Last week, I posted the first edition of my new 5 a.m. Stories feature called Forlorn Friday. It is aimed at letting folks think about something other than the imminent destruction of our beloved democracy and our personal freedoms.
The reaction has been touching.
“Forlorn Friday is a miracle!” declared Sheila R., of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. “I feel all better, now! Where are my jammies and cocoa?”
Okay, to be honest, nobody actually said that. If there really is a Sheila R., of Saratoga Springs, I didn’t hear from her, and I apologize for misappropriating her good name.
I do still think we need to clear our minds and begin afresh. For today’s Forlorn Friday, I’m bringing out the big guns. We’ve got an amazing feel-good video, and TWO wonderful dad jokes!
The video, which I secretly recorded myself 18 months ago, shows our dog, Molly, using her paws to turn a doorknob and escape from our kitchen. If you watch carefully, you can see our other dog. Daisy, trailing just behind Molly in the great escape. Keep on watching, and Molly will reappear to inspect her work.
Pretty sweet, huh?
And now, two first-class Dad Jokes.
Number One Dad Joke of the Week:
So, this penguin walks into a bar and says to the bartender, “Did my brother come in here for a drink?”
The bartender says, “I don’t know. What does he look like?”
Second Best Dad Joke of the Week:
I called the Paranoia Hotline. The first thing they asked me was, “How did you get our number?”
I hope you like these. I’ll have another Forlorn Friday in one week. Meanwhile, the day after tomorrow there will be a new 5 a.m. Story, and I think it’s slightly better than average.
If you haven’t already subscribed to my 5 a.m. Stories for a mere $5 a month, now would be a good time. You get a shiny new shrink-wrapped story every Sunday, plus you can leave your own comments on my stories. Even really nasty comments.
In addition, my entire 5 a.m. Story archive is wide open to paid subscribers. For you history buffs and academic researchers out there, it goes all the way back to 2023! How can you beat a bargain like that?
Thank you so much, Bob!
After watching the video of Molly a few times I can now open the door and get out of my kitchen, too!
I have never been able to get Dad jokes on the first read. Sort of anticlimactic every time. But they ARE funny. Molly remains, as I have always asserted, the smartest dog I've ever met! Daisy is wise to follow her. Fridays are now not nearly so folorn as they once were. Thanks, Bob.