Category Archives: Children

Clyde and I

Posted on May 29, 2013 by russtowne

OK, this post is going to take some explaining first. In a recent reply to a comment made by fellow blogger and friend Diana S providing an update on the song that she and her daughter’s generosity inspired, I joked … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Friendship, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Poetry I Wrote, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged banana, bedtime, bedtime story, child, children, children's poem, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, children's story, fun, giraffe, grandparent, humor, pain in the neck, parents, poem, poet, poetry, rain, read, reading, story | 8 Comments

“Greater Than Gold” (first draft of a lyric from my poem of the same name)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by russtowne

Greater Than Gold My little girl saw a homeless man Said, “Daddy he looks hungry and thin May I use my allowance To buy a meal for him?” He was surprised when she reached out With a big burger and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Generosity, Goodness, Gratitude, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs, Parenting, Poetry I Wrote, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Writing | Tagged Caring, compassion, daughter, feeding, food, girl, gnerosity, Gold, half-starved, homeless, hunger, kindness, Love, man, meal, mom, starved | 16 Comments

House Rules By Bran Scott

Posted on May 27, 2013 by russtowne

As most of you know, I’m a self-confessed slow learner in the