Category Archives: Abundance

All Around Us

Posted on May 17, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Karen Robiscue-Fan Page shared The Natural Parent Magazine’s Photo) Or someone. I believe such things and people are all around us every day if we take the time with an open mind and eyes and look closely enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Attittude, Awareness, Beauty, My Beliefs, Observations, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged animals, beauty, Carl Sagan, drop of water, flowers, Karen Robiscue-Fan page, Love, nature, people, photo, quote, snow flake, snowflake, The Natural Parent Maagaine | 4 Comments

Grandsons Update

Posted on May 6, 2013 by russtowne

I had just finished reading a book to Thomas last night and had put it down. He picked it up and said “More” clear as day. Have I said lately how much I love my grandson and his parents? As … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Love, Miracles, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged books, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Grandson, photo, reading, sharks | 23 Comments

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

Posted on May 2, 2013 by russtowne

For those who are tired of reading my poetry–and I imagine that your numbers are legion–I’ve decide to re-post a story and a song or two. Here’s a story for newer readers: Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Challenges, Children, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Abundance, challenges, Family, humor, Love, relatives, scarcity, story, true story | 9 Comments

Aglow

Posted on May 1, 2013 by russtowne

Aglow in gratitude Thankful for… …well everything Enjoying today And wondering What blessings And miracles Tomorrow May bring –Russ Towne

Posted in Abundance, Gratitude, Optimism, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged Abundance, grateful, gratefulness, gratitude, Happiness, optimism, poem, poetry | 10 Comments

A Wonderful Day

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

Yesterday was my Grandson Thomas’ first birthday, and today about 80 relatives and a few of his parents’ friends gathered to celebrate in a large park not far from my home. The weather was perfect; agreeably warm with a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Family, grandparenting, Grandson, homeless, homeless man, kindness, Love, parenting | 25 Comments

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Children, Dreams, Grace, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Love, Marriage, Quotes I Love | Tagged beloved, daughter-in-law, dreams, Family, father-in-law, grace, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandparents, grandsons, imperfections, Love, relocation, snow, son, true, walking, wife | 15 Comments

Ten Years Ago Today

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

Ten years ago today I’d been in a completely different profession for nearly 30 years, one that I no longer enjoyed, and hadn’t for a long time. So ten years ago today I took the plunge into the investment management … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Gratitude | Tagged career change, dream, economic downturn, emerge, financially, following your dream, following your passion, Great Recession, investment, investment management, lucrative, passion, suppoort | 22 Comments

Signs of Warmer Times

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

Show Offs Yellow Beauties Spring Colors Mellow Yellow Antique Rose Explosion After sending photos of snow in my last post, I promised that I’d send some of warmer times. Here they are. I took all of these photos at my … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Photos I Took | Tagged antique roses, Bay Area, beauty, color, San Francisco Bay Area, Spring, Spring flowers | 7 Comments

I Changed My View and It Changed Me

Posted on March 20, 2013 by russtowne

There were times many years ago when I thought my friends had abandoned me. I was wrong. I had only thought that they and I were friends. I hadn’t really been much of a friend to them so I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Breakthroughs, Friendship, Introspection, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Observations | Tagged abandoned, change, changed, changed my view, friends, Friendship, it changed me, view | 15 Comments

The Harmonica Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by russtowne

He’s 77 years old, has had 10 heart surgeries, quit taking all 15 of the medicines he was given, and then he decided to make a difference in the world for thousands of children. You’ll be amazed at what he … Continue reading →