There’s a new book in the works! It’s about loved ones who are aging and/or declining. To add some shock and awe (more humor than shock and awe) it will include a chapter on faux pas said by people who’ve misplaced—or completely lost— their communication filters! (Perhaps they never had one!) It happens so quickly,… Continue reading Did They Really Just Say That?
Author: bobbewhite
Speaker~Author~Certified Laughter Leader (Seriously!) I look at life with a sense of humor and the gift of laughter and help organizations do the same. I try to write the way I talk, so you will find me less stuffy than Miss Huddleston's English Class and and a step above a toddler. I figure that if we all "play attention" to humor in our daily routines, and we'll all have more joy and less stress in this thing called life.
Long Time, No Blog Posts!
HELLO! It’s been a while. Why? (Shrugging emoji!) Excellent excuses follow: Just couldn’t figure out what to write during COVID. So I didn’t. Retired from the bank 12/31/2020! I have more time now. Finally finished writing my book! Say WHAT? What Book? Stay with me… Whew! This puppy took parts of three years for me… Continue reading Long Time, No Blog Posts!
Practicing Help Thanks Wow
Practicing Help Thanks Wow Bobbe White – 8/02/2020 I asked a friend to recommend a book that had been helpful to her during a tough time as I needed an idea for a struggling friend. She sited Anne Lamott’s bestseller, “Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers.” The ironic thing is that I had given it… Continue reading Practicing Help Thanks Wow
WTH? (Where’s the humor)
Good Friday Morning! I didn’t mean Good Friday, exactly, or is it? In psychology circles, we call this, “Reality Orientation” and some of us a really struggling with simple things, like, “What day is it?” SHORT BUT SWEET post today readers. My pinky is impaired. Yesterday I joined a sorority called “Phi Slamma Jamma.” (See photo.)… Continue reading WTH? (Where’s the humor)
Why We Can’t Have Dinner Parties
(Not now, any time). It’s not cost, space or lack of serving pieces and dishes. Now, that I’ve inherited Mom’s pieces, we are more than equipped. It’s because we have a noise problem. Her name is Lily White, a black Lab with a persistent personality. She’s a beggar. It’s Jeff’s fault, not mine. He claims Lily… Continue reading Why We Can’t Have Dinner Parties
America Has Changed (and it’s a a big hairy deal.)
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Jeff, the other side of Bobbe. She asked me to write a guest blog. I assume this first time request was in disguise of her saying, “You’re bored. Leave me alone!” The Times Are A-Changin’. In so many small ways, this damn virus is changing lives.… Continue reading America Has Changed (and it’s a a big hairy deal.)
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
The OG of eternal optimists, Dad had a great outlook on life. Sometimes too much so! Sometimes, I’d want to say, “Mediocre down, Dad, mediocre down!” He had oodles of life experiences – some life threatening, but his attitude carried him through most of them. Irvie didn’t do well without answers. He’d really be struggling… Continue reading You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Stay Connected: it’s a pretty big deal
Unusual times call for connecting with your bunch! (ElleGee Design: illustrator) Feeling a bit on edge and a little (lot) scared? Are you claustrophobic at home already with nowhere to go? Even Lily White, the black Lab, is confused, “I need my space!” She growled. For now, it’s our new normal. And we are the… Continue reading Stay Connected: it’s a pretty big deal
Don’t assume: it’s a pretty big deal.
When we assume certain things about a person, you know what happens!
Aftermath: the forgotten haircut
When irony occurs, It’s both amazing and amusing. I’ve received several benefits and insights from that missed haircut last week. Go figure. Mistakes have a way of providing those things. First, Kris, the stylist, was gracious about my no-show. How does he do it? I’m not sure if I could be as forgiving. This a… Continue reading Aftermath: the forgotten haircut
