Everyday experiences can make us laugh or cry. I chose to laugh and enjoy sharing humor through real life stories.

Brenda Mahler

Laughing at Life: Humorous Stories by Brenda Mahler

When Dad passed away, my brother and I procrastinated, but eventually, time demanded we rummage through the contents of the storage shed. Undaunted by cobwebs and mouse dropping, we tackled each box…

When Dad passed away, my brother and I procrastinated, but eventually, time demanded we rummage thro ...

We Scratched $400 Worth of Lottery Cards at the Campground

It wasn’t long after I retired that a teacher friend, called to ask if I would substitute for him. My exact words announced my reception to the idea, “I would rather crawl through glass naked.” Now…

It wasn’t long after I retired that a teacher friend, called to ask if I would substitute for him. M ...

10 Scenarios Demonstrating Why I Should Not Substitute

After tournaments, my debate partner and I would change from our blazers and skirts and experience life as teenagers should — dragging main. (If anyone shares this with my children, I will deny it!)…

After tournaments, my debate partner and I would change from our blazers and skirts and experience l ...

I Gambled on a Date and a Marriage Happened - MuddyUm

Unfortunately, in my naivety, my husband and I often resemble an old fashion comedy show, think Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (If you are under the age of 40, Google them. It will be worth your time.) I am…

Unfortunately, in my naivety, my husband and I often resemble an old fashion comedy show, think Lucy ...

Our Marriage: Slap Stick Comedy? Off-Color Vaudeville Act? Or a Warped Kind of Love?

I am married to a perfectionist. When he mows, the yard resembles Torrey Pines Golf Course during a championship round, a true art form. After he delicately maneuvers the mower over the rich, green…

I am married to a perfectionist. When he mows, the yard resembles Torrey Pines Golf Course during a  ...

I Never Have to Mow the Lawn Again - MuddyUm

Age created what stands before you now. Each year contributed to my evolution that’s morphed me into my current form. It happened slowly; each change occurred unnoticed, but yet I recall small…

Age created what stands before you now. Each year contributed to my evolution that’s morphed me into ...

Retired English Teacher - MuddyUm

As I stood at the sink peeling potatoes, my mind raced through the list of tasks to complete before I could even think about going to bed. Making dinner was a chore but one I found relaxing as I…

As I stood at the sink peeling potatoes, my mind raced through the list of tasks to complete before  ...

My Husband Hit a Guy at the Gas Station - Live Your Life On Purpose

As I sat typing this morning, I heard a ping on my phone. It lit up and a message appeared with a bright red backdrop, “Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday . . . I am beyond…

As I sat typing this morning, I heard a ping on my phone. It lit up and a message appeared with a br ...

Remind Me When It’s Your Birthday - P.S. I Love You

Unlike the sterile, censored, politically correct language of our day, the cliches woven into his stories share a lively, honest voice.

Unlike the sterile, censored, politically correct language of our day, the cliches woven into his st ...

Cliches and Idioms Share Voices from the Past % | I AM My Best

In 1994, Stella Liebeck drove through the drive through window at McDonald's and purchased a cup of coffee. When the coffee tipped, the lid popped off and the contents caused severe burns to her…

Laughing at Life: Humorous Stories by Brenda Mahler

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