So, a year later, he just has to go back to the monastery and plead with the monks to tell him more about this strange sound. The Abbot, sitting at the head of the table, smiles benevolently at Bill and responds to his question by saying, “ Unfortunately, we cannot tell you because you’re not a monk.”īill is really disappointed by this response but he thanks the monks for their hospitality and, having finished breakfast, he leaves the monastery.īill cannot forget the hypnotic allure of this beautiful, seductive sound. He tosses and turns trying to figure out what could possibly be making such a strange but seductive sound.Īs you’d expect, at breakfast, Bill feels compelled to ask the monks about the sound he’d heard during the night. Well, Bill cannot sleep that night for thinking about what he’s just heard. It’s a sound so seductive that Bill is reminded of the Sirens of Greek mythology, who lured sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast. It’s a sound, unlike anything he’s ever heard before. He’s invited to have dinner with them and, as they’re very resourceful, they even fix his car for him.Īfter Bill has retired to his room for the night, and as he’s trying to fall asleep, he hears a strange but seductive sound. Would it be possible for me to stay the night, here at the monastery?“īill is graciously accepted by the monks and they’re happy for him to spend the night there. “ I’m sorry to bother you,” says Bill, “ but I’m a long way from home, my car’s broken down and I can’t get a repairman today because it’s Sunday. The door is opened by one of the monks and Bill explains his predicament. So Bill walks over to the monastery and knocks on the door. He’s in the middle of nowhere, a long way from home when, as luck would have it, his car breaks down near a monastery. Bill’s quest:īill was driving down a remote country road one day. The young waitress leaned over the counter and said, “ Yes sir! It’s Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.“ 3. “ Could you please pronounce where we are right now, very slowly?” said Jeff. The young waitress smiled and said, “ Sure! How can I help you, honey?” Needless to say, both of them thought they knew best and they kept on bickering until eventually, they decided to stop for lunch.Īt the counter, Jeff smiled at the pretty, young waitress and said, “ Mam, before we order, could you help us settle an argument, please?” Neither of them had ever been there before and they started arguing about how the name of the city is pronounced. Jeff and Mary, a middle-aged couple, are driving through Louisiana when they come to the small city of Natchitoches. Mildred stares at the plate momentarily and then she looks at George. He returns to the living room and hands Mildred a plate of eggs and bacon. So George disappears into the kitchen to get the ice cream and he then spends an unusually long time there before returning about 40 minutes later. “ You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top.” “ George, I’d love a cherry on top too,” said Mildred. You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream.“ “ OK, George,” said Mildred “ but I want some whipped cream with my ice cream too. I’m sure I’ll remember a bowl of ice cream,” George responded. “ Should I write that down for you, George?” she said. When they got home, Mildred asked George to get her a bowl of ice cream from the kitchen refrigerator. The doctor reassured them that this was quite a common experience for people as they got older and he suggested that they should start writing things down so they don’t forget. Naturally, they thought it might be a good idea to discuss the problem with their doctor. Fading memories:Īn elderly couple, George and Mildred, began to notice that they were getting a lot more forgetful in their old age. They all made me laugh and I hope they brighten your day too. Here are three funny short stories for seniors that should raise a smile or two.
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