What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
One Idiot Short of a Village
The company I work for is continually reinventing itself. We’re even considering adopting an Aretha Franklin song and altering the lyrics to “Change, change, change . . . .” Most people have hard time adjusting to change, but I tend to respond to it… Continue Reading “One Idiot Short of a Village”
Swing for the Fences
When Connie and her sister were teenagers, they lived half-a-mile from Dickson Street, which was party central in the college town of Fayetteville, Arkansas. After Mom and Step-Dad had gone to bed, the girls would out slip out their bedroom window and hang out… Continue Reading “Swing for the Fences”
Skiing Lake Loggerhead
When the sky would blacken with storm clouds and the sound of thunder shook the very ground we stood on, my father was fond of saying, “Looks like it’s fixin’ to come a turd-floater. You boys better get inside before you wash away.” This… Continue Reading “Skiing Lake Loggerhead”
Airing It Out
Since getting rid of satellite TV, we’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows on PBS. These folks cook everything from mouth-watering steak to three-layer apple pies. I swear I’ve gained six pounds without lifting a fork. This morning, I got an idea for… Continue Reading “Airing It Out”
The Dolly Madison Files
Drones have been in the news a lot lately. I don’t understand why someone who performs no work, produces no honey, and whose sole function in life to mate with the Queen gets so much ink. Sure, the old gal is getting up in years and… Continue Reading “The Dolly Madison Files”
Killer Whales Attack KC
As a fledgling writer, I was often chastised for the use of “weak” verbs. My sentences were the proverbial 67 lb. weaklings who got sand kicked in their face by the bullies at the critique group. Then I heard about Damitol. You may remember… Continue Reading “Killer Whales Attack KC”
Best Laid Plans (of Clowns & Men)
Two months ago a Washington County road grader slashed our phone line in numerous places. To restore service, a technician draped 3,500 ft. of cable down the ditch, across the dirt road, through the pasture, and into our backyard. It has now been lying above… Continue Reading “Best Laid Plans (of Clowns & Men)”
Moondance (reprise*)
Early August in Northwest Arkansas brings with it the annual Tontitown Grape Festival. This year is the 117th celebration of the event which culminates with the crowning of Queen Concordia. Naturally, no such festival would be complete without grape stomping. “We look for kids… Continue Reading “Moondance (reprise*)”
American Nose Pickers
Come with me, if you will, to a parallel universe created within the twisted mind of a sick humorist. A journey that will challenge your imagination and catapult you to a place where you can not only Pick your Friends and Pick your Nose,… Continue Reading “American Nose Pickers”
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