Tag Archives: marriage

But, Honey …

Posted on June 24, 2019 by russtowne

An older couple is having dinner in a restaurant. The wife sees another couple about their age sitting in a booth nearby. She sees the husband sitting close to his wife, with his arm around her. He is whispering things … Continue reading →

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39 Years and Counting

Posted on October 7, 2018 by russtowne

My Beloved and I celebrated 39 years of marriage yesterday. I just read a comment from a man who’d been married to his wife for 79 years: “I’m happy when she’s around.” That pretty much sums it up for me. Even … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 13, 2018 by russtowne

Image credit: Cinematic Imagery via Unsplash.com A husband with an advanced case of Alzheimers forgot he was married and proposed to his wife again. She said yes, thinking he’d forget it, but on the morning of their scheduled second wedding … 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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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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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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Brian and our 38th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on October 9, 2017 by russtowne

  I confused a lot of people by the way I wrote my post about our son’s promotion ceremony. Brian was the son being promoted. Our other son Ben was there to  honor him. I apologize for the confusion. Above … Continue reading →

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Just Released! My Two Latest Books

Posted on November 12, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to introduce my newest books to you, Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! & Honest, Honey, That’s How It Happened. Both are full of humorous and heartwarming true tales. The former is about parenting, and the latter is about … Continue reading →

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Our Relationship is An Appreciating Asset

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

In a comment to my last post, a reader asked why one person stays loyal and another breaks the heart of a devoted spouse. Here was my reply: My guess it’s as varied as each couple. It breaks my heart to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the Best Decision of My Life

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

Thirty-seven years ago today I made the best decision of my life by making My Beloved my wife. It’s been, and continues to be, an amazing adventure. With Love, Russ  

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