Category Archives: Cheerfulness

I Hope Her Prince Comes Quickly

Posted on March 29, 2016 by russtowne

The weather is gorgeous today and I have the all the windows open to better enjoy the fresh air, scent an sight of roses so close I could touch them, and singing birds, as I work. About ten minutes ago, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheerfulness, Children, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged girl, humor, little, singing | 20 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

A Smile and a Wave

Posted on February 26, 2014 by russtowne

A smile and a wave go a long way help to make a lot of people’s day… http://kindnessblog.com/2014/02/26/elderly-woman-waves-at-students-every-day-then-she-got-a-huge-surprise/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Attittude, Cheerfulness, Choices, Goodness, Heart, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged high school, kindness, smiles, youth | 10 Comments

Making Even Heavy Traffic Fun

Posted on October 19, 2013 by russtowne

http://thoughtcatalog.com/chelsea-fagan/2013/10/this-cute-guy-singing-with-total-strangers-stuck-in-traffic-will-make-your-heart-melt/ I don’t know about the “Cute guy” comments–I’ll leave that to others to decide–but I enjoyed the video and believe that many of you will too.

Posted in Cheerfulness, Choices, Community, Connection/Connecting, Fun, Joy & Happiness, Music, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged choices, fun, music, singing | 4 Comments

Shadows and Singing Hearts

Posted on October 13, 2013 by russtowne

“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) “Our greatest purpose in life is just to align with what makes our heart sing.” –St. … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Living, Cheerfulness, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love, Talent, Wisdom | Tagged heart, Ralph Waldo Emerson, shadow, sing, smile | 13 Comments

Astonishing Light

Posted on July 10, 2013 by russtowne

“I wish I could show you, when you are alone or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” -Haviz (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together)

Posted in Beauty, Cheerfulness, Fun, Humor, Inspiring, Optimism, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged alone, astonishing, being, darkness, Haviz, Karen Robiscoe, Let's Be Positive Together, light, turtle | 18 Comments

Big Joy In Life’s Little Miracles

Posted on May 21, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Heart Touching Images) Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Attittude, Beauty, Cheerfulness, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, My Beliefs, Nature, Observations, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged animal, cute animal, flowers, fun, fun photo, heart, Heart TouchingImages, humor, humorous photo, images, nature, photo, photograph, Touching | 10 Comments

Because It Has A Song

Posted on April 1, 2013 by russtowne

“The bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.” (Source: Online Wellness Network) Actually, I believe that singing a song IS an answer to many things. It can also be an inspiration for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheerfulness, Joy & Happiness, Making the World a Better Place, Music, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged answer, birds, dance, inspire, inspiring, observation, Online Wellness Network, quote, sing, singing, song | 5 Comments

Two Talented Teenagers “Let It Be”

Posted on March 22, 2013 by russtowne

What do you get when you combine two talented teenagers who are obviously having a lot of fun with the Beatles’ “Let It Be”? Whatever it is, I’ll bet it makes you smile and lifts your spirit! Love, Russ