealed by the Cross of Jesus, Redeemable wherever I am! The company will never go bankrupt, It is bonded by God’s promise true; It will keep every word of its contract,…

[While trying to use up those Easter Eggs, a friend shared this top ten list of “Why the Easter Bunny Brings Eggs”] 10. Big tax write-off if Easter comes before April 15th. 9. Who ever heard of Easter carrots? 8. Consider all of the varieties: scrambled, over easy, hard boiled,…

[A preacher circulated this “oldie-but-goodie” and made me laugh. Again.] An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn’t really know what he wanted to do, and…

[We can’t use the “r” word. My grandkids look at me as if I cussed when I say “stupid” bear (I changed it to “silly”). So how DO we describe some friends or co-worker or boss if we are limited in language? Here are 15 of the best we’ve heard…

[My favorite speech/voice prof sent this important RECALL NOTICE] Yamaha has recalled 20,000 pianos due to a problem with the pedal sticking, causing pianists to play faster than they normally would. This has resulted in a number of accidentals. Several near misses have also been reported in the carpal tunnel.…

[Gramma K sent me this experience] I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing ‘fairly well’ for my age. (I just turned 62). A little concerned about that comment, I couldn’t resist asking him, ‘Do you think I’ll…