Happy Birthday, Sicko
I’d be remiss–and in trouble–if I didn’t say happy 7th wedding anniversary to the love of my life, Emily Hunter. That wasn’t her original last name; just wanted to make that clear. That’s Emily on […]
Tag: love
When planning a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway, don’t forget to invite your wife
For years people the world over have sought my advice as a foremost authority on matters of the heart. Perhaps it’s because I’m half-German. Or maybe because I got an A- in French in high […]
Ask a Terrier: Your Dog or Your Boyfriend. Is That Really a Question?
Budleigh the Terrier offers professional advice from a licensed dog. Dear Budleigh, I came across your column while looking for advice about keeping New Year’s resolutions. So, are you a dog or what? If you […]
Poetry For Lovers
At a loss for words to express your love, try . . . Paul the Love Bard Check out my latest novel, the hilarious apocalyptic thriller, Do Lutheran Hunks Eat Mushrooms? It’s published by HumorOutcasts and […]
The Secrets of a Happy Marriage?
I was listening to the 60s channel on Sirius while driving today and they were honoring the institution of marriage. It seems that psychologists are looking for the reasons why couples seem to grow closer […]
An Excerpt from Rats, Mice and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank: An Inspirational Collection of Essays from Humorous to Human by Leslie Handler
HOPress is so proud and excited to have published this wonderful book from syndicated columnist Leslie Handler. Rats, Mice and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank: An Inspirational Collection of Essays from Humorous […]
All I want for Valentine’s Day is…
Valentine’s Day used to hold such romantic feelings for me. I can remember back in high school my fellow female students would look forward to see if the boys we liked (usually from one of […]
How We Heal
Not our normal humor post, but Mary Farr’s book If I Could Mend Your Heart is a book we seem to all need right now. So, sharing this beautiful post. Humor still abounds on the […]
Wife says ‘You two are better than U2!’
I’ve been married almost 17 years, and I know that my wife is not materialistic. For Christmas, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries and birthdays, she doesn’t want much. She’s more into the thought and love behind a […]
Breaking up with an English Teacher
[The following text exchange took place between a female business executive named Roxanne and her boyfriend of four years, Virgil, a high school English teacher.] Roxanne: Dear Virgil, I gotta tell you something and it’s […]