Smokin' Out My Funny
When I was kid, my parent's had a cigarette box. Something you don't see much anymore since folks don't let people smoke in their homes, much less have an ornate box of cigarettes at their disposal for guests.
Ours was musical, it played "When the smoke gets in your eyes" which I suppose was humorous at the time.
I actually found something similar on Ebay, on the first try, although I don't recollect the one in our old family home looking like this particular one.
I'm not really sure why I thought of that today.
I think it might be because lately I feel like I've been in a haze when it comes to writing. There have been a number of things that have happened to contribute to that, none of which I'm going to outline here, but one thing I've noticed is...I've lost my funny.
Have you noticed it too?
I've been going through old blog entries and even in some of my darker times, I think I wrote with more of a sense of humor.
Lately I write less, and when I do write I seem preoccupied with unhealed wounds, unfinished business, apparently lost friendships, and disappointments. Yeah, I'm getting freakin' whiny.
I want my funny back.
And I'm gonna get it too.
Of course, I didn't say I was going to get it back today.
I suppose the joke is on you.
However I did find this guy in China today who has found a way to smoke through his eyes.
Hey, it's a start, and no I don't know how he exhales...nor do I want to.
posted by Michael
©The Main Point by Michael Main
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5 Comments:
Maybe your funny has just been lurking and not leaving comments. It happens to all of us. But you're right -- that side of you always floats through your writing, which is why we keep coming back, even when you get gloopy.
You could always rent "Ace Ventura" to get that image of the Chinese smoker out of your mind. Maybe that would help, but probably not in a good way.
Personally, I enjoy your "funny", but find it only one part of an honest man who lives out of an inner well. That scenario holds its integrity no matter where it may find itself in the journey.....
Michael, I toyed with whether or not I should share this....and I think I will. This story came from my forer pastor, whose church I visited while in SA last weekend. I hope it helps:
Once upon a time, there was a mother with a 5 year old son. This child decided that he didn't want his Mom taking him to school anymore...he wanted to walk to and from by himself. His mom thought and prayed hard how she can help her child gain some independence by honoring his request, but yet being sure that he was safe.
She discussed her dilema with Mrs. Goodness, her next-door-neighbor, who had a baby daughter. Mom asked Mrs. Goodness if she could help by following her son to schoo, but from a distance so it wasn't obvious. Mrs. Goodness agreed to do this, as it would give her a chance to take the baby for a walk and get exercise.
The next day, this 5 year old and a buddy walked to school, and Mrs. Goodness and her daughter followed, from a distance, and made sure that the boys made it safely to school. This continued the next few days.
Towards the end of the week, this 5 boy's pal who walked to school with him,asked him "Hey, have you noticed that there has been a lady and a baby following us to school every day?" The 5 year old said, "Yeah, I've noticed. But it's no big deal." When his friend asked him to clarify what he means, the boy said "Every night before I go to bed, my mom has me to read the 23rd Psalm, which says, 'Shirley Goodness and Marcy (the baby) will follow me all of the days of my life'"
:)
Here are some things that have made my roommate and I laugh over the year...
Most of it probably isn't funny to anyone else, but we laugh at pretty much anything.
Whilst discussing a completely unrelated topic, I saw, "The cafeteria serves eggplant parmesan."
"Your randomness always startles me."
Jess to Me
After watching Air Force One... at 3 AM:
"It's a good thing the president only had one kid....because that would have been awkward."
Me
Jess needed a humidifier to stop bloody noses. So she got one shaped like a penguin. We named it Merlin.
One weekend, there was a huge ice storm in the area (we only got a small ice storm), but the power went out on Sunday night. It was a visit weekend, and they all showed up right after the power went out. So, we told them that the power was always out because we were really Amish.
Another friend's little brother about an incident with a cell phone:
"Your phone fell in the toilet?! Maybe you'll be in the newspaper!"
Perhaps some of these random funny stories will help you get your funny back. :)
Love,
SARAI Wayne
I think your ministry is difficult because these people leave your sight and you don't know if you made a difference, if they'll be ok or find God. It would be easy to doubt yourself when there's no validation. But please don't. Trust in God that you are following his path and doing his work. I have complete faith that your are. I hope you do too.
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