Category Archives: Humor

Laughing At Mistakes

Posted on February 24, 2013 by russtowne

Here’s some healthy humor for those who could use an extra-large dose of it today: “Laughing at your mistakes can lengthen your life. Laughing at your wife’s can shorten it.” –CK/Forever Awezome Love, Russ

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An Outie That Was Really An Innie In A Onesie

Posted on February 20, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I plan to head out shortly after 1pm our time but I thought I’d share with you a quick note from our older son regarding our grandson: “I thought Thomas had eaten so much his belly button … Continue reading →

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A Dying Man’s Last Request

Posted on February 17, 2013 by russtowne

A re-post for newer friends: My biological father (I’ll call him “RP” for the remainder of this post) was an avid golfer. He always dreamed of playing the Pebble Beach Golf Course. He and another man wanted to play the … Continue reading →

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Weighty History Humor

Posted on February 11, 2013 by russtowne

Now, for something lighter, and heavier… ;-D! A tour bus arrived at Runnymede, England. The guide asked the tourists to gather around and then said, “You are standing on the very spot where the barons forced King John to sign … Continue reading →

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Wonder Women

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all women who keep life from becoming boring, including My Beloved who often makes me wonder! ;-D! Love, Russ

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For Those Who Could Use A Smile Or Laugh Today

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

The cops tried their best but couldn’t get a peep out of the perp… Then they tried to get his collaborators to talk, but they were too chicken. The poor chick had no chance because he’d been cooped up in … Continue reading →

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I’ll Bet This Makes You Smile!

Posted on February 3, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/01/170863255/an-oscar-nominated-guacamole-your-friday-visual-feast The extremely short film – 1 minute 45 seconds, including credits – is up for an Academy Award in the Animated Short category on Feb. 24. It’s a charming stop-motion take on the beloved Mexican dish, with a twist: … Continue reading →

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This Game Of Tag Belongs In a Record Book

Posted on January 31, 2013 by russtowne

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/takes-planning-caution-avoid-being-034800660.html Four high school friends have taken the game of tag to a whole new level, playing it for 23 years! Love, Russ

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“A Tale Of Two Townes”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by russtowne

My wonderful son Brian and delightful DIL Kristi just found out that they are having not one, but TWO, babies! For those keeping score at home, that’s TWICE the number of grandkids that are now on their way! One each … Continue reading →

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Don’t Smile!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by russtowne

(A re-post with minor revisions for my friends who are newer to this blog.) My Beloved and I found that one of the hardest things about disciplining our young children was staying serious when scolding them—especially when every instinct in … Continue reading →

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