What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
The Fine Art of Art Appreciation
Every morning, our local TV station announces the occasion we should be celebrating on that particular day. For instance, Tuesday was “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day,” and Saturday will be a combination of “National Hugging Day” and “Squirrel Appreciation Day.” Connie and I are… Continue Reading “The Fine Art of Art Appreciation”
Beating the Odds
A few days ago, Connie brought one of her chickens to the house for a rehab assignment. The old girl (the chicken, not Connie) was definitely not feeling well and in need of specialized care. The hen was placed in ICU (Individual Coop Unit)… Continue Reading “Beating the Odds”
A Time for a Pill
My mother loved to watch soap operas. As a small boy, I can remember being told frequently to “Sshhs-it” during The Edge of Night. Mom scheduled all of her daily activities around these never-ending dramas, referring to them as “Her Shows.” My favorite character was… Continue Reading “A Time for a Pill”
Love at the Greasy Spoon
I feel sorry for all those people who put a lot of thought into Christmas shopping. They spend hours, weeks, sometimes months agonizing over which gifts to buy for their loved ones only to get a ho-hum response from the recipient before the item… Continue Reading “Love at the Greasy Spoon”
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”
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What's So Funny? 