Update: Pope Francis is in ‘good humor’ as he recovers at the Vatican

Pope Francis’ condition remains “stable” and is slowly improving, the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told journalists in a briefing at the Vatican on April 1. He said this was confirmed by “the blood tests taken in recent days that …

No joke: Here's how to use humor at work

If you know me, you know that I love a good laugh. One time, my former boss told me, “You speak too loudly.” I tried to be more quiet, but it didn’t last very long. Sometimes, I just get so excited that I have a hard time tempering the volume of my voice — …

MusicaNova adds humor to upcoming Phoenix classical music concert

Special to Independent Newsmedia MusicaNova Orchestra will present the lighter side of classical music with “Laughing With Prokofiev” at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. The evening of wit, parody, and classical music starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, May …

Using humor in the workplace to grow leadership | Leading with Levity

David Mammano Humor is often underestimated in the workplace. Many believe professionalism and humor cannot coexist, yet some of the most effective leaders use humor strategically to foster collaboration, boost morale, and enhance leadership presence. When …

Breeding Digest: Humor’s Daughters Giving Him The Last Laugh

A week after we saluted the impact of his daughters on the GI Kentucky Derby trail, suddenly Tapit might also have found a colt to redress the one glaring omission on his resume. At the same time, the emergence of Sandman also contributes to a remarkable …

Church Basement Ladies serves up heaping helpings of humor at Beef & Boards

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has the recipe for fun this spring with Church Basement Ladies, the relatable and rib-tickling show about the stalwart women of a rural Minnesota church. The timer is set for this original production that got the Church …

April Fools' Day | Local agencies, organizations try their hands at humor

Go online with a discerning eye: It's April Fools' Day. TOLEDO, Ohio — Happy April Fools' Day! If you haven't seen any pranks or jokes yet on social media, look no further: your local organizations and agencies have you covered.  Lucas …

A play that confronts climate change with humor

Transcript: For Rozina Kanchwala, telling stories is cathartic. About five years ago, she was working in solar energy and worrying a lot about the climate. To express those feelings, she began writing plays. And she found that theater performances and …

After Burglary, Fry The Coop Restaurant Owner Finds Humor — And Support — On Social Media

WEST TOWN — Joe Fontana typically uses beef tallow to cook the french fries at his nine Fry the Coop restaurants. But last week, Fontana was generously spreading the slippery stuff on the front door handle of his West Town location at 1529 W. Chicago Ave. …

Simpson’s integrity, humor and humility honored at celebration of life