Posts Tagged funny
May 5, 2013 at 1:08 pm · Filed under Family, Mostly true, Some truth to it, Stories ·Tagged children, family, fear, flashlight, funny, holding the flashlight, humor, old man, old truck, story
There were times I literally lived in fear of my dad. At the time, it wasn’t fun, and it darn sure wasn’t funny, but now, looking back, some of the things that took place were a bit humorous in a terrifying sort of way. This is one of them: Read the rest of this entry »
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April 11, 2013 at 11:06 am · Filed under Crazy stuff, fun stuff, Mostly true, Stories ·Tagged convenience store, funny, humor, laughter, service station, slow leak, story, tires
Sometimes the strangest things pop into my mind. This morning—from where it came, I can’t say—I thought of the old pumps we used to use to air up our bicycle tires, basketballs, footballs, and the like. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 20, 2012 at 2:19 pm · Filed under Poems, Some truth to it ·Tagged author, Charles L. Mashburn, funny, grouchy, http://purpletreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/funny-bunny-fridays-week-2-sept-2-sept.html, humor, old man, poetry, writer
This is a true story. It happened in the summer of 1998 when Sherry and I lived in Pflugerville. It was a dawning of the ages, I suspect. I hope it brings a smile to your face; it does mine, every time I read it. Sharing it today on dVerse Poets Pub’s Poetics: It’s About Time. I think it’s a perfect fit! Read the rest of this entry »
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September 8, 2012 at 11:04 am · Filed under Family, Mostly fiction, Stories ·Tagged Charles L. Mashburn, funny, humor, story, writer
I thought I’d share a funny story with y’all today. I know everyone likes a good laugh, and some of my Aggie friends will need it today, as they are about to get a rude welcome to SEC football. This is a short little story about my dear sweet wife, Sherry, and a slight misunderstanding we had one afternoon. Nothing major, mind you; I think she can laugh about it now… well, I hope she can! Read the rest of this entry »
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August 15, 2012 at 9:20 am · Filed under Family, Mostly true, Stories ·Tagged author, Be Still.... and know that I am God, Bill and Wes, Charles L. Mashburn, children, family, funny, good old days, humor, laughter, Piece of cake, story, writer
Today is my oldest son, Bill’s birthday (44! Yikes!), and his little brother Wes’ birthday (42! Are you kidding me?) is this coming Saturday, so I find it only 
fitting to post one of my favorite stories from their younger days. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 10, 2012 at 10:12 am · Filed under funny stuff, Mostly true, Random Thoughts, Stories, Weird stuff ·Tagged author, Charles L. Mashburn, funny, humor, laughter, story, writer, you want ketchup with those fries?
Much ado is being made these days about a recently passed law in Massachusetts that in effect outlaws bake sales. It’s not just about the new law and bake sales, but more about government interference and regulation. And, it’s nothing new—it’s been going on for years—but I think people are getting pretty tired of their elected representatives’ attitude that they must protect us from ourselves. I know I am. The following story isn’t quite on topic with the current situation, but I thought y’all might get a chuckle out of it. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 9, 2012 at 7:52 am · Filed under Mostly true, Stories ·Tagged Charles L. Mashburn, children, family, fear, flashlight, fluttering moth, funny, old truck, story, writer
Y’all seem to be ignoring me lately, and you should know better! That’ll just make me pester you more! Kind of like my little brother Billy use to aggravate our youngest brother Ken. Sometimes all Billy had to do was look at Ken with this patented, one-sided grin he had, and Ken would go ballistic: “Mom! Billy’s lookin at me!” Ah, yes, precious childhood memories. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 2, 2011 at 4:52 pm · Filed under funny stuff, Mostly true, Poems ·Tagged author, Charles L. Mashburn, funny, http://purpletreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/funny-bunny-fridays-week-5-december-2.html, humor, poetry, the dog, writer
I don’t think this poem got any reads last time around. Dockers is pretty upset about it. So, I’m gonna give y’all another chance. C’mon, give the old dog her 15 minutes! Read the rest of this entry »
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September 25, 2011 at 8:21 am · Filed under Family, Mostly true, Stories ·Tagged Charles L. Mashburn, Corpus Christi, funny, Shakey's Pizza, standing on his head, story, writer
This is another short one about when I worked for Shakey’s Pizza.
One of the funniest and weirdest things that happened while I was working for Shakey’s Pizza took place while I was managing the Corpus Christi, Texas store.
One Saturday just as the lunch crowd was beginning to arrive, we had a strange visitor come into Shakey’s. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 23, 2011 at 8:15 am · Filed under Mostly true, Stories ·Tagged Charles L. Mashburn, children, family, fear, flashlight, fluttering moth, funny, old truck, story, writer
Did you ever have to hold the flashlight for your dad while he worked on something? Man, I hated that! I’m not kidding, flashlights seem to have a mind of their own; they won’t stay still, and seem to want to point everywhere except whereyour dad wants you to point them. Read the rest of this entry »
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fitting to post one of my favorite stories from their younger days. Read the rest of this entry »
This is another short one about when I worked for Shakey’s Pizza.
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