More than once I have had my brain paralyzed by what psychiatrists call Old House Delusion Disease (OHDD). My wife and I bought an old house that had every known old-house problem, including termites, not to mention a grand total of one closet, and an entire room that had no electrical outlets -- a clear indication that the house was not built by or for people with a need for, say, lighting.
By Dave Barry, From "Dave Barry's Money Secrets" in Reader's Digest - October 2006
Telling a funny joke depends on a good sense of timing. Here's how most people ruin jokes.
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Why laughter really is the best medicine.
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If Your Food Could Talk...12 Funny Cartoons
If your food came to life, how would it act? What would it say? Check out this hilarious slideshow to find out.
Married couples still have to deal with the battle of the sexes. The humorous battle continues between sports and discussion.
By Andy Simmons in Reader's Digest - April 2008
Humor columnist Andy Simmons attacks poison ivy.
By Andy Simmons, guest columnist in Reader's Digest - August 2006
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The star of Will & Grace talks about her upcoming rolls in the remake of the 1939 classic, The Women, and the second season of the TV show, The Starter Wife.
Humor columnist Andy Simmons tries to get reacquainted with his macho side.
By Andy Simmons, guest columnist in Reader's Digest - September 2006
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