Category: Friday Funnies

The Friday Funnies – This Suit Itches!

The Friday Funnies – This Suit Itches!

The caption accompanying this snap should read: Mom and Dad, I know you like to take pictures of me…but…this suit itches, the camera lights are hot, and I gotta go bad! On this dreary, rainy-cold day, don’t forget to smile and make someone else smile too. Later, Smiling Gaters! (Originally posted February 12, 2021)

The Friday Funnies – It’s One of Those Days.

The Friday Funnies – It’s One of Those Days.

Ever had one of those days? Hair sticking up, like a shock of corn in a cornfield. Shoes nowhere to be found. Clothes gobbling you up. Can’t find your teeth. Got more chins than a Chinatown phone book. Well, dear ones, such is this mysterious game we call life. It isn’t always easy. It isn’t […]

The Friday Funnies – Crazy Clowns and Slitherning Snakes.

The Friday Funnies – Crazy Clowns and Slitherning Snakes.

Yikes! And double yikes! I was scheduled for an interview at WLOX in Biloxi. But when I arrived at the TV studio, these two lovelies greeted me. So, I feigned a sudden attack of flatulence and rushed out the front door. (LOL!!!) In life, you’ve got to pick your battles. Going up against crazy clowns […]

The Friday Funnies! The Mardi Gras King’s Ball.

The Friday Funnies! The Mardi Gras King’s Ball.

Greetings! Mercy me! Poor Louie can’t decide whether to wear blue or black to the King’s Ball. I quietly suggested that he might look a tad over the top in whatever he wore. He’s now locked himself in his room, yelling for his smelling salts. Laissez les bons temps rouler…I guess! (LOL!) Big hug, y’all! […]

The Friday Funnies! Sister Mary Rhonda Starbucks.

The Friday Funnies! Sister Mary Rhonda Starbucks.

Good news! Sister Mary Rhonda Starbucks has lit a candle for each of you at the Seaside Chapel for Perpetual Coffee Drinkers. Be happy she has. This old world can be a dark place. Light it up with the laughter of dear friends. Laughter—divine medicine for the soul. Have a great weekend, y’all. Big hug.

The Friday Funnies! A Sever Gastric Disturbance.

The Friday Funnies! A Sever Gastric Disturbance.

Greetings! Meanwhile, in other news, a local mall had to quickly replace a steel bathroom door after a customer had a severe gastric disturbance due to an overindulgent partaking of Bush Beans. The maintenance man repairing the door was overheard saying, “In unpredictable situations like this, we must take what we’ve got and make what […]

The Friday Funnies! Memories and A Lemon-Drop Martini.

The Friday Funnies! Memories and A Lemon-Drop Martini.

Two pastors’ secretaries, one ancient church member, and a total of 109 years of FBC memories. Oh! The tales we could tell. Don’t panic. To the grave, we’ll take them. (However, rumor has it that the ancient member can be bribed to tell all with an invitation to the Chimneys and a lemon-drop martini. ) […]

The Friday Funnies – Captain Hook, Smee, and the Crocodile.

The Friday Funnies – Captain Hook, Smee, and the Crocodile.

When you are up to your a-double in alligators or crocodiles, it’s difficult to remember that your initial objective was to drain the swamp. However, if you must drain a swamp today, take time to dance around, do the watusi, and don’t’ forget to laugh. It will help make the draining less onerous. Later, Laughing […]

The Friday Funnies! – Always Check Your Copy.

The Friday Funnies! – Always Check Your Copy.

In life, checking your copy for spelling errors is always advantageous. In so doing, you might be spared an embarrassing apology. Remember: The secret to a long life is laughter, even if you must close the shop for personal circumcisions, I meant circumstances. But I digest. I mean, digress. Pardon me! (LOL!) Big hug, y’all! […]

The Friday Funnies – A Snow Angel Disaster.

The Friday Funnies – A Snow Angel Disaster.

In response to Mr. Hill throwing down his snow-angel-gauntlet, I took up the challenge and proceeded forth. I lay down in the fluffy snow and thrashed about, vigorous-like, with suitable angelic movements. Thinking I’d fulfilled my duty in regaining my honor, I arose to pursue my efforts. Alas! Disaster! To my horror, my snow angel […]

The Friday Funnies – Paperwork is very Important!

The Friday Funnies – Paperwork is very Important!

As you trudge through your weary day, just remember, even if the job’s difficult, it’s worth doing well! And it ain’t finished until the paperwork’s done! Please put LAUGH on your work list today! Later, Laughing Gaters! (Originally posted January 22, 2021)

The Friday Funnies! A Robotic Latrine!

