GRIN & TONIC #135 - THE AMAZING MAGNIFICENCE OF COINCIDENCE

Doing something each day that makes you laugh is good for your health. And it’s so much easier when the universe does the work for you! Enjoy this collection of incredible coincidences.

GRIN & TONIC #134 - FUNNY SIGNS 7

It doesn’t matter what’s going on in your life, the world is always trying to give you reasons to smile. You just have to be looking for the right signs. Like these.

GRIN & TONIC #133 - CAR-TASTROPHES 1

What’s the worst thing that’s happened to you while driving? I bet for most of you, it doesn’t compare to the ridiculousness of the following. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #132 - HOW CELEBRITIES HAVE AGED 1

I find I can look at myself in the mirror and not really notice that I’m getting older … but the moment I see a current photo of a celebrity who I thought was young when I was young, reality hits me hard. How does it make you feel?

GRIN & TONIC #131 - THE WORST ROYAL NICKNAMES

The recent Coronation had me thinking about royalty … and traditions … like the great tradition of nicknaming monarchs (we’ve all heard of William the Conqueror, for example). So I looked into it and found the worst examples in history. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #130 - SPORT HURTS 1

You’ve gotta love sports. People working hard to get themselves into tip-top shape … only to have the following sorts of things happen. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #129 - AIRPORT TAGS YOU MIGHT NOT WANT DANGLING FROM YOUR BAGS 1

It’s always exciting to watch the airline staff place LHR or JFK on your luggage. But there are some destinations for which the feeling is … well … mixed at best.

GRIN & TONIC #128 - THE WEIRDEST “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF”S

Many people are aware that March 3 is International Pi Day (because it is sometimes written 3.14) and that May the 4th is International Star Wars Day, but did you know that EVERY day is several special things? Here are some of the weirdest.

GRIN & TONIC #127 - THE GREATEST QUOTES ABOUT AGEING

Every time we have a birthday, we can’t help but think about the number that is our age. If ou’re having trouble getting your head around how big that number is getting, this collection of quotes will make you feel better. Hopefully!

FROM THE ARCHIVES - GREAT POWERPOINT GRAPHS

There would be less “Death By PowerPoint” if there were more PowerPoint slides using graphs like these.

GRIN & TONIC #126 - THESE COUPLES MUST REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER

Picking partners in business or your personal life involves working out how compatible you are. Here’s some couples that the Universe clearly thought would go well together … even if their wedding announcements suggested otherwise. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #125 - 16 WOMEN WHO CHANGED YOUR WORLD … BUT YOU’VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF THEM

With International Women’s Day having occurred this week, I thought it would be nice to put together a Grin & Tonic reel that celebrates some women you’ve probably never heard of … and the inventions they gave the world that you definitely have. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC # 124 - TRAVEL BUCKET LIST 1

If you love visiting museums but hate the huge numbers of tourists they attract, I’ve found you 12 contenders for the title of ‘Museums Least Likely to be Packed With Crowds”. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #123 - BRILLIANT WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY 1

In this day and age of high electricity and gas prices, we're all looking for ways to save energy. I think you'll find the following people are absolute leaders in the field. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #122 - SENSATIONAL SPELLING STUFF-UPS 5

Here we go with another collection of legendary literary lapses. This one is DEFINITELY the best one yet ... moray, moray, moray, moray.

Sorry ... I meant "four eel". Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #121 - GREAT T-SHIRTS 1

I find that if you wear a t-shirt with something funny on the front, there’s a chance people will smile when you enter a room, rather than only when you leave it. Here’s some great ones to hae in your collection. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #120 - SUMMER READING 2023

Did you read any good books over summer? Want some suggestions for those nights that you decide not to binge on Netflix? Watch this Grin & Tonic and thank me later.

GRIN & TONIC #119 - OTHERS WE LOST IN 2022

We all know the high-profile people who we farewelled in 2022, but I’d like to start the new year with a nod to some people who touched our world but whose lower profiles may mean you didn’t notice that they’d gone.

GRIN & TONIC #118 - I THINK YOU NEED TO LOOK AGAIN 3

You won’t believe your eyes when you see this collection of photos … but then, when you look at them again, you won’t believe them even more. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #117 - CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS 2022

Looking for a great last-minute Christmas gift? I just may have the answer in this Grin & Tonic Reel. Enjoy!

GRIN & TONIC #116 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

Keeping people safe at work is an important responsibility of every employer. But what happens when people don’t seem to care about their own safety? Watch this and find out.

GRIN & TONIC #23 - FUNNY SIGNS 2

All signs are there for a purpose. But some are there to ALSO make you laugh. I've collected some more snigger-worthy signs in this collection.

GRIN & TONIC #115 - WE NEED A BETTER TRANSLATOR

I’m a big fan of clarity in communication and I’m aware how difficult that can be when those communicating are doing so in different languages. All I can hope is that, if ever I need the use of a translator, I DON’T get any of the people responsible for these.

In this Meetings Industry tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, we admire how well she dedicated her life to the art of meeting people.