Smilers . . .

Just a reminder that April is National Humor Month - Be sure to enjoy a smiler before April ends and continue on thru the year!

"National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life." direct quote source (1)

Trivia smiler: Today is the birthday of Walter Benjamin Lantz (April 27, 1899/1900* – March 22, 1994), cartoonist and animator, best known for founding Walter Lantz Productions and the creation of Woody Woodpecker.

Woody was created in 1940 by storyboard artist Ben "Bugs" Hardaway when he joined the staff of Walter Lantz Productions. He helped Walter Lantz in creating the studio's most famous character, Woody Woodpecker.

*Sources vary
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