Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles.

Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.

The tragedy of September 11th was so sudden, so enormous, and so horrendous, both in terms of lives lost and global consequences, that this country and the world went into immediate and prolonged shock.

Advertisers also know that humor can help bond us to their product.

When we can find some humor in our upsets, they no longer seem as large or as important as they once did.

Today's business and health care climate may not be pleasant. Cutbacks, pay cuts and layoffs do not make anyone's job easy. But that does not mean that the humor need stop.

A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.