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“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

Where’d He Go?!?!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by russtowne

I’m generally not fond of pranks for a fairly long list of reasons, but I occasionally come across one that is fun, funny, and appears to do no harm. The one linked below seems to fall into that category to … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Youth | Tagged car, drive-through, drive-thru, humor, McDonald's, no driver, prank, teenagers | Leave a comment

A Surprise That Got Me In Hot Water With My Beloved

Posted on November 15, 2012 by russtowne

My recent “Holiday Humor” post received a bunch of comments, and below was my reply to one of the comments. I thought more of you would appreciate reading it than would see it in the comments section, so I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, True Stories I've Written | Tagged bow, car, Champagne, Friend, husband, jewlry, late, marriage, necklace, night, ribbon, steaming, surprise, teddy bear, wife | 8 Comments

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by russtowne

The experience below may have been the most embarrassing day 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged angry, beloved, car, embarrased, engine running, humor, job fair, keys, marriage, most embarrassing moment, panic, wagon train | 16 Comments

Prom Nightmare

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

Our Oldest Son had a very “memorable” Prom Night. “Memorable“ as in, “Is this terrible night ever going to end?” It had started well enough. Although he had a vehicle of his own, I’d offered to lend to him my … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged car, dad, Date, father, material things, nightmare, parents, Prom, Prom Night, son | 6 Comments

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on June 15, 2012 by russtowne

In nearly 40 years of driving I think I’ve only locked my keys in the car twice, but when I do something I tend to go all the way, impacting innocent people all around me, including total strangers. Case in … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, True Stories I've Written | Tagged car, engine running, keys, lock, strangers, wife | 10 Comments

Bliss In A Great Big Bundle Of Brown Fur

Posted on June 3, 2012 by russtowne

I experienced sheer bliss again last night. As is often the case, I was with Duke, a six-year old Chocolate Lab and constant companion. It started out as a simple trip to the grocery store to buy my wife a … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Gratitude, Humor, Random Thoughts, True Stories I've Written | Tagged big ears, big ears flapping wildly, blessed, bliss, car, connection, Dog, Duke, Happiness, joy, people, smile, smiles | 1 Comment

The Wrong Kind Of Clever

Posted on March 15, 2012 by russtowne

My latest songwriting project tells the story of a man who must come to grips with the price he has paid for being far too clever for his own good. In a dream he learns the brutal truth and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, LIfe Lessons, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged bank account, bed, brutal truth, car, chasing fame and fortune, choking, clever, conuest, cunning, darkness, false friends, fame, Forgiveness, fortune, Friend, friends, game, good, grabbed, habits, Happiness, heart, joy, lasting, lasting joy, lies, Life, lifetime, lifetime of habits, long-term pain, Love, loved ones, lover, lovers, Money, neck, need, needs, past, Pleasure, poem, poetry, puzzle, redemption, richer, short-term pleasure, sng, Songwriting, story, The Wrong Kind Of Clever, tomorrow, tonight, trophy, truth, value, Wealth, wreck, your past is just a story | Leave a comment

LAST DANCE AT THE BUS BAR

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

My first gransdon is due in less than seven weeks and I can’t wait. I share the story below to honor all those who have been a parent or grandparent, or would someday like to be. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, LIfe Lessons, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged act, adult, adults, Anger, annoyance, autumn, bedtime, bedtime story, bookstore, boss, Bruce Cameron, bus, bus barn, car, car seat, childlike, clean, clean humor, curiosity, curling, dance, danger, delight, dolls, experience, giggly, grandchild, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandkids, grandmother, Grandson, grown, hand, hands, heart, hold hands, honor, hurling metal, instinctive, landmark, landmarks, little boy, live, lucky, lucky man, man, memoires, Mikesfunnies, mountains, new-born, parental, pastry, play, Pop Tart, precious moment, precious moments, read, reflect, relive, Remember, rush-hour traffic, School, singing, storu, transformation, treasure, treasured ritual, tuck in, tucked in, W. Bruce Cameron, wet smack, wonder | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: car

“Excuse Me, Princess, May I Have Your Autograph

Where’d He Go?!?!

A Surprise That Got Me In Hot Water With My Beloved

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Prom Nightmare

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Bliss In A Great Big Bundle Of Brown Fur

The Wrong Kind Of Clever

LAST DANCE AT THE BUS BAR

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