I was born laughing.

I like to be funny. To introduce humor into most situations. Even at a funeral. After all, life and death can be taken too seriously. If so, that tends to eliminate the fun. I find laughter invigorating. Especially when I’m with people who refuse to laugh. They come off as funny. Of course, some of ‘em think I’m being disrespectful. That I should take a solemn approach. To just about everything.  I can be solemn. Momentarily. But not for a long time.  I need relief. Loosening up, so to speak.  Laughter is good for my mental, physical and emotional health. Most babies are born crying. But not me. I came into the world laughing. I want to leave the same way. –Jim Broede