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[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…

[This is a true story from this past week here in Casper] My wife doctors many missionaries and we send packages of natural health products anywhere in the world they are needed. One couple had left the field because of health issues, and Teresa worked with the wife and they…

Two old friends happened upon each other at the store one day. One of the men was obviously in a foul, depressed mood, not even able to work up a weak smile to celebrate this chance encounter. “What’s the trouble, buddy?” the other man asked. “Oh, let me tell you,…