Category Archives: Humor

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by russtowne

This experience may have been the most embarrassing of my life–-and considering how many such moments I’ve had, that is really saying something! Many years ago I’d volunteered to take a car load of stuff that my employer needed for … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Love, Marriage, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, True Stories I've Written | Tagged epic fail, Family, humor, marriage, non-fiction, stories, Work, writer, writing | 13 Comments

Don’t Mess With Mama Raccoon!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by russtowne

Several years ago my family went camping in a park filled with beautiful redwood trees and ferns–two of my favorite plants. We enjoyed a pleasant, relaxing day and evening–-until shortly after we tried to go to sleep. Our then-teen-age son … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Family "Fun", Humor | Tagged author, camping, chidren, Family, family fun, ferns, fun, humor, non-fiction story, non-fiction writing, raccoon, redwood tree, redwood trees, son, writer | 6 Comments

How Saying “I Do” Changed My Life

Posted on August 22, 2013 by russtowne

“I DO”. Two of the shortest words in the English language, yet they come with the longest commitments two people can share. I said them nearly 34 years ago and meant them. Thankfully, My Beloved did too—the saying and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commitment, Friendship, Humor, Love, Marriage, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged commitment, grinding stone, humor, Life, Love, marriage, Relationships, rock tumbler, wife | 12 Comments

Clueless!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by russtowne

I think that most people who know me probably think that I’m a reasonably intelligent man. My Beloved knows better. Case in point: Beloved and I got married when we were in our early 20′s, and right after our wedding … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged humor, lasting love, marriage, relationship lessons learned, Relationships | 17 Comments

Big Changes Coming

Posted on August 17, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve become increasingly concerned that over time this blog has become a mish-mash of too many different tones and topics. Those who like my posts with quotos (a term I may have coined for photos with quotes) and other humorous … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Choices, Focus, Following Your Passion, Humor, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged "Clyde and I", A Grateful Man's Poetry, blogs, change, children's books, children's stories, choice, choices, Clyde and Friends, Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly, focus, Grumbly Grumpadinkle, Hippita Hippo, kindness named Love, Marty McDinkle, passion, pet kindness named Love, Rusty Bear, songs, Wendy Goodlight, writer, writers, writing | 17 Comments

The Rest Of The Story

Posted on July 30, 2013 by russtowne

I just posted more sketches and the rest of the story of my latest book, “Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly” at Clyde and Friends. You’re invited to check them out. “All the flowers of tomorrow are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged cartoon, cats, dogs, fun, humor, photos, quotes, quotos, seduce, writer | 10 Comments

“Excuse Me, Princess, May I Have Your Autograph

Posted on July 27, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Memories Last Forever’s photo) (Source: Karen Robiscoe shared To Make You Laugh’s photo) With Love, Russ Sources:

Posted in Children, Creativity, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Kindness, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged car, Dog, fat, kindness, Magic Kindom, princess, security guard | 19 Comments

You Know It By How It Feels

Posted on July 27, 2013 by russtowne

“There is not one path. There is not even the right path. There is only your path–and you know it by how it feels to you. Sue Krebs (Source: Online Wellness Network) Sources: Rock: You Can’t Scare Me, I’m a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotos | Tagged fun, funny, humor, inspiring, photos, quotes, quotos | 4 Comments

No Matter How Small

Posted on July 20, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Awareness: Aura-etheric body-chi energy photo Reach: Mara Jones shared by Let’s Be Positive Together Triangles: George Takei’s photo “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” –Horton of Dr. Seuss fame “I meant what I said and I said … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged awareness, Dr. Seuss, faithful, fun, George Takei, Horton, Horton the Elephant, humor, Let's Be Positive Together, Mara Jones, photos, quotes, Thich Nhat Hanh | 11 Comments

Never Too Old…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Dr. Seuss: My son Ben shared Raising a Reader National’s photo Cat Paw Teddy Bear: Karen Robiscoe shared Sun Gazer’s photo Baby Elephant: Forever Awezome