The Friday Funnies! A Robotic Latrine!

Greetings! Men! At long last, a robotic latrine for your home! The further good news is this: the latrine will monitor your output, collect the data, process it, and file it in your very own human-computer interaction unit, which can be automatically sent to the family urologist. Kidney stones, beware, you’re being monitored. A specimen […]

The Friday Funnies – Famous Pot-Stirrers.

The Friday Funnies – Famous Pot-Stirrers.

Greetings! To quote the Bard: “Double, double toil and trouble! Fire burn and cauldron bubble! Fillet of a fenny snake, in the caldron boil and bake. Eye of newt and toe of frog…” To quote y’all: “Well, the Kalberg’s stirring the pot again!” LOL! However, I know what you’re thinking. I do it so well. […]

The Friday Funnies – Grand Art at the D’Lo Art Gallery.

The Friday Funnies – Grand Art at the D’Lo Art Gallery.

Meanwhile, in the world of great art, there’s this. The exquisite black-and-white photograph pictured is titled “Afternoon Shadows.” It was taken by the world-renowned Mississippi Gulf Coast photographer Bubba Moselle Brown-Adams. Mr. Adams is the distant country cousin, thrice removed, of the equally world-famed photographer, Ansel Adams. Mr. Brown’s most recent exhibition was at the […]

The Friday Funnies – I’m Old and I Can!

The Friday Funnies – I’m Old and I Can!

I’m almost 74. I can stick out my tongue whenever I like. Well, on second thought, maybe only once a day, and politely, of course. Gosh! It’s a lovely winter’s day here, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I hope it’s the same in your neck of the woods. If not, stick out your tongue at […]

The Friday Funnies – A Bowl Of A Haircut.

The Friday Funnies – A Bowl Of A Haircut.

Greetings! Being a Baby Boomer (and thankful that I am!) I was reared by parents who grew up in hard times. Old Man Depression taught them to waste not, want not, hence, today’s snap for your perusal. It’s 1974, and I’m off to my Senior Year at dear ol’ William Carey College, aka Jesus Tech […]

The Friday Funnies! Ooooo! What Happened Then?

The Friday Funnies! Ooooo! What Happened Then?

“Honey! Did ya hear that Sister Bertha Lou Snodgrass broke wind in church?” “No! Do tell! What happened?” “Well, two people fell out with the vapors. The organist got so tickled that he forgot where he was and played a Bach-ish version of ‘The Beer Barrel Polka’ for the offertory. And then, the Preacher got […]

The Friday Funnies – The Bard was Right!

The Friday Funnies – The Bard was Right!

With 73 just around the corner, I decided to give a new face mask a try to help fight the signs of aging. Alas, it didn’t quite do the trick. But then I remembered the Bard’s advice: “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come…” So, I turned the failed face mask into a ‘wrinkly’ […]

The Friday Funnies – Hazardous Road Conditions Ahead.

The Friday Funnies – Hazardous Road Conditions Ahead.

With this informative street signage, coastal cities have decided to warn unsuspecting drivers of hazardous road conditions. Drivers, take note! Whether it’s loose dentures or floppy bras, don’t forget to have a good giggle today! That’s an order! Big hug. (Originally posted January 5, 2024)

The Friday Funnies – Christmas and Woe is Me.

The Friday Funnies – Christmas and Woe is Me.

Greetings! Woe is me! Christmas presents, I don’t know what to return. The Tiffany nose ring? The designer toilet, with automatic wiper and cheek massage? Or the Adam Edmonds leather boots with instant stiletto heel ejectors, great for that moment when you’ve had too much happy juice at a redneck bar and say, “Bubba! Hold […]

The Friday Funnies -Crotchety Mr. Scrooge Never Changes!

The Friday Funnies -Crotchety Mr. Scrooge Never Changes!

Merry Christmas, indeed! Bah humbug! I’m going back to my old crotchety ways. I put up a Christmas tree, spread Holiday cheer around, and what did I get for it? Nothing but a terse letter from FBC Gulfport informing me that I owed back title money, so, to make up for it, I could be […]

The Friday Funnies – Bad Boy Louie Strikes Again!

The Friday Funnies – Bad Boy Louie Strikes Again!

Greetings on the day after Christmas! Well, Bad Boy Louie strikes again. With enthusiastic diligence, he watched my every move as I decorated the house for Christmas.When it came time for him to decorate his little corner of the world, he insisted that he needed no help. Alas, he apparently needs a few more lessons. […]

The Friday Funnies – Louie Throws a Hissy Fit!

