Groaning allowed

Yes, you can groan at this message as long as you do so with a smile because I want to take just a few lines to tell you that laughter really is the best medicine. I know that you have heard that all your life.  I bet you have even experienced it more than a time or two.  I know that when I laugh, my stress level subsides, my muscles relax and my attitude changes.

I didn't need the You Docs to tell me any of that this morning, but a reminder never hurts. Please read the column from Drs. Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen as it appeared in the Idaho Statesman today: Laughter really is the best medicine. 

And then send us a joke or story that makes you smile or discuss it in the comment section here. Here's a couple to get you started:

• A guy walks into the doctors office and says, "Doc you gotta help me I can't remember anything." "How long have you been having this problem?" asks the doctor. "What problem?" says the man. 
• A woman received a bill from her dentist and she called to inquire about it. "But Doctor, this is three times what you normally charge me," she said. "I know," said the dentist, "But you yelled so loud that you scared away two other patients." 
• A blonde walks into a library (YouTube).

I'm ready to laugh all through the day because I can't think of a better way to open up my senses so I may experience optimism. You?  Please add your funnies now.