Category Archives: Humor

“Do You Remember?”

Posted on May 24, 2018 by russtowne

A joke courtesy of www.mikeysFunnies.com: An older couple was lying in bed one night. The husband was almost asleep when his wife started reflecting on all the love they had shared. The old gentleman is about asleep when she nudges him … Continue reading →

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Fighting Alien Tree Monsters

Posted on May 20, 2018 by russtowne

I love the imaginations of youngsters. Earlier today during a visit by two of our grandkids and their parents our oldest grandson Thomas was in the backyard playing in our tiny redwood grove and yelled, “I’m fighting some alien tree … Continue reading →

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A Fishy Game of Hide and Seek

Posted on April 19, 2018 by russtowne

One of our favorite activities when our local grandchildren are visiting is playing Hide and Seek inside our home. It’s especially fun to play with the new rooms creating many additional hiding places. Everyone plays: My Beloved, nearly-six-year-old Thomas, fourteen-month-old Riley, … Continue reading →

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LEO Humor

Posted on April 5, 2018 by russtowne

A cop stops a guy for speeding. Guy: “Officer, I know I was speeding, but I don’t think it’s fair – there were plenty of other cars going just as fast, so why did I get the ticket?” Cop: “Ever … Continue reading →

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Lost in Translation

Posted on March 30, 2018 by russtowne

My Beloved called from the grocery store this afternoon asking if I needed anything. I asked her to buy some Ramen noodles for me. I’ve had a hankering for them lately. When she got home, she handed a bottle of … Continue reading →

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“I Knew Better, But…”

Posted on March 20, 2018 by russtowne

today’sThot============================ Story of my life: I knew better but did it anyway. ======================================= A man had trouble getting his neighbor to keep his chickens fenced in. The neighbor kept saying chickens were noble creatures, and they had the right to … Continue reading →

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Cute as a…

Posted on March 9, 2018 by russtowne

Our son Brian holds Raiden, who appears to either be a bug or an alien, perhaps an alien bug. Raiden is such a sweet, good-natured child that he inspired me to dedicate my latest picture children’s book to him, Sunny … Continue reading →

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Wedding Humor

Posted on February 9, 2018 by russtowne

Little Emily was at her first wedding and gaped at the entire ceremony. When it was over, she asked her mother, “Why did the lady change her mind?” Her mother asked, “What do you mean?” “Well, she went down the … Continue reading →

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Must’ve Been Having a No-Hair Day

Posted on January 22, 2018 by russtowne

Our 4-year-old grandtwins Zachary and Alexander drew, wrote, and mailed “Thank-you” cards to my Beloved and me that arrived today. When I opened them, I was treated to delightful notes and drawings, including the one above. I must’ve been having … Continue reading →

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Truly Helpful

Posted on January 22, 2018 by russtowne

A lady noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking in his stomach. Thinking he was trying to weigh less with this maneuver, she commented, “I don’t think that’s going to help.” “Sure it does,” he said. “It’s the … Continue reading →

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