Monthly Archives: July 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

I like this post from Mindful Diary so much that I re-blogged it. I believe there is much wisdom in it and love the quotes too. Thank you for sharing your bright and shining spirit with us, Kristie! May it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

To Protect His Heart

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

My apologies to readers who saw this post not long ago. It is my favorite post. Many new followers and readers have joined my blog family since it was posted and I don’t want to wait a year to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Love, Relationship Lessons Learned, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Heart

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

A friend who passed away several years ago was about 30 years older than me and lived large right up until his passing. He loved to surf and did so decades beyond when most people stop doing such strenuous activities. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attittude, Friendship, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Knowing What I Need

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

There was a time when I expected Beloved to know what I needed and to provide it. There were multiple problems with that approach. First, I’ve come to learn that expectations are the cause of much suffering. When I reduce … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Family "Fun", Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

Thais is completely off-topic for my blog but contains some info that I believe many readers will be interested in learning. I love what I do when I write and blog, and I make a living doing something totally different … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
I’m usually quite reasonable and cool-headed (at least on the outside). But following is a list of 7 things that ruffle my feathers, make my blood pressure go up and make me lose it. 7.  Tardiness I…

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

The Kind Road

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

One of my goals with this blog is that when writing a humorous post I want to always take the kind road, mostly laughing at myself (I can take it), while elevating and inspiring others. I also tend to follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Discipline & Consequences, Growth/Learning, Humor, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Praise, Quotes I Love | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Posted on July 3, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on Becoming Cliche:
Which should have been the title of yesterday’s post. *sigh* But I will waste no time on regrets. Yesterday, I had big plans. This is what my schedule looked like: 9:30 : Drop Squish at…

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Posted on July 3, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on stuff i tell my sister:
A while back I stumbled across a cute idea on http://WWW.PINTEREST.COM and made a mental note, “I am going to do this for my hubby.”  I bought a deck of cards and…

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Posted on July 3, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on ourtowne:
Squirmy Wormy was a worm, a great big, beautiful kind of worm you see if you dig in the garden.  He had a long red tail that he could twirl in a circle or make zig…

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments