It weighs on my heart and can be sobering.

Are we losing our sense of humor? Over the last few years, things have definitely changed. Most of our comedian friends have called quits to touring. One of them is even becoming a preacher.

At times, I see humorous friends, start to speak then say, “Never mind.”

I come from a witty family. My parents, my siblings, their kids: All are quick witted and entertaining with a story. That’s nice in the good times but in the hard times? We still find humor and it carries us through.

At Mama’s visitation, I stood at the foot of the casket, accepting condolences. Whenever a farmer asked, “If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.” I repeatedly replied, “Could you bush hog my pasture?”

Rodney, my brother-in-law, always one of the funniest people

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