There are many reasons why I have been in love with teaching for over 30 years. Chiefly among them is the opportunity to experience moments of spontaneous humor that surface during certain classes. They are sporadic and fleeting—a clever ad-lib, a witty response, or a suggestive turn of phrase—but their timing and relevance to the class makes them inordinately funny. These moments are the end result of a concerted and deliberate attempt to inspire my students to learn.... Read the rest of this article at http://www.abbottcom.com/Humor_in_the_classroom.htm