Tag Archives: Relationships

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 →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged humor, marriage, Relationships | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Love, Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged Love, marriage, Relationships | 23 Comments

A Powerful First Kiss

Posted on September 16, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Tom Mossholder via Unsplash.com Their first kiss was giving him CPR during his heart attack. He lived, and they found they’d had a crush on each other for some time. Now that’s what I call a happy ending … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged Capitola, Love, Relationships | 2 Comments

Good Question!

Posted on August 16, 2018 by russtowne

Photo by Laercio Cavalcanti on Unsplash Humor from www.mikeysFunnies.com: When our second child was on the way, my wife and I attended a pre-birth class aimed at couples who had already had at least one child. The instructor raised the issue … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Humor, Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged children, couplers, humor, pregnant, Relationships | 2 Comments

A Good Turn Quip

Posted on August 7, 2018 by russtowne

Image Credit: raw pixel via Unsplash.com. “One good turn gets most of the blankets.” Quip Credit: www.mikeysFunnies.com With love, Russ

Posted in couples, Humor, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged bed, couples, humor, Relationships | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, Uncategorized | Tagged humor, marriage, Relationships | 10 Comments

More Pandemonium

Posted on April 8, 2017 by russtowne

Well, they’re gone. Our son Brian, wife Kristi, their three young children, and my Beloved left at 4 AM today, flying back to Maryland. (The latter to help them get through airports and while on the plane. She returns tomorrow.) It … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, Relationships | 8 Comments

Glitter and Glue

Posted on March 26, 2017 by russtowne

Of couples I’ve seen Way more than a few Where one is the glitter The other’s the glue. With Love, Russ

Posted in couples, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged couples, glitter, glue, poetry, Relationships | 7 Comments

Two New Book Projects

Posted on September 20, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve just decided to write two more non-fiction books, one each offering insights into relationships and parenting lessons My Beloved and I have learned during our nearly four decades together. Neither are likely to be funny or heartwarming (because all those stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Parenting, Relationship Lessons Learned, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged book, lessons, parenting, projects, Relationships | 10 Comments

Cover Reveal: Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter!

Posted on September 20, 2016 by russtowne

Cover image courtesy of yelet and canstockphoto Cover by Joleene Naylor Here’s the cover for my latest non-fiction book, Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! It’s filled with humorous and heartwarming stories offering insights into marriage. Editing begins on October 2nd, followed by interior layout, printing, and … Continue reading →