Category Archives: ELL

Just Around the Bend

Posted on January 24, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why was the metal wire so upset? A: It was getting bent out of shape over nothing! Explanation: Metal wire comes in all sorts of sizes, measured by how thick it is.  Electrical wire also comes in different thicknesses.  Metal … Continue reading →

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Beyond Reproach

Posted on January 16, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What happened to the mouse when he fell into the bathtub? A: He came out squeaky clean! Explanation: Just as a cow says “moo” and a pig says “oink,” mice squeak.  If you are interested in hearing an hour of … Continue reading →

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On the Lookout

Posted on January 9, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What did the orange say to the banana when they were looking for the apple? A: Keep your eyes peeled! Explanation: It’s summer where I am (not -20º like the other place I call home) and it’s a great time … Continue reading →

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I Hearby Resolve

Posted on January 1, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why did the past year seem to go by in a blur? A: Your resolution must have been too low! Explanation: Happy New Year!  I wish you the very best in 2022!! Do you make new year’s resolutions?  A new … Continue reading →

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Mindfully Present

Posted on December 26, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the aliens on the UFO land on Christmas morning? A: They were selfish, and did not want to share their presence! Explanation: UFOs are unidentified flying objects, often seen as flying saucers.  Flying saucers (if they exist) come … Continue reading →

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Keep It Down Out There!

Posted on December 12, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What is the nosiest game you can play? A: Racket-ball! Explanation: Some people like some noise in their lives while others prefer a quiet environment.  Some of us are in between–sometimes I like a little music or background noise but … Continue reading →

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A Little Off the Sides

Posted on December 4, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? A: Because it needed to be trimmed! Explanation: Now that it is December, ’tis the season when many people prepare to celebrate Christmas.  For those who celebrate, buying and decorating a … Continue reading →

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News Flash

Posted on November 21, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the ice cream cone become a news reporter?A: Because he wanted to get the scoop! Explanation: Do you watch the evening news?  Listen to news on the radio or a podcast? Perhaps you read a newspaper?  News reporters … Continue reading →

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Tom Swifties

Posted on November 13, 2021 by stfleming

“It’s time for recess,” Tom said playfully. “I can turn on the lights,” Tom said powerfully. Tom Swifties are a type of humor from a series of old books.  I have not read the books but I love the odd … Continue reading →

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Wanna Make Something of It?

Posted on November 7, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why don’t scientists trust the atoms they work with? A: Because they make up everything! Explanation: Everything is made of atoms.  Yes, those atoms, the ones that are found on the periodic table of the elements.  It is still hard … Continue reading →

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