Category Archives: Challenges

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

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Death, Feelings/Emotions, Healing, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Loneliness | Tagged heart, joy, miracles, struggle, tears | 8 Comments

I Love this Video

Posted on August 30, 2015 by russtowne

I love this video and I’ll bet most of you will too. Connecting the Dots I Love this Video With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Following Your Passion, Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Opportunities, Strength, Success, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged courage, inspiring, perserverence, strength, Success | 9 Comments

The Wildest, Craziest Race

Posted on June 28, 2015 by russtowne

I smiled through this series of photos of the contestants and their vehicles and believe you’ll enjoy them. Sorry about the ads (which can be skipped.) http://tinyurl.com/ohlebbs Love, Russ

Posted in Adventure, Challenges, Cheerfulness, Contests, Creativity, Fun, Humor | Tagged crazy, fun, funny, photos, race | 6 Comments

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by russtowne

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That? By Russ Towne This experience may have been the most embarrassing time of my life – and, considering how many such moments I’ve had, that is really saying something. Many years ago, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices, Family, Gratitude, Humor, Marriage, Mistakes, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Family, funny, humor, marriage, non-fiction, stories | 18 Comments

Sometimes Life Just Sucks…

Posted on June 7, 2015 by russtowne

I hope this post brightens the day of anyone where this title is all too accurate lately. It stars my friend Hoozy Whatzadingle of Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle fame. He is having a bad day and night. That’s what happens … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Feelings/Emotions, Life, Love, Pain & Grief | Tagged Clyde and Friends, funny, Hoozy Whatzadingle, humor, Life | 6 Comments

Dark Beauties

Posted on May 6, 2015 by russtowne

Dark Beauties Delightful tree silhouettes Framed by dusk-dimmed skies Your verdant beauty turns to black Before enchanted eyes You don’t complain about the change As nightfall draws near You simply use the light that’s left To make your silhouettes … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Challenges, Nature, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, nature, poem, poet, poetry, silhouettes, trees | 16 Comments

Priceless Gifts from a Homeless Stranger

Posted on March 14, 2015 by russtowne

I often drive by the place where the story below occurred and think about the young woman in the story. Another story by a friend reminded me of this incident and I thought I’d share it with newer readers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Connection/Connecting | Tagged compassion, homeless | 30 Comments

Opening Doors, Minds, and Hearts

Posted on January 19, 2015 by russtowne

The video linked below touched and inspired me. My hope is that it does the same for you. Love Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Courage, Kindness, LIfe Lessons | Tagged bullying, compassion, courage, kindness | 16 Comments

Posted on December 29, 2014 by russtowne

I love the story at Misifusa’s blog that is linked below. I’d have re-blogged it if it wasn’t already a reblog. I am inspired yet saddened by what Anonymous must be going through to write such a letter, and for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Anger, Authentic Living, Beauty, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Growth/Learning, Healing, Illness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Suffering | Tagged acceptance, anonymous, bullying, letter, Love, Richard Paul Evans, Tourette's | 9 Comments

A Question & Free Book Offer Regarding Showing Book Photos and Links in the Blog Page

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. I just released my twelfth book, and the next one should be coming out in a couple of weeks or so. I know how to embed the link for the Amazon listing and photo of each book in a … Continue reading →