Category Archives: Humor

“What Does Grandpa Say?”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by russtowne

This evening My Beloved and I were on a Skype call with our daughter-in-law and our twin nineteen month old grandsons Zachary and Alexander. Kristi was showing pictures of animals to them and asking what the animals say. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Making Memories | Tagged animal pictures, Family, Grandchildren, grandparenting, humor | 21 Comments

“Thomas! Don’t Lick the Dog!”

Posted on December 21, 2014 by russtowne

Our 2-1/2 year old grandson Thomas stayed the night at our house on Friday. When I was out of the room, I heard My Beloved say, “Thomas! Don’t lick the dog!” After I stopped laughing, I asked her what happened. She said one … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged Christmas lights, cocoa, fun, Grandchildren, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, humor | 18 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

A Dying Man’s Last Request

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

A Dying Man’s Last Request My biological father was an avid golfer. He always dreamed of playing the Pebble Beach Golf Course. He and another man wanted to play the course together, so they began to pool their savings in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Challenges, Choices, Death, Dreams, Humor, Making Memories, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged 18th green, clubhouse, drinks, dying, father's last request, golf course, humor, last request, Mission Impossible, Pebble Beach | 38 Comments

A New Cheaper Way to Buy All 3 Clyde Books

Posted on September 5, 2014 by russtowne

For lovers of Clyde the Green Giraffe who stands on his head and eats blue bananas, I’ve created a new way for you to buy and share all three Clyde stories with your loved ones and friends via Amazon.com: Available … Continue reading →

Posted in A Big Discount on My Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Humor, LIfe Lessons, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Writing Project Updates | Tagged "Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle", 3 Books in 1!, children's books, children's stories, Clyde, Clyde and Friends, Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly, Clyde the Green Giraffe, Hoozy, Hoozy Whatzadingle | 7 Comments

What the Deer and Antelopes Heard When they went out to Play

Posted on August 20, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Humor | Tagged antelope, bison, buffalo, deer, humor, photo | 10 Comments

I Pity the Poor Burgler

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

As I locked up to head for bed, the thought occurred to me that there are 6 dogs at our house tonight. That crazy number includes some we’re watching for relatives. I chuckled at what would happen to a burglar … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Humor | Tagged dogs, humor, joke, story | 24 Comments

The Best $5 I Ever Spent

Posted on June 15, 2014 by russtowne

The Best $5 I Ever Spent By Russ Towne I just had to have a car. I ached for one. Unfortunately, I was only fifteen and had a mere $300 in savings. Earning just a buck thirty-five an hour I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Humor, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, True Stories I've Written, Writing | Tagged first car, humor, non-fiction stories, teenager | 38 Comments

The Great Escapist

Posted on May 14, 2014 by russtowne

Harry Houdini had nothing on this little guy! http://biggeekdad.com/2014/04/honey-badger-escape/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Attittude, Challenges, Creativity, Fun, Fun Vids, Humor | Tagged escape artist, fun, funny, Honey Badger, humor, South Africa | 10 Comments

Well Worth the Time I Invested to Watch This Clip

Posted on April 16, 2014 by russtowne

I highly recommend you invest about 3-1/2 minutes of your life to watch the clip linked below. http://www.reshareworthy.com/amazing-quartet-blew-audience-away/#LIzbvcFpRfs UQ8Rk.01 With Love, Russ