Category Archives: Adversity

Desperate Journeys is Now an e-Book!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by russtowne

For those who prefer reading eBooks, Desperate Journeys is now available in the Kindle format for just $2.99 (or FREE for those subscribed to the Kindle Unlimited Service!) Kindle Version You can also get the 5×8 inch softcover version for only … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Trees

Posted on May 23, 2017 by russtowne

I love cherries. My Beloved bought and planted two cherry trees for me. One is healthy, growing fast, and had a big first crop of cherries this year. The second tree is tiny. Shortly after it was planted it partially … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Gardening, Inspiring, perspective, Uncategorized | Tagged adversity, challenges, cherries, Inspiration, trees | 17 Comments

The Impeded Stream is the One that Sings

Posted on June 12, 2016 by russtowne

“It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work. And when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Beauty, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged challenges, impediements, Inspiration, joy, song | 15 Comments

Luck

Posted on June 2, 2016 by russtowne

It’s been my experience that there’s a great deal of difference between being a member of the Hard Luck Club and the Hard Work Luck Club. With Love, Russ P.S. No news from the neurologist yet regarding Duke yet, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Luck, Uncategorized | Tagged adversity, hard work, Luck | 9 Comments

My “Bad Days” are mostly Amazingly Good

Posted on February 22, 2016 by russtowne

My days are filled with blessings. Every day. I’m usually wise enough to notice and be grateful for many of the blessings. Sometimes, however, I focus on one or more things that didn’t meet my expectations and I call it … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Challenges, Gratitude | Tagged bad days, blessings, challenges, opportunities | 13 Comments

Waxing Poetic

Posted on February 3, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve been on a poetic roll these last few days. If you’d like to experience my poetry, please check out my blog devoted to it at http://agratefulmanspoetry.com. A Grateful Man’s Poetry The titles of some of my recent creations include: “A … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Pain & Grief, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Potential | Tagged loss, Love, pain, poem, poetry | 2 Comments

Kindness in a Red and White Suit

Posted on December 11, 2015 by russtowne

Kindness in a Red and White Suit This Santa gets it. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Kindness | Tagged autism, boy, Christmas, kindness, Santa | 4 Comments

It’s Here!

Posted on September 27, 2015 by russtowne

Touched on Amazon! The second edition of Touched was just released on Amazon.com. Terror, love, chills, hope, magic, thrills, action, science fiction, and fantasy await you. Come inside and be Touched! These stories will inspire, haunt, amaze, and delight readers who love … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Challenges, Courage, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Heroes, Love, My Beliefs, My Written Works Misc., Short Stories, speculative fiction, Story Writing Adventures, Strength, Suspense, Thriller, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged adventure, book, haunt, release, touched | 15 Comments

For All Who Grieve and Struggle Just to Get Through Each Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

May healing tears become joyous and wash our eyes so we may see with our hearts all the goodness and greatness within ourselves and others, and the miracles all around us. With Love, Russ