What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
Y’all-Tide Greetings
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and best wishes to all. The cover photo of this year’s card was taken by our four-year-old granddaughter, Maudeline Bee. Howdy friends and neighbors, This year has been filled with more ups and downs than a roller coaster bouncing… Continue Reading “Y’all-Tide Greetings”
The Old Grey Mare
Some of you may not be aware of the wide array of Prank Gift Boxes available this holiday season. Best sellers include, Turn & Churn, a butter maker that bolts on to your car’s tire, Bacon-Scented Dryer Sheets, and the ever popular Ear Wax… Continue Reading “The Old Grey Mare”
Snow-Global Warming (or Fantasy Island)
“Silver bells, silver bells . . .” Okay, okay, I promise to stop singing if each of you will make a $5 donation to the charity of your choice. Otherwise you’ll be forced to listen to my stirring rendition of “Little Dumber Boy.” (You… Continue Reading “Snow-Global Warming (or Fantasy Island)”
Traditions – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
With Christmas approaching, I thought I’d share a holiday story of how we established a tradition in our family. This is a video from the speech I gave on this topic at a Toastmasters meeting yesterday. Good luck with all your family traditions.
Roughin’ It
The VP of the group I report to decided that everyone in our family tree needed to do a Stretch Assignment. This has nothing to do with wearing yoga pants or watching videos of Richard Simmons, but rather an exercise designed to encourage people… Continue Reading “Roughin’ It”
The Invisible Box – part III
My driver’s license expired last week. In October, Arkansas began offering so-called “enhanced driver licenses” to bring the state in line with federal Real ID Act standards. By 2020 a Real ID card will be required to board commercial airplanes or enter federal facilities. I… Continue Reading “The Invisible Box – part III”
Second Fiddle
Wednesday was the anniversary of my 29th birthday. On that hallowed day in 1984, prophets, tea-leaf readers, and a certain televangelist from Tulsa, had predicted time, as we know it, would stand still. The catch was, to get your name on the list for… Continue Reading “Second Fiddle”
Chip off the Old Block
I’m a firm believer that the best way to improve your skills, whether it be in writing, sports, music, or attempting brain surgery, is to hang out with people who are better than you in your chosen discipline. With that in mind, I recently… Continue Reading “Chip off the Old Block”
Return of the Invisible Box
GOOD NEWS! We found the invisible box. After my post two weeks ago, several bloggers (who’ve asked to remain anonymous) came forward to report seeing a mime in the Kansas City area toting around an invisible square container. Detective Lowry followed up on the… Continue Reading “Return of the Invisible Box”
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What's So Funny? 