Dear Reader: We’d like to introduce Perri Meno-Pudge, the character created by Barbara Kimmel and Joanne Fsadni. From time to time, we will feature their wonderful cartoons. We can all use a laugh!

While the reason is not always clear, people who laugh more, generally have a better sense of well-being and control in their lives. The power of humor has been recognized and recommended for centuries. Today, modern medicine offers a multitude of clinical studies showing that humor and laughter have a positive effect on our immune system, our heart, liver, internal organs, stress levels and even pain management all appear to benefit from laughter and a positive outlook. A shared laugh is often the best kind of remedy for what’s got you down! […]