Monthly Archives: July 2012

Posted on July 8, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on Manipal's Photo Blog:
“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn.…

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Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and 1 Very Patient Man

Posted on July 8, 2012 by russtowne

When I was in my early- to mid-teens a maternal aunt and her 7 children moved in with our family of 7 into a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom house. They were from the east coast and none of the kids from … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 7, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on The Hand-Written Life:
As Good As It Gets has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I mean, seriously, what girl doesn’t want to hear someone say to her, “You…

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That Which Lies Within

Posted on July 6, 2012 by russtowne

I read somewhere recently that life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. While I like that saying a lot, and believe that is certainly true on some levels, I also believe that life is very much about finding … Continue reading →

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Clasped Hands

Posted on July 6, 2012 by russtowne

On a shelf near my desk are a couple of chunks of Paper Mache that I value more than if they were made of solid gold or chiseled by a master sculptor our of the finest marble. They were made … Continue reading →

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I’ve Still Got You!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

Sometimes going it alone can take a person only so far–and sometimes in the wrong direction–as this exhausted mountian climber learned when he would have plunged to almost certain death without the quick thinking and help of others moments before … Continue reading →

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Get Your Stories Straight!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

Like nearly all siblings, our sons sometimes got into quarrels. When that occurred, Beloved and I attempted to unravel how it started so we could create learning lessons as well as determine fair and appropriate consequences for their actions. Not … Continue reading →

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A Dying Man’s Last Request

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

My biological father (I’ll call him “RP” for the remainder of this post) was an avid golfer. He always dreamed of playing the Pebble Beach Golf Course. He and another man wanted to play the course together, so they began … Continue reading →

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Volumes and Limitations

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

A nice warm breeze is blowing, rocking the trees to its vibrant beat, and tickling the wind chimes into their beautiful melodic dance. The wind gently caresses my skin, freshens the air I breathe, and helps to spread pollen and … Continue reading →