Raj Tawney – Weekly Humorist

About Raj Tawney

Raj Tawney writes from his Puerto Rican, Indian, and Italian American perspective. He has contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and other publications around the world. He is the author of the memoir Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience and the forthcoming Middle Grade novel, All Mixed Up.

Entries by Raj Tawney

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An Urgent Email from Tony Hinchcliffe’s Travel Agent

by Raj Tawney
October 28, 2024

Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to book you at another hotel in San Juan or all of Puerto Rico for that matter. Not even a Motel 6. Although you do have an offer from a Waste Management union in Puerto Rico who said they’d be “happy to offer you a smelly mattress in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean” with an offer to take you there by boat.

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Beware of Humans at the Dog Park

by Raj Tawney
December 2, 2021

The Anti-Neuterer: Refusing to “fix” their male dogs, seemingly proud of their descended testicles swaying in the wind. Subsequently, Fido winds up humping everything in sight, no matter the gender or species. If only more humans listened to Bob Barker’s advice.