Legacy: The Gift of Writing

Many people in music; the movies; television;Bug," Catch It...and, Spread It Around: Humor can be
architecture; politics; athletes, educators; businessfound around the house; the workplace and out in
people, leave a part of themselves behind...so, theythe streets, too.* Taking Chances With My Ideas: As
can be remembered when they hang up theira woodcarver, I always took chances with my ideas,
sneakers. Wouldn't it be great to be remembered forand now with my writing, I do the same thing.* It's
something other than a pile of debt?* * *As aAll About Making People Happy: I speak for everyone
woodcarver, I'm out of the art and craft world, andin the United States, when I say that we are all
not out of the writing world, so I have nolooking for the same thing...a quality life!* Nobody Has
background in writing whatsoever. In college, I didCornered the Market on Ideas: Here, I give a few
not major in English, communications or journalism. (Iexamples of my ideas, and how they came about.* I
majored in girls) So, the articles shown here, are myRefused to Raise Two "Mama's Boys!": From the time
first attempt to be published on websites and ezinesthey were toddlers, my two boys were going to
on the Internet, etc.My articles include:* Thelearn discipline and responsibility. (No spanking)* How I
Two-Headed Monster: Halloween night of 1995, wasGot Started in Humor: The community center took all
one of the most funny and entertaining nights of myof us kids to a picnic one day, and I almost died that
life.* The Stigma Concerning Mental Illness Must Bedreadful day!* Do I Look Like a Rocket Scientist To
Removed: A house/apartment fire can destroy ourYou?: Some people can make the simplest
lives very quickly, and any of us would need medicalthing...complex and confusing.* Have You Ever Kissed
mental health treatment.* Discrimination Against Olderan Ashtray? (Pucker-up!): My ex-wife smoked for the
Workers (Ageism): In my 40's and 50's at the time, I19 years we were together, and there will never be
don't have any doubt that ageism led to myanother woman around me who smokes, or I'll just
downfall.* How I Lost 40 Pounds: I ballooned up tolive alone.* Politics: Throw the Bums Out!: In 1992, the
210 pounds, and afraid of diabetes, I knew theAmerican people threw the bums out of Washington
weight had to come off.* You Can't Pleaseand I hope they do it again in 2006.* Marriage: Style
Everyone...So, Don't Try: There is so much criticism,and Creative Writing: We all have our own
jealousy and hate in the world...that all of us have tofingerprint...it is who we are. We all have our own
deal with it in our own way!* AUTO RACING:way of writing, too.* Peer-Pressure: It's Everywhere!:
Ladies...Start Your Engines: This was a fun piece toPeer-pressure is not just for teen-agers.
write, and I had to stretch my imagination to do it,Peer-pressure will follow us all to the grave, buy
as 33 women compete at the Indy 500.* Don't Golfthose who want us to go a different direction with
My Way: When someone asks what my handicap inour lives.* Hey...Buddy...Can You Spare $100.00 for a
golf is, I answer, "GOLF!"* Ricky's Story: AlcoholismCup of Coffee?: There is so much greed and
and "Tough Love!": I have an alcoholic brother, whoselfishness in the country today!* Do You Have a
had to be straightened up the hard way.* So...YouFear of Failure?: I think this is a great story of a
Want To Be Funny, eh?: I'm one of the funniest guyswoman, who was afraid to get out and sell her art
in the country (yeah, right), so if you want to bework, and finally got the courage to do it.* A Feast
funny, I'll give you a few tips.* My personalizedfor the Eyes: The International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta:
license plate reads: SLOWPOK: In this piece, I explainI live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and for 35 years,
how the idea for the plate came about.* HumorI've watched one of the most photographed events
Helps Us All Cope With the Aging Process: None ofin the world.* Are we "Fighting Like Cats and Dogs"
us are getting any younger.* Music: The Beginning ofon the Internet?: Competition is a way of life in
Rock and Roll For Me. (1955): It took me 50 years toAmerica.* The Hero's of 9/11 Will Never Be
write this piece.* Sabrina: Another Smoking Casualty:Forgotten: The will and strength of the American
A friend of mine, died of smoking at a young age ofpeople will never be defeated by anyone!There are
38, and left a 14 year old son behind. Shame!* Goodmany boomers turning the corner on 60 years of
Writing Requirs Good Speling and Gramma: Iage, and I am one of them. Never in my lifetime,
receeved a terible emale from a felow one da, and itcould I have imagined, that I would have the
was ridled with spelling and grammer erors.* Smokingopportunity to express my ideas; show my writing
Sucks: How I Quit Smoking: I quit smoking in 1970,pieces to the world on something called the
and I explain how I did it.* The Negative Side of"Internet!" Amazing!A legacy...I can leave of my
Humor: Unfortunately, humor is riddled with thewritings all over the world on the Internet...until the
negative, with name-calling; put-down of others; ethicend of time! I can leave my humor pieces, too!
jokes; teasing of others...just to get a laugh!* The(What humor, Jer?) I can see it all happening to me
English Language is All "Greek" To Me: Another funnow! I become one of the greatest writers the world
piece to write, and it is a spoof on how difficult thehas ever known! Parades are held for me all over the
English language can be.* Just Say "NO" To Dirtycountry! The networks cover this incredible story of
Humor: A few tips I give to combat the jokestersrags to riches! Talk shows want me on their
who thrive on dirty humor.* How Humor Helps Me toshow...movie producers are waiting in line...heads of
Cope: Laughter is the best medicine, and it has beenstate all over the world want me in their country...the
humor that has helped me to cope through myPresident of the United States calls! (I'll let him wait)
darkest days.* Does Life Begin at 40?: Another funBillionaires are lined up to meet me...I become famous
piece...but, you'd better read this quick...you might notover-night...book deals...movie deals...book
be around long...hurry!* How I Saved My Dog Daniel: Isignings...shout it from the roof-tops...my 15 minutes
explain how Daniel swallowed an object, which lodgedof fame...I got it...A STAR IS BORN...Excuse me...do I
in his throat, and what I did to save him...all in 30hear laughter? I didn't write this piece to be
seconds!* Laughter is the Best Medicine: I write aamusing...so, why are we laughing...excuse me...My
couple of funnies, and explain how and why theyAuthor's Den: Here, you can get additional information
were written. No, this isn't English 101 for dumbos!*about where my articles have been published (25+
Think Positive: Out With the Negative: I have zerowebsites), and the latest news, etc. -
tolerance for negative people!* Life's EmbarrassingWebsite name; humordoctormd - Over 200 colorful
Moments: I write about two embarrassing incidentspages; over 500 graphics
that happened to my wife and a friend.* The "Humoremail; - Copyright; Jerry L.