What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
On the Road to Dreams
Well, the results came back on the MRI of my brain. No cave drawings this time, just an endless black frontier where even the boldest of thoughts dare not go. About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with apnea and have been tethered to… Continue Reading “On the Road to Dreams”
Chateau de Bunny
This Saturday, I’ve been asked to give the eulogy for my high school printing instructor. I enrolled in Graphic Arts, thinking it might lead to a future where I could utilize my skill with crayons and colored markers. I soon discovered Graphic Arts was… Continue Reading “Chateau de Bunny”
Jingle Magic
Tomorrow, I have a couple of medical appointments. Dr. Connie has made arrangements for MRI scan of my brain. The last time they did this procedure, May of 2010, doctors discovered cave drawings of primitive hunters gorging themselves on buffalo fat laced with Cialis.… Continue Reading “Jingle Magic”
Stairway to Kevin
Well, it appears another Powerball drawing has come and gone without leaving me a billionaire. Too bad, cause we had already earmarked every penny for something we couldn’t live without. Plus, I spent all week polishing my letter of resignation, ready to hand it… Continue Reading “Stairway to Kevin”
The Boomer Brothers
The Boomer Brothers The story is a tale of redemption for retired Human Resources Manager Flake Boomer (Perry Block) and his brother Deadwoody (Russell Gayer). After being thrown out of the senior center for cheating at Bingo, Flake is irritated at being picked up… Continue Reading “The Boomer Brothers”
The Midnight Ride of Paul in Fear
Over the years, Connie and I have grown accustom to eating regular meals and sleeping indoors. Therefore, when Monday morning January 4th rolled around, I grabbed my lunch bucket and headed out the door whistling, “I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I… Continue Reading “The Midnight Ride of Paul in Fear”
Deja’vu, All Over Again*
In September of this year, America lost one of the great philosophers of all-time—the irrepressible, and often quoted, Yogi Berra. In honor of his memory, I’ve included a brief list of his more famous “Yogi-isms” in my final post of 2015. When you come… Continue Reading “Deja’vu, All Over Again*”
The Contract
Yesterday afternoon, Connie and I finally got to watch the long awaited clip of our Hollywood debut in “How Long,” the testimonial commercial we filmed for The Hartford/AARP back in June of this year. I’d love share this beautiful piece of film noir history… Continue Reading “The Contract”
Song Writer’s Block
Long before I became an obscure humor writer, I was equally unknown as a songwriter and poet. A sort of Robert Zimmerman of the South, if you will. The primary challenge with songwriting is getting the lyrics aligned with the melody. To do this,… Continue Reading “Song Writer’s Block”
Death of an Icon
Did you ever notice how radio stations synchronize their commercials? This morning, while attempting to listen to music, I ran through all six pre-set stations on the car radio only to be bombarded by one ad after another. The same holds true on television.… Continue Reading “Death of an Icon”
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