The Friday Funnies – Louie Throws a Hissy Fit!

Greetings! Mercy me! Advice needed! For those of you who have children, what to do? Like many of my FB friends, little Louie thought we really were going on an ocean cruise to Europe. I apologize to y’all for my silly post that alluded to such. When he discovered we weren’t, he pitched a hissy […]

The Friday Funnies – Christmas Shoppers, Here’s the Latest.

The Friday Funnies – Christmas Shoppers, Here’s the Latest.

Well, Christmas shoppers, here’s the latest. I get a panicked call from Gulfport’s most powerful retail executive, Ms. Pamela Berry Meinzinger. She’s all in a dither. “I gotta have a chair decorated for the Outlet Mall ’cause Santa Claus is comin’ to town,” says she. “No problem,” says I. Then disaster struck. When we told […]

The Friday Funnies! Lunch with an Old Friend.

The Friday Funnies! Lunch with an Old Friend.

Not long ago, my old boss from the Department of Human Resources, Margie Reid, called me and said, “We’d love for you to join us for our Christmas Party. I need your talents.” I was jumpin’ with joy. Oh! To once again enjoy the company of my old DHS chums from days gone by. Sing […]

The Friday Funnies! Moi, The Christmas Elf.

The Friday Funnies! Moi, The Christmas Elf.

While rummaging through an old trunk in the attic, I discovered this long-lost snap from days gone by. Long before my “life upon the wicked stage,” I was Santa’s most prolific elf at his North Pole toy shop. But my real claim to fame, though, were my hilariously funny, side-splitting elf jokes. What’s an elf’s […]

The Friday Funnies – Gold Lame’ and Stiped Pants.

The Friday Funnies – Gold Lame’ and Stiped Pants.

My sweet Granny from D’Lo once told me, “Andy, if you see a woman in gold lame’ you know you got a floozy on your hands.” (LOL!) She also warned me about strange men wearing striped pants and sporting polka-dot headbands on their top hats. (LOL!) She also taught me that sometimes, people are just […]

The Friday Funnies – Nose Hair for Christmas.

The Friday Funnies – Nose Hair for Christmas.

Greetings, on this cold December day! Not finished doing your Christmas shopping? Here’s a great Christmas gift for all the fashionistas in your life – nose hair extensions! Move over, fake eyelashes! Voluptuous nose hair is officially the latest beauty craze. After years of trying to remove those ill-placed little hairs, the beauty world is […]

The Friday Funnies – The “Pox” and Christmas Decorating.

The Friday Funnies – The “Pox” and Christmas Decorating.

In the year of the pox, Mr. Delk was hired by WLOX to spread Christmas cheer throughout the studio via his magnificent decorations. In the spirit of the season, he kindly hired a Senior Citizen Elf on the Shelf who had befallen upon hard times. The Elf, eager to please but not too bright, was […]

The Friday Funnies – A Man’s Know by the Company He Keeps.

The Friday Funnies – A Man’s Know by the Company He Keeps.

The Friday Funnies! The Grinch tried to steal more than just Christmas at last Saturday’s Mistoe on Main, Gulfport’s Christmas festivities in downtown Gulfport. Ol’ Greeny attempted to steal all of Frosty’s snow, too. Santa and Scrooge had the last laugh, though. The Grinch was allergic to Frosty’s snow and broke out in hives, coupled […]

The Friday Funnies – The Great Gatsby-themed Christmas Costume Party.

The Friday Funnies – The Great Gatsby-themed Christmas Costume Party.

Can you help? How do I get Louie to listen to what I say? Here’s the story. I say, “Hey, Louie! We’ve been invited to a grand, Great Gatsby-themed Christmas costume party! Wear something fitting for the period.” Did he listen? Nope! Wellington arrives with our Isotta Fraschini. I step out wearing my top hat […]

The Friday Funnies – That Crazy Uncle We All Have.

The Friday Funnies – That Crazy Uncle We All Have.

Go on, don’t lie. Like me, you know you had a crazy uncle who gave crazy Christmas gifts. As you unwrapped his yearly gift, you did so with anticipation and dread, never knowing what lay in store. (LOL!) Sometimes life gets crazy. Some folks may call you crazy. If they do, tell them that you […]

The Friday Funnies – Louis Vuitton Two-For-One-Sale.

The Friday Funnies – Louis Vuitton Two-For-One-Sale.

Greetings, Christmas shoppers! Louis Vuitton is having a two-for-one sale. For every pair of their fashionable and most desirable sunglasses purchased, you’ll get another for free, plus your very own precious, limited edition, Senior Citizen Louis Vuitton Elf on the Shelf. Get ’em while they last! (Disclaimer: Older Elves are prone to breakage, especially in […]

The Friday Funnies – My Old Body.

