Tag Archives: humor

Holiday Humor

Posted on December 5, 2017 by russtowne

As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, he asked her the usual question, “And what would you like for Christmas?” The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped: “Didn’t you get my text?” … Continue reading →

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A Neighbors Funny

Posted on November 15, 2017 by russtowne

“Dad, I think the Smiths next door are angry at us.” “Why is that?” “They’re probably mad because our dog can retrieve the newspaper, and theirs can’t.” “How could you possibly know that? We don’t even subscribe to the paper.” … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Just Can’t Help Myself

Posted on November 9, 2017 by russtowne

Did you hear about the new product that combines Cheez Whiz and clarified butter? They’re calling it “Ghee Whiz.” With Love, and tongue planted firmly in cheek. Russ    

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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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