Category Archives: Adventure

The Flow

Posted on November 22, 2012 by russtowne

I had a dark and haunting dream last night and awoke with a sad and jarring phrase running through my head over and over again. While these are certainly not the kinds of things I normally associate with Thanksgiving, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Gifts, Gratitude | Tagged dreams, flow, friends, Friendship, gifts, Happiness, happy, haunting, Love, Thanksgiving | 8 Comments

Last Dance

Posted on November 20, 2012 by russtowne

They clung tightly Knowing that if they leapt It would be forever Flirted with each other for months Waiting for just the right moment For the ultimate release Then the magic moment came And in a reckless rush They simply … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Nature, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged clung, danced, each other, Earth, embrace, forever, knowing, leapt, motion, partner, reveling, swirling, tightly, twirling | 12 Comments

The Next Part May Be Grander

Posted on November 18, 2012 by russtowne

“Part of the adventure in life is not always knowing what’s going to happen next. The next part may be grander than your original plan. The key to enjoying the journey is being open to the unknown.” (I saw this … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Quotes I Love | Tagged adventure, enjoying, grand, Jay Ligda, Life, Love, next part, Online Wellness Network, SIGN ME UP, thoroughly, unknown, wish | 3 Comments

Parahawking

Posted on November 6, 2012 by russtowne

I found this video soothing, exhilarating, relaxing, and thrilling all at the same time. Russ

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Fun Vids, Nature | Tagged beach, hawk, ocean, paragliding, parahawking, parasailing, Rio | 4 Comments

I Love You Katie Sue!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by russtowne

One of the songs I plan to soon list on one or more song-selling sites is “Katie Sue”. It is about a man’s first love. If you click on the icon above you should be able to hear it. May … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Imagination, Love, Making Memories, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged Bryan Cumming, clouds, curves, first love, first time, Katie Sue, light, lights, Love, lyric, magic, magic carpet ride, moon, music, night, produced, producer, ride, river road, sight, song, stars, truck, vocalist | 8 Comments

Friends Reunited After A Train Rides Into Space

Posted on September 25, 2012 by russtowne

A father sent his 4-year-old son’s toy train Stanley into space and filmed the entire adventure. The smile on his son’s face when he is reunited with Stanley is precious. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/father-son-launch-toy-train-space-video-222733570.html Russ

Posted in Adventure, Children, Fun Vids, Parenting | Tagged outer space, space, Stanley, train | 6 Comments

My Subconscious Mind Is a Real Pest Sometimes, But Can Be Handy to Have Around

Posted on September 12, 2012 by russtowne

I was awakened about two hours before I planned to get up this morning by ideas that would not let me sleep. It must have occurred to my subconscious mind as I slept that I’m wired to work on small … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged co-writing, co=write, collaborator, collaboroators, fun, having fun, I've already won, song, songs, Songwriting, won | 9 Comments

You Are A BIG Part Of My Inspiration

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Thank you. All of you. Those of you who read but don’t comment provide an audience for my work. Nearly all creative people want to share their work. You give to me an opportunity to do so and I’m grateful. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Gratitude, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged Americana, being myself, blog, films, fun, gifts, heart, Inspiration, Norman Rockwell, Rockwell, sentimental, share, sharing, song, Songwriting, spirit, that's who I am, won | 22 Comments

Day 2 and a Project/Co-Writer Update

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Day two of the conference was also excellent, but more for the industry contacts and networking and for hearing some fantastic music and learning, rather than for pick-ups. Our song was presented only once on Sunday and didn’t fit for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Dreams, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged "I've Aready Won", "Shadow Of Our Love, Denis Loiseau, Kevin Harris, lyric, lyrics, songs, Songwriting | 28 Comments

Our Song Did Well on Day One of the 2012 Songwriters Conference

Posted on September 9, 2012 by russtowne

I am a lucky and very grateful man. Songwriters fly in from around the world to come to this annual conference that just happens to be about 20 minutes away from my home. It started off on Friday night with … Continue reading →