Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Best Speech You’ll Ever Regret

Posted on July 17, 2012 by russtowne

I saw the following at Waiting For The Karma Truck as part of a post and REALLY LIKED IT and wanted to share it with you. If you haven’t checked out that site I recommend that you do. “Speak when … Continue reading →

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The Only Normal People

Posted on July 16, 2012 by russtowne

“The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well!” – Joe Ancis

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Dogs on Rainy Days Too!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by russtowne

I saw the quip below and wanted to share it with you! It is funny and true. — Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos! — The same thing is true about trying … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Could Use a Smile

Posted on July 16, 2012 by russtowne

today’sFUNNY=========================== The town’s fire marshall was conducting a health and safety course at the senior center. He asked Mrs. Frobisher, “In the event of a fire, what steps would you take?” Mrs. Frobisher answered, “Really big ones.” [forwarded by Steve … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Patience!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by russtowne

My quarterly letters and reports are FINALLY all sent out, and my brother and his daughter from out of state left yesterday afternoon after a wonderful visit with us, so by this afternoon I will be able to do more … Continue reading →

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Keys to Our Marital Happiness

Posted on July 14, 2012 by russtowne

A friend commented something to the effect that it sounds like communication is a key part of what makes our marriage successful. I thought I’d share my response with all of you and augment it in this post: Yes, communication … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Couch

Posted on July 14, 2012 by russtowne

A recent post mentioned a married couple sharing a bedroom and in a comment an internet friend said something about being married for 28 years and sharing the same bedroom all that time. That got me to thinking about an … Continue reading →

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More Wedding Day Confessions (Sigh…)

Posted on July 13, 2012 by russtowne

Beloved and I were young when we got married. And we must have looked even younger than we were. I say this because when Beloved and I decided to stop at a motel on the way to our honeymoon location … Continue reading →

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For Our Own Benefit Too

Posted on July 13, 2012 by russtowne

Life is a difficult ride. At times all of us will know pain, trouble, loneliness and struggle. That’s why it is so important for us to practice love and kindness. For your own benefit, as well as for others. I … Continue reading →

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Beloved Can Relate TOO WELL To This Joke

Posted on July 13, 2012 by russtowne

When the Jones family moved into their new house, a visiting relative asked five-year-old Sammy how he liked the new place. “It’s terrific,” he said. “I have my own room, Mike has his own room, and Jamie has her own … Continue reading →

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