Author Archives: Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

About Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

Dave Glardon is a writer, speaker, and stand-up comedian. He has written hundreds of articles relating to humor in our world, and has performed for audiences across the entire United States. In this blog, he shares his insights with the goal of helping you achieve a higher level of physical and mental well-being through a healthy sense of humor.

I’m Baaaack!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

Well, according to the calendar it’s been seven months since my last post. It was a completely unintentional hiatus, brought on by several things working together to mess up my creative mojo. Okay, some of it was procrastination. If you’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dave Glardon, health, hospital, humor, stress | 13 Comments

Never Too Old To Rock

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

My wife and I are doing something tonight that we haven’t done in a really long time. It’s something we’re really looking forward to. I just hope she enjoys it as much as I do. Most of all, I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging | Tagged aging, Dave Glardon, exercise, health, humor, life, music, rock, teenagers, therapeutic humor | 20 Comments

Flirting With Disaster Or Just A Close Shave?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

As I was riding my motorcycle to a doctor’s appointment, I noticed the car in front of me weaving back and forth like a child on a bicycle. Giving the car a wide berth, I passed cautiously. As I drove … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged comedy, Dave Glardon, distracted driving, driving, health, humor, texting, therapeutic humor | 12 Comments

Child-Proof The Home, But Not The Kids

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

My grandson cut his finger yesterday. It was the kind of cut that only comes from a nice sharp pair of scissors in the hands of an 11 year-old boy who’s not sensible enough to open a pack of sausage … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged aging, Dave Glardon, health, humor, imagination, kids, life, parenting, therapeutic humor | 19 Comments

Don’t Be Afraid To Laugh

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

Yesterday I wrote about the onset of spring. The sun is (has been) shining, the birds are (have been) singing, and the first dandelion popped up in our flower bed yesterday – right through the “weed barrier” that’s supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Laughter | Tagged comic relief, Dave Glardon, fear, ghost, health, humor, imagination, laughter, snakes, stress, therapeutic humor, weather, worry | 12 Comments

Wheezin’ Season

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

Well, springtime is officially here. At least that’s what the calendar says. And for the moment, my outdoor thermometer agrees. The weatherman isn’t so sure. I don’t like the weatherman. I say let’s send him someplace really cold so he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged Dave Glardon, exercise, health, humor, spring, weight loss, winter, yard work | 17 Comments

The Nest Is Never Empty

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

Today is my grandson’s birthday. Eleven years ago, we were standing around the hospital waiting for him to join the family. It was a long day, but well worth the wait. He came into the world as spring officially arrived. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Weekend Update – March 20, 2011

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

Well, it’s been a week since my last post. For those of you who look forward to reading these posts each day, I apologize. It’s just been one of those weeks where my wife and I crashed down to earth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Weekend Message – March 13, 2011

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

It’s been another tough week. I’ve mentioned before that my 88 year-old mother in law was living with us for the past year. We’ve known for some time that her days on this earth were coming to an end, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dave Glardon, death, health, humor, spring, winter | 33 Comments

Have A Couple Of Seats!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Health and Humor - by Dave Glardon

My weight loss program has been experiencing technical difficulty. I say that because technically I should be losing weight. But either the scale is playing an early April Fool’s joke on me, or I’ve been eating entirely too many sunflower … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Laughter | Tagged comic relief, Dave Glardon, health, humor, laughter, obesity, weight loss | 23 Comments