What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Tag: humor
The Battle of Gardenville
How many of you are collectors? As a youngster, I collected baseball cards. I’ve known people who collected stamps, coins, and belly-button lint. Not to be outdone, President Trump sports an impressive collection of ex-wives. While collecting can be a fun, relaxing hobby, it… Continue Reading “The Battle of Gardenville”
The Science of Birds
In school, I was never any good at science. All those experiments to unlock the mysteries of the universe seemed too much like work to me. It was a whole lot easier to unlock my imagination and just make up an answer. Here’ an… Continue Reading “The Science of Birds”
I Spy – 1962
Last night, I participated in the Toastmasters Area F humor speech contest and finished seventh in a field of six contestants. While I performed well below my usual level of mediocrity, I did learn the value of marathon sleeping from one of the other… Continue Reading “I Spy – 1962”
Watching Paint Dry – Part II
I saw my first Donut Ambulance yesterday. Those of you who have a Hurts Donut Company near you may be familiar with their delivery vehicles and the opportunity to have donuts delivered to someone you love (or hate) by a scary clown. I’m assuming… Continue Reading “Watching Paint Dry – Part II”
The Shoe Sale
Occasionally, I’ll watch a cooking show on TV. The chef will combine a large number of hard-to-find ingredients then sauté, braise, broil, deep-fry, or bake the delicacy to perfection. It never turns out lopsided, burnt to a crisp, or looking like you scraped it… Continue Reading “The Shoe Sale”
Adventures in Camping
Let’s talk about bumper stickers. Either you love ‘em or hate ‘em, right? I like them best when they’re on the back of someone else’s car. One of my favorites reads; “The weather is here. Wish you were beautiful.” Other popular options brag about… Continue Reading “Adventures in Camping”
Tour Guide at Belton Sanitarium
The Washington County Fair opened yesterday. I suppose the reason they call it a Fair is because it’s only slightly above ho-hum, average at best. It would be nice if they held an exposition that was knock-your-socks-off fantastic, but I guess we don’t want… Continue Reading “Tour Guide at Belton Sanitarium”
The ?FoneIX and MeTube
I’ve just returned from Little Rock where Dr. John Dornhoffer laid over my right ear and replaced my pea-sized brain with one the size of a marble. So far, the results have been fantastic (except for the excessive rattling). My muse has returned full… Continue Reading “The ?FoneIX and MeTube”
Body of Evidence
My wife is one of those people who buys a gift for someone then can’t wait to give it to them. It’s like the item is a hot potato and burns a hole in her hands if she holds it too long. Fifteen minutes… Continue Reading “Body of Evidence”
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What's So Funny? 