The Friday Funnies – My Old Body.

Sometimes my old body’s like a raggedy, 1972 Gremlin. ‘Cause every time I cough or sneeze, my radiator leaks and my exhaust pipe backfires. Did that make you laugh? I hope so! This old world can be a pretty unhappy place sometimes. With that in mind, lest we forget Victor Hugo’s uplifting words: “Laughter is […]

The Friday Funnies – Bah, Humbug!

The Friday Funnies – Bah, Humbug!

Merry Christmas indeed! Bah, Humbug! A word of warning! My minions are roaming the countryside, keeping a record of those running around buying bits and pieces to put under the Christmas tree. These records will be compiled and sent to the IRS Office. That office will, in turn, contact you, investigating the vast income you […]

The Friday Funnies – Ye ol’ Brick and Spoon!

The Friday Funnies – Ye ol’ Brick and Spoon!

Ah! Cheese grits and shrimp at ye ol’ Brick and Spoon, topped off with sparkling conversation and tasty mimosas. Life is good. I know what you’re thinking. Those are my pectorals, not old man…well, you know. (LOL!) Remember: Laughing with a friend is the best laughter of all. Later, Laughing Gaters! (Originally posted November 26, […]

The Friday Funnies – A Boy and his Tractor.

The Friday Funnies – A Boy and his Tractor.

Greetings! I found this snap in a box of old snaps in an antique shop. Wonder what happened to this little fellow? With his rakish Panama hat and snappy sandals, he’s the bee’s knees, to be sure. And that tractor! Perhaps he grew up to be a farmer. I bet his chest sprouted hair and […]

The Friday Funnies – Henry VIII Marriage Advice.

The Friday Funnies – Henry VIII Marriage Advice.

Mercy me! I thought June was the month to marry. I’ve received three December wedding invitations, along with three bachelor party invites as well. I thought this beautiful leatherbound book might make a good gift for the grooms. What say Ye? Have a good chuckle today; don’t lose your head in the process. (LOL!) Big […]

The Friday Funnies – A Preppy Yuppy!

The Friday Funnies – A Preppy Yuppy!

Greetings! I hear tell this preppy yuppy thought he had found a lucrative acting career in making commercials for Electric City and Baber’s Leasing. Alas, that was not to be. And he found himself reg-tagged, obsolete, and out of a job. Not daunted and quick on his feet, though, he found fame and fortune at […]

The Friday Funnies! The New Power Lift Ejecto Chair.

The Friday Funnies! The New Power Lift Ejecto Chair.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS. To avoid major hip and back injuries, not to mention being suddenly catapulted into the air, please remember to read all the instructions for your new Power Lift Ejecto Chair with Heat and Massage, USB & Type-C Ports, and fancy Cup Holders. Failure to do so could result in lifelong problems and […]

The Friday Funnies – Yikes! Senior Alert!

The Friday Funnies – Yikes! Senior Alert!

Greetings! This old coot has escaped once again and is now on the prowl. He was last seen at Trixie and Homer’s 70th Wedding Anniversary, making mischief when he crashed the party in a most unusual way. If spotted, he’s easy to corral with promises of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, shots of banana whiskey, and […]

The Friday Funnies – The Creativity of Mankind.

The Friday Funnies – The Creativity of Mankind.

As the old-timers say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Wonder what this cute little girl is thinking? On this lovely, cold morning, please remember that it’s hard to smile sometimes, but never stop trying to do so. Laughter is still the best medicine. Big hug y’all! (Originally posted November 18, 2022)

The Friday Funnies – Fisticuffs at the D’Lo Garden Club!

The Friday Funnies – Fisticuffs at the D’Lo Garden Club!

Meanwhile, in other news! It appears a verbal altercation, with ensuing lacerations, resulted from a long-standing feud between Seraphina Snagsby and Daisy Rose Diddledumb. By mistake, Mrs. Snagsby received an invitation to join the club from Mrs. Diddledumb, who had said on numerous occasions that she’d drop dead before allowing Mrs. Snagsby to join the […]

The Friday Funnies – Shop to you Drop.

The Friday Funnies – Shop to you Drop.

Greetings! Tis the season, y’all, “To shop to you drop!” And this Walmart shopper personifies said phrase. (LOL!) In the weeks leading up to Christmas, please take the time to look your best. Sneaky cameras are everywhere. If you’re out shopping today, please jiggle when you giggle. Laughter is the best medicine. Big hug, y’all!

