funny – Penny Askew

Please Do This Good

I have been fortunate to have taught a lot of really hilarious kids, so today I thought I’d share a collection of funny student stories. This batch is circa 2005-2008, in no particular order. ~~We were prepping for a performance at a small school theater that had several signs displayed noting that the use ofContinue reading “Please Do This Good”

Switched at Intermission

When I recently blogged (in three parts) about a flu-stricken Nutcracker weekend, some of my friends initially confused that story with another time that our Clara became ill. That is also a funny story, illness notwithstanding, and after spending a good chunk of the day trying to update my C.V. after not touching it forContinue reading “Switched at Intermission”

I Have A Better Idea

In an earlier post [see The Show Must Go On (Finale)], I recounted a conversation with my oldest godson, Charles, in which he said “I have some ideas,” and noted that there was a story behind that statement. That is the subject of today’s post. Charles was all about dance, even before he could walk.Continue reading “I Have A Better Idea”

The Show Must Go On (Finale)

Note: You’ll probably want to read Parts 1 and 2 before this one, if you haven’t already. As we head into the final chapter of Stomach Bug Nut(cracker), or, as I have recently been reminded that some called it, The Pukecracker, I’d like to apologize for the multiple installments. I’m usually not a fan ofContinue reading “The Show Must Go On (Finale)”

The Show Must Go On (Part 1)

You might think the title of today’s musings is a general reference to our current state of affairs, but I’ve chosen instead to go in the direction of something a little more specific, and hopefully humorous, because I think we all need a little levity right now. It is virus-related, but not COVID-19. This postContinue reading “The Show Must Go On (Part 1)”