By: Hettie Basil Lighttower

Last week it was April Fool’s Day. Did you pull any fast ones on anyone? Or did you get “had” by anyone? Surprisingly this year was really low-key for me. There was no foolin’ what-so-ever. Although the weather sure has been play tricks on us here recently. Going from a drop of nearly 40* difference over night here and there.
Since April is the month for jokes, I have a couple staples for you. This one is my favorite: “What did the snail say when he hopped on the turtle’s back?” (WEEeeeeeee) Get it? They are both slow, unlike you of course, but the turtle is much faster compared to the snail! It’s so cute.
And here is one I heard in church one time: Adam was tired of being alone in the garden of Eden. He had a conversation with God that went something like this…. “God, I am lonely. I need a partner, a mate.” God said, “Oh, of course. I guess I just thought that my company would always be enough. What did you have in mind?” Adam thought it over, excited that he had a choice in the matter, it took him some time to get back with God about what was really important to him. Adam answered, “I am going to give it a good thought and let you know when I am sure of my answer.”
He thought and thought and thought. One day, Adam replied with surety that his list of things was complete. “God?”, Adam said, “I am sure now of what I would like.” “Okay,” God replied. “I would like a mate that is a great cook, will grow the food in the garden, tend to my livestock, be an exceptional dwelling keeper, one that will never be cross with me and always in a good mood, very obedient, someone to bare my children…..she must be highly intelligent and able to solve problems, perfect body, a voice of an angel, and wants to meet my every need.” God replied, “Ok, I can certainly do that for you, but it will cost you an arm and a leg for such a tall order.” Adam was not too keen on losing an arm or a leg. How would he manage in life he wondered. So, after some hesitation Adam responded, “What can I get for a rib?”
Oh my goodness….. that is hysterically funny. And I hope that my lady sisters out there are not offended by that joke. But seriously, we just can not be perfect at everything all the time. Some of us are gifted in many ways, others in less. But each woman is special and gifted in one way or another.
Now here are a few funnies I found online which will make you smile. People are so clever and witty. Some of these, I thought, now why didn’t I think of that!
Why do teddy bears never go hungry?…… They are always stuffed!!
What do birds give out on Halloween?……. Tweets!!!
Why did the Daddy rabbit go to the barber?……. He had a lot of little hares!
What is it called when spiders get married?…… A webbing!!
What is a snake’s favorite subject in school?…….. Hiss-tory!!
Why was the cellphone afraid to go to the dentist?…… He didn’t want his blue tooth removed!
What did one bug on the windshield say to the other on the windshield?…… I don’t have the guts to do that again!!
What do you give a scientist with bad breath?…… Experi-mints!
What did the picture do to end up in jail?…… Nothing! It was framed!!
What word has 5 letters and starts with ‘gas’?…… Truck!
What is a robot’s favorite snack?……. Computer chips!!!
Who makes money by driving their customers away?…… Uber drivers!! Or Taxi drivers!!!
What did the hat say to the head?….. I’ve got you covered!
What is a calendar’s favorite food?……. Dates!!!
Okay, that is enough of that. I hope you smiled and enjoyed a little frolic with words and meanings. It is always great to use your imagination. Humor and play brings our hearts to a higher, lighter frequency. Laughter really is medicine.
Enjoy the sunny, cooler days of April. It is a great time to whistle while you are working out in the yard. And tending to flower beds and winter clean up. Be well.
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