Tag Archives: learning

Not This Week Either

Posted on February 27, 2022 by stfleming

Explanation: While I truly believe that learning can always continue, I also believe that reflection is vital in the learning process.  This week I am reflecting on ideas of war and peace, and praying for an end to all aggression, … Continue reading →

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A Parrot and a Shtick

Posted on August 21, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What is bright orange and sounds like a parrot?A: A carrot! Explanation: Yes! A second parrot joke! As you can hear when you read the joke aloud, parrot rhymes with carrot. This joke is funny because the question has a … Continue reading →

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Swing, Batter!

Posted on March 6, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why was Cinderella so lousy at baseball?A: Because she ran away from the ball and had a pumpkin for a coach! Explanation: In the United States, baseball spring training has started in Florida and Arizona so how about a baseball … Continue reading →

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A Tiger (fish) in your Tank

Posted on February 27, 2021 by stfleming

Q: While in their tank, what did one fish say to the other fish?A: Do you know how to drive this thing?! Explanation: If you have a fish at home, it is in a tank: a fish tank (also called an … Continue reading →

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Oh Brother!

Posted on January 30, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t a woman ask her brother for help? A: Because he can’t be a brother and assist her too! Explanation: Of course a woman can ask her brother for help!  Just not in this joke. The words in this … Continue reading →

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Book ’em, Danno

Posted on January 23, 2021 by stfleming

Q: How do you keep a bagel from getting away? A: Put lox on it! Explanation: Bagels are a type of bread that look like a donut.  They are round and have a hole in the middle, but they are not … Continue reading →

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Dear Bare

Posted on January 18, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a bear with no ears?A: B! Explanation: Get it?  If you take the word bears and cross off the word ears (bears) you are left with just the letter ‘b.’  Silly, I know.  So here is … Continue reading →

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An English Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What do you call Santa’s helpers?A: Subordinate Clauses! Explanation: Merry Christmas! In the telling of the story of Santa Claus, the people who help Santa make the toys are typically called elves (one elf, two elves).  They are the helpers; … Continue reading →

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Fly Me to the Moon

Posted on October 24, 2020 by stfleming

Q: How does the moon cut his hair?A: Eclipse it! Explanation: A lunar eclipse happens during a full moon when the earth moves between the sun and the moon so that the full moon can no longer be seen.  The moon, … Continue reading →

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In the Slow Lane

Posted on October 17, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What do you get when you combine a porcupine and a turtle?A: A slowpoke! Explanation: A porcupine is an animal that has needles which are called quills.  The quills are sharp on the end and will hurt if they touch … Continue reading →

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