The Friday Funnies – Life’s Important Papers.

The Friday Funnies – Life’s Important Papers.

Remember the great toilet paper shortage of 2020? Well, times ain’t a whole lot better. With that in mind, here’s a suggestion: start saving the various Holiday catalogs that come via the post. Remember, no job’s worth doing until the paperwork’s completed. Later, Trying-To-Get-The-Job-Completed Gaters! (Originally posted Novembe 12, 2021)

The Friday Funnies – A Dancing Diva’s Anxiety.

The Friday Funnies – A Dancing Diva’s Anxiety.

Meanwhile, In Other News: This little tome, hot off the presses, will make a great stocking stuffer for all those would-be little dance divas anxiously waiting to tread the boards. Soon to be released will be a young gentleman’s companion book titled: “The Little Gents Book on How To Successfully Pass Blame when Passing Gas […]

The Friday Funnies – A Masterpiece!

The Friday Funnies – A Masterpiece!

It’s incredible what you can create when you take what you’ve got and make what you can. A mop, water, Dawn detergent, and an oozing preponderance of leaking steering wheel fluid – these are the perfect ingredients for an artist’s palette. And with these, I’ve crafted a masterpiece I call: “Mystic Creature from the D’Lo […]

The Friday Funnies – Yikes and Double Yikes!

The Friday Funnies – Yikes and Double Yikes!

Yikes and double yikes! I’m horrified, mortified, and stupefied! How horrible is this? What is the world coming to? What was this young man thinking? He’s hoseless, and his pumps don’t match his purse and hat. (LOL!) In a world gone mad, sometimes you just have to shrug your shoulders, laugh, and ease on down […]

The Friday Funnies – Watch Where You Sit.

The Friday Funnies – Watch Where You Sit.

Meanwhile, in other news, there’s this. Here’s the latest designer toilet seat from Architectural Digest’s Interior Designer’s Showcase. It’s for your guest bathroom and is for those guests you really don’t like but must invite to be polite. (LOL!) With the Holidays coming up, watch where you sit. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted November 1, […]

The Friday Funnies! It’s Ooky Spooky in the Asylum at Night.

The Friday Funnies! It’s Ooky Spooky in the Asylum at Night.

It’s ooky spooky in the asylum at night. Crazy ol’ Renfield might give you a fright. He’ll jump on your back, you’ll be in a bind. In the asylum’s dank halls, who knows what you’ll find? You might see things like hairy black bats, You might see things like silky black cats. At every quick […]

The Friday Funnies! A Pie in the Face!

The Friday Funnies! A Pie in the Face!

These boys have been creating Stooge-tacular comedy since the 1930s. Because why frown when you can nyuk-nyuk-nyuk your way through life’s absurdity? Life’s hard these days, my friends. Look for the funny side of it and stay away from that which ain’t…or…you might get a pie in your face. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted October […]

The Friday Funnies – Death Became Him.

The Friday Funnies – Death Became Him.

Note to self: When next you decorate a chandelier for a posh wedding, immediately after climbing up your 12-foot ladder, check out said light fixture. A shriveled-up, dead lizard, four paws in the air, can be a bit of a surprise. Whatever surprises come your way today, keep smiling. It’s good for the soul. Big […]

The Friday Funnies! An Old-Fashioned Kind of Guy.

The Friday Funnies! An Old-Fashioned Kind of Guy.

I’m an old-fashioned kind of guy–women and children first or ladies first–get the picture? But, when someone screams, “There’s a huge snake in the hallway just outside your office door!” It’s every fool for himself. (LOL!) Don’t be the snake in someone’s life. Remember what Oscar Wilde once said, “Some cause happiness wherever they go; […]

The Friday Funnies! Vitalis and my Fourth Birthday.

The Friday Funnies! Vitalis and my Fourth Birthday.

Yeah, I know! I’m cute. It’s my 4th birthday. I’ve got on a cool shirt and Vitalis in my hair. But I can’t hold it any longer…I think I’m gonna toot. (LOL!) Come on now, laugh with this cute little boy. Remember: As a birthday cake is to the body, so is laughter to the […]

The Friday Funnies – Miss Lucy and Renfield!

The Friday Funnies – Miss Lucy and Renfield!

“Miss Lucy!” Renfield said with a doleful sigh. “I’ll never screech and scream again IF…” With demented eyes, he paused and looked around the room. “Dr. Seward, I’ll never eat flies and spiders again IF…” His heart tightening with fear, Renfield glared at young Harker. “You’ll never have to shoo away that evil bat again […]

The Friday Funnies – Though Your Vay Be Thorny.

