A funny fictional book (Jerry Klinger’s Boynton Beach Chronicles), reviewed in last week’s column, has triggered memories of our real-life visits to the Sunshine State. [Joel H. Cohen]
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By Elona Baron as told to Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — (Photo 1) I’ve heard there may be a meat shortage. To prepare for that eventuality, I’m chewing on my stuffed rabbit a lot. (Photo 2) This is my owner’s son. Since I’m worried he might leave the house and not wear a mask or
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
This week President Trump told Americans to consider themselves warriors in the battle against coronavirus and the mobilization to reopen the economy. Here are dispatches from the front lines to guide them. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireTwelve score (Jared searched on Google to tell me how many years a score was) and fourteen years ago, the founding fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation sanctioning slavery, and dedicated to the proposition that all white men with property were created equal. They did a decent job drafting the constitution, but not as great as I could have done. None of them ever had their own highly rated TV show! I would have omitted Articles I and III. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Honey holds a significant place in Jewish tradition, most prominently at Rosh Hashanah when we dip apples in honey for a sweet new year. There was a question as to whether honey is actually kosher. The Mishna says in Tractate Bechorot, “That which comes from something which is Tameh [non-Kosher] is Tameh, and that which comes of that which is Tahor [Kosher] is Tahor.” Therefore, for example, camel’s milk and stork eggs are not kosher as camels and storks are not kosher animals. Why is honey kosher, when the bees which produce it are not kosher? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Of the Jewish friends and relatives who have migrated to the land of the Early Bird – southern Florida –few have supplied as many laughs and good feelings as William Rabinowitz, the fictional hero of Jerry Klinger’s book, Boynton Beach Chronicles: Tails of Norman. [Book review by Joel H. Cohen]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jerry Klinger, Jewish Religion, Joel H. Cohen, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & SatireSince many governors and the president are rushing to reopen the economy even before the White House guidelines for reopening have been met, job seekers looking for safe work should apply for these positions. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
While pawing through the newspaper today before I chewed it up, I noticed a report about the first case of a human transmitting Covid19 to a dog. Given the incompetence shown by the Golden Deceiver when he advised ingesting or injecting bleach or Lysol as a cure for the disease (which is akin to telling dogs to eat rat poison if they don’t want to be bitten by a rat), I have decided that the United States needs to appoint a top dog to manage the pandemic. [Satire by Laure Baron channeling his dog Elona]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireThe account of the Exodus from Egypt has given amateur comedians a renewed opportunity to joke about Moses, and then launch into a criticism of modern men. “If only Moses had used a GPS,” it goes, “or if, like most men, he hadn’t been embarrassed to ask for directions, we would have come to Israel much, much sooner.” [Satire by Joel H. Cohen]
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireWhile it is still not clear if there will be an NFL football season this fall, the league is moving forward, having just held their annual draft of college players. The ceremony took place via teleconference, without much of the pomp that normally accompanies the announcements by teams of their selected players. One college player got the attention of the Jewish world in February when he was interviewed during the NFL Combine, the event where prospective players are showcased prior to the draft. The athlete appeared for an interview wearing a Star of David around his neck, and a reporter asked him the significance of the star. Who was the player and what was his explanation? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireThere’s a site on my IPad/ Where we can all converse. /On the Zoom, on the Zoom. {Beach Boy parody by Laurie Baron]
Very few people are aware that the President studied medicine at Trump University where his grades were the highest ever recorded. He did so well that he was permitted to skip his internship and residency. He opted not to practice because he had to take over the family business. He has kept up with medicine by watching Dr. Oz and Grey’s Anatomy. Managing the pandemic has thrust him into the role of dispensing prescriptions for curing the coronavirus. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireImagine that historians recently discovered manuscripts from the Center for Bubonic Control (CBC), advising kings how to deal with the pandemic. Further, imagine Donald Trump hearing about these documents, and wondering if they might contain lessons for how he should handle the Covid19 crisis. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireThe Liberate Protests to reopen the economy immediately are popping up everywhere. I’ve been reading the slogans on the signs held by the protesters and feel compelled to respond to them. [Satire by Laurie Baron]
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