Category Archives: Humor

Good Question. Great Answer!

Posted on October 20, 2017 by russtowne

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued: “What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to … Continue reading →

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Marriage Humor

Posted on October 18, 2017 by russtowne

John and Nancy, married for 40 years, planned a second wedding to renew their vows. Nancy described to her friend the dress she would wear. Nancy’s friend asked, “What color shoes?” Nancy replied, “Silver.” John chimed in: “Yep, silver … … Continue reading →

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A Fun Book Fair Story

Posted on October 16, 2017 by russtowne

At one of the book fairs I just attended, a delightful girl perhaps five or six years old  stopped by my table and locked her eyes onto one of my books. I could tell that her mother was somewhere nearby … Continue reading →

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Just Perfect!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by russtowne

Shortly after the birth of their second child, a husband offered to take his wife shopping for a new dress.  He endured more than two hours of listening to her complaints about which figure flaw each dress accentuated. As she … Continue reading →

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Not Fair Picking on Old People!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by russtowne

Three little boys were bragging about how tough they were. “I’m so tough,” said the first boy, “that I can wear out a pair of shoes in a week.” “Well,” said the second boy, “I’m so tough, I can wear … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not to Be…Funny

Posted on September 25, 2017 by russtowne

I just read that Romeoville is just north of Joliet in Illinois. Some of the folks in that area have a sense of humor I appreciate! Source: Greg Higgins via: Heroic Stories With Love, Russ  

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She’s Covered

Posted on September 24, 2017 by russtowne

While at the home-warming party of one of our nieces and her husband this afternoon, a little girl walked into the center of the main room and coughed loudly. Fortunately for her, she covered a part of her head with … Continue reading →

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I Love How Young Children Think

Posted on September 23, 2017 by russtowne

On a recent FaceTime call with our younger son Brian’s family in Maryland, I heard something that brought a chuckle to me and I wanted to share it with you: When one of the four-year-old twins saw a fuzzy caterpillar … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Step

Posted on June 28, 2017 by russtowne

While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up with an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand-printed sign: “Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on … Continue reading →

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Now That’s ATTITUDE!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by russtowne

“On an old man’s shirt was printed, “I Am Not 80 Years Old, I Am Sweet 16 with 64 Years of Experience.” That’s Attitude.” Source: Randy’s Random With Love, Russ

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