The Friday Funnies – Though Your Vay Be Thorny.

Help and double Help! So last night I’m minding my own business and suddenly, my toes and fingers gnarled up. Hair started sprouting on my head. (No complaints about that! ) I started baying at the moon. And in the back of my mind, an old gypsy woman kept repeating, “The vay you valked vas […]

The Friday Funnies – They All Screamed from Ice Cream!

The Friday Funnies – They All Screamed from Ice Cream!

Ice cream, ice cream, they all screamed for ice cream! Then they screamed for me to open the door so they could get some. So vhat am I? Chopped liver. Oy Vey! Hopefully, eating ice cream today will put a smile on your face and bring joy to your heart. Big hug, y’all!

The Friday Funnies – This Younger Generation and Bats.

The Friday Funnies – This Younger Generation and Bats.

This younger generation…I just don’t know. I showed my prissy boy, Louie, the bat from Gulfport Little Theater’s 1984 production of DRACULA, and he almost passed out. He’s such a wuss! But then he threw a rubber snake at me, and I peed in my pants. (LOL!) He agreed to hold the bat after I […]

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES – Where’s the Plunger!

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES – Where’s the Plunger!

When you’re up to your armpits in toilet paper, it’s hard to remember where you hid the toilet plunger. Don’t forget: to make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; but to be able to laugh at yourself, that’s maturity. How’s your maturity level? Giggle and laugh today. That’s an order! Later Gaters Who Follow […]

The Friday Funnies – Breaking Wind.

The Friday Funnies – Breaking Wind.

“And that, my friends, is one of my favorite stories about what happened the morning some old lady broke wind during my Uncle Charlie’s funeral at the D’Lo Baptist Church. By the way, this is good chicken.” Please remember: In the windy halls of life, a good laugh is good for the soul. Big hug, […]

The Friday Funnies! Oops! Wrong Dream!

The Friday Funnies! Oops! Wrong Dream!

“Last night, I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” Oops! Wrong dream! () Last night, I dreamt I was flying; clocks and time meant nothing as I strove to become the wanna-be studly shadow that floated above me. Alas, disaster! During my imaginary flight, the bed collapsed due to my twisted contortions. I tumbled out […]

The Friday Funnies – Ma Bell’s on Her Death Bed.

The Friday Funnies – Ma Bell’s on Her Death Bed.

Alas and alack! I knew this day would come. The demise of the home phone! Since home phones are but a distant memory for many of you, I’m sure it’s difficult to relate to my anguish. Where, oh where, did I put my Smoke Signals Handbook? Why oh why did I tell my carrier pigeon […]

The Friday Funnies – Sitting and Minding Your Own Business.

The Friday Funnies – Sitting and Minding Your Own Business.

Ain’t life unpredictable at times! There you are, sitting and minding your own business, when BOOM, something happens to take away your peaceful, enjoyable day. Don’t let that happen to you today. Remember: Life always offers you a second chance…it’s called tomorrow. Later Looking-Forward-To-A-Great-Day Gaters! (Originally posted October 8, 2021)

The Friday Funnies – You’re Under Arrest!

The Friday Funnies – You’re Under Arrest!

Greetings! Meanwhile, in other news, it appears this old coot has lost more than his meteorite. His mind, perhaps? Did he not have a hairbrush to brush that thinning mop before going on the air? As you go through the day, try to look your best…it will make you feel better about yourself. Later Looking-Good […]

The Friday Funnies – Hemingway and Classical Art.

The Friday Funnies – Hemingway and Classical Art.

Greetings! A good book and classical art. What more could a person ask for? Right? Remember: Try to laugh while walking along life’s bumpy pathway. You have a choice—either you laugh or you cry. But Honey! Crying gives me a headache, a runny nose, and bloodshot eyes. Makes me look like I’ve been on a […]

The Friday Funnies – A Walk Down Memory Lane.

The Friday Funnies – A Walk Down Memory Lane.

While sifting through a stack of boxes filled with old papers and ring binders, I came across my old KNS Publicity Folder from the early 1990s. Its yellowing pages and envelopes packed with aging snaps brought a smile. Remembering all my friends who had entertained me over the years with their stage antics made me […]

The Friday Funnies! A Boar and A Bore.

The Friday Funnies! A Boar and A Bore.

While talking with my friend, Billy the Boar, he yawned. “Am I boring you?” I asked, “You’ve yawned five times.” Billy the Boar, quick on his four hoofs, responded, “I wasn’t yawning. They were unsuccessful attempts to speak.” And there you have it. Laugh with vigor today; it will make you feel better. Later Don’t-Be-A- […]

The Friday Funnies – Grandfather and Silvester.

The Friday Funnies – Grandfather and Silvester.

For those of you who say I’m behind the times, let the record show the Kalbergs have always been on the cutting edge of technology. For evidence, I present a snap of my grandfather, Frank August Kalberg, Sr., and a lady friend of unknown origin. He told me the ostrich’s name was Silvester, who, on […]

The Friday Funnies – Guys and Dolls and Striped Suits.

The Friday Funnies – Guys and Dolls and Striped Suits.

“Hey, Sky Masterson!” said Nathan Detroit. “Why are your suit stripes bigger than mine?” “Because, Mr. Nathan Detroit,” said Sky Massterson, “My costume designer had a bigger paintbrush than yours did.” And that, dear friends, is the fashion news from the theatrical world of Off, Off, Off-Broadway. Big hug, y’all. (Originally posted September 27, 2024)

The Friday Funnies – Don’t Lose Your Sense of Humor.

The Friday Funnies – Don’t Lose Your Sense of Humor.

Father God, with the world in freefall, please don’t let us lose our sense of humor. Please give us the wisdom to laugh at a good joke, to glean humor from our everyday pratfalls, and to pass our sense of humor on to others. With this in mind, my friends, I post the following. Big […]

The Friday Funnies! Lost in a Van Gogh Painting.

The Friday Funnies! Lost in a Van Gogh Painting.

Oh! My! Was it the stuffed bell peppers? That Sichuan spicy hot pot? Or was it the large bowl of shrimp creole? Whatever it was, I awoke last night from a horrible nightmare! I was trapped in a Van Gogh painting with no way out. Then I remembered the painting was a bedroom in an […]

The Friday Funnies! Tales from the Kitchen Part 5.

The Friday Funnies! Tales from the Kitchen Part 5.

The taco salad at FBC Gulfport’s Wednesday Night supper was delish, and the homemade banana pudding was, too! However, some of the kiddies wanted ice cream. I told them we had plenty. But, alas, I discovered we didn’t. When I informed the little ones of our dilemma, well, to say the least, my message was […]

The Friday Funnies! Helpful Hints for the Elderly #1.

The Friday Funnies! Helpful Hints for the Elderly #1.

Are you like me? Spend half your time thinking about what you need to do, then spend the next half trying to remember what it was? Oi! Vey! However, I’m thankful Dr. Spencer Silver invented the Post-It for old-timers like me. If you forget to laugh today, use a Post-It to remind you to do […]

The Friday Funnies – Crafty Eyes and Snarky Smile.

The Friday Funnies – Crafty Eyes and Snarky Smile.

Whatever rumors you’ve heard about this fellow with crafty eyes and snarky smile, please note: they are false, the accusations biased and unfounded. He’s innocent of all charges. Any pictures of him that you might see at your local Post Office have been put there by ne’er-do-wells intent on fanning the rumor mill. () Today, […]

The Friday Funnies – Jim Cantore and Prissy Louie.

The Friday Funnies – Jim Cantore and Prissy Louie.

If you see prissy Louie, please don’t say anything about the storm. We’re fine, but Louie—the bad boy he thinks he is—spent most of Wednesday night under the bed. () When he heard Jim Cantore on the telly, he got it into his tousled, blonde head that Hurricane Francine would be as bad as Katrina […]

The Friday Funnies – A Musical Mishap.

The Friday Funnies – A Musical Mishap.

Gentlemen, be warned! This eye-catching, tuba latrine is the latest refurbishment at the D’Lo Concert Hall. In keeping with the building’s musical tastes, it was created by the Hall’s interior designer, Thatcher T. Bumgarden. However, at the grand opening, disaster soon raised its ugly head. According to the D’Lo Dispatch, the latrine was christened by […]

The Friday Funnies – Hit the Pause Button.

The Friday Funnies – Hit the Pause Button.

In light of past events, I’m taking a moment away from my usual Friday silliness. I wondered why last Friday’s Funnies (which I thought was very funny) got so few hits. Then it dawned on me that the times were not so funny. Ida was brewing, and it was apparent that wherever she went ashore, […]

The Friday Funnies – Tales from the Kitchen. Part III.

The Friday Funnies – Tales from the Kitchen. Part III.

“Kalberg,” yelled Adam, FBC’s Chef Magnifique. “That can’s got a hair trigger!” “What’s a hair…” says I, as my “dear” friends laughed their heads off. Oh! Well! I guess this means I’ve been demoted, yet again, to Chief Garbage-Taker-Outer for Wednesday Night Suppers. Come join us for more antics from the Kitchen. Remember, an ounce […]

The Friday Funnies – Mae West is Correct!

The Friday Funnies – Mae West is Correct!

The ever delightful Miss West is correct: there’s no excuse for not having a good time! And that’s what I intend to do while away. This will be my last FRIDAY FUNNIES for a while, so in my absence, don’t forget to laugh, love, and have a good time. Like the Good Book says, “Laughter […]

The Friday Funnies – The Hindenburg’s Distant Cousin.

The Friday Funnies – The Hindenburg’s Distant Cousin.

I always wanted to travel by zeppelin, especially on an airship like the Hindenburg—filled with helium and not hydrogen, of course. However, I’ll pass on this latest zeppelin creation christened the Hindenbutt. Whatever your favorite mode of travel is, don’t forget to have a good laugh while enjoying the sights. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted […]

The Friday Funnies – The Chief Pot Stirrer.

The Friday Funnies – The Chief Pot Stirrer.

Greetigns! Oh! How the mighty have fallen. I was once the Chief Pot Stirrer for Wednesday night suppers at FBC Gulfport. Due to a tempest in a garbage can, as opposed to a teapot, I’m now the Chief Pot Scraper and Garbage Taker Outer 3rd class. Oh! Woe is me! However, today, don’t let life […]

The Friday Funnies – Cinnamon or Basil?

The Friday Funnies – Cinnamon or Basil?

Note to self: When making cinnamon toast for breakfast, remember this. A: If it’s still dark, turn on a bright light in the kitchen before beginning. B: Gather all ingredients carefully. Check each spice bottle label to avoid mixing up lookalikes. C: Upon discovering a mistaken spice selection, soldier on, remembering the old adage, waste […]

The Friday Funnies – Tea with the Queen and Garavani Sneakers.

The Friday Funnies – Tea with the Queen and Garavani Sneakers.

Dear friends, with our trip to England just around the corner, I have a question about proper etiquette while traveling in a foreign country. Do you think these high-tops are appropriate to take tea with Queen Elizabeth? I don’t want to appear nouveau riche, as it were. But do want to make a good impression. […]

The Friday Funnies – The Body in the Backyard.

The Friday Funnies – The Body in the Backyard.

Bubba T. Kalberg here with my latest gardening tip: When burying the body of a banished lover, a whacked-out boss, a nagging wife, a loud-snoring husband, or a “Karen” neighbor, remember to cover it with endangered plants so it’s illegal to dig it up. (Kudzu is not an endangered plant. ) Follow me for more […]

The Friday Funnies – Uncle Cuthbert The Family Miser.

The Friday Funnies – Uncle Cuthbert The Family Miser.

Here’s a picture of my Great, Great Uncle Cuthbert, better known to the family as “The Miser.” He often pontificated on how easy it is to save money. “Nephew, it don’t take no PHD from the D’Lo College of Farming to figure out a way to keep your pennies safe. You gotta stay away from […]

The Friday Funnies – Strange Weather We’re Having.

The Friday Funnies – Strange Weather We’re Having.

Strange weather we’re having, y’all. Who knew in February of this year, there would be a cold snap in Costa Maya? The only thing worse than being freezing cold is pretending you’re not in front of people who can clearly see you are! Keep smiling, y’all! It warms your soul. Big hug.

The Friday Funnies! Sptiz and Phelps be Forewarned.

The Friday Funnies! Sptiz and Phelps be Forewarned.

Mark and Michael, forewarned is forearmed! This Sexy Sea Monkey is comin’ for your gold…as in Olympic medals. You boys may be all-time record holders, but I’m bustin’ y’all’s swimmin’ records in 2024! I’m swimming daily laps around my three-ring, blow-up swimming pool and love repeating that in my three-story, bouncy, blow-up house with a […]

The Friday Funnies – Workin’ Stiffs Slavin’ Away.

The Friday Funnies – Workin’ Stiffs Slavin’ Away.

For all you workin’ stiffs out there slaving away at your jobs, try and catch 40 winks if you can. While working at Ye Ole DHS Office, my favorite time to do so was during the staff meeting. The only drawback was the intense heat in the conference room. Why is it that supervisors and […]

The Friday Funnies – I’m Dead, Now What?

The Friday Funnies – I’m Dead, Now What?

What would I do without my dear old friends? When I told Mr. Delk that I was ready to go, thanks to Riemann’s Funeral Home and the book, “I’m Dear, Now What,” he lovingly gave me an early birthday present, shown below. While thanking him for that bracelet, I reminded him of one additional bracelet […]