Tag Archives: aging

“Do You Remember?”

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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Remodels & Additions are Like Aging

Even the dogs have had enough! I just came to the realization that our home remodel and addition project has been a lot like the aging process: The longer both go on the more things that I used to be … Continue reading

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Monday Humor

I saw these on www.mikeysFunnies.com and thought you too would enjoy them. With Love, Russ Looking in the mall for a cotton nightgown, I tried my luck in a store known for its hot lingerie. To my delight, however, I found … Continue reading

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Now That’s ATTITUDE!

“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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Fear, Sour Grapes, Shrinking, & Growing

I’ve too often let fear keep me from doing things I’ve wanted to do. Or perhaps I just just didn’t want to do those things badly enough (though that sounds a bit like “sour grapes” rationalizing to me.) In more … Continue reading

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Letting Go

Little Johnny asked his Grandma how old she was. Grandma answered, “39 and holding.” Johnny thought about that and then asked: “And how old would you be if you let go? Source: www.mikeysFunnies.com With Love, Russ

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Humor In Honor of Mothers

One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out, in contrast on her brunette head. She looked … Continue reading

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“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

http://www.amazon.com/Slices-Life-Anthology-Selected-Non-Fiction/dp/1500314447/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1411923074&sr=8-8&keywords=Russ+Towne 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 … Continue reading

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Gray Hair and Wrinkles

I believe that every new gray hair and wrinkle are gifts to remind me that life is fleeting, and in that impermanence, precious. With Love, Russ

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I’m There!

(Source: Sun Gazing’s photo) With Love, Russ

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