Roll Over Beethoven

You have no idea how many times I've heard the question of when is it too soon to tell a joke in my short comedy career. This question has been asked by minds more comedic and vastly more genius than mine for decades. Along with that question is always the debate if everything is fair when it comes to comedy. The guys at South Park seem to think so and have stuck by their guns in their decision.

But what about your own personal life? When is it too soon to joke about aspects that affect your life and those around you? It may seem that I'm talking about the news of the recently deceased Steve Jobs, but I'm really aiming at the bad news that we encounter on a daily basis that hits home.

I don't have an answer. I honestly don't think I ever will. To be honest, no one will ever have that answer. It's such a "personal conviction" type of deal that everyone should follow. What one person deems ok will inevitably be challenged by another individual, and that's ok. It's what makes the comedy world go round. Hell, it's what makes life easier to bear.

Not to mention, I'm guilty of cracking jokes at my Grandmother's funeral a few years ago.

RIP Grandma!

An Explanation

So, if you've been following this blog at all, you may have noticed that I've been away for a while. I wish I could tell you that I was sky diving in Puerto Rico. The truth is actually a lot less adventurous. 

I recently received some hard news about my family and have been trying to deal with it. Of course, one of the side effects is that I haven't really found time to update. Another being that I've holed myself up and sort of "disconnected" from the world for a little. 

As much as things have been going on in my own world, I've learned one lesson; to continually see the good in this world. When I came to this realization, I knew that I had to start writing again, start observing, and start straining out the humor in all that was around me. It was for this very reason that I knew I could overcome and strengthen myself. I also know that being able to make myself stronger would have a direct and positive impact with those I call family and friends. Lord knows that they've been a constant for me.

Through all the crap that is dealt in this world, there is such an opportunity for happiness. This has all been a lesson that I know, but I believe this experience has made me learn it. With that thought, I close this entry and wish all my readers the very best.

Farts.

I couldn't end it on such a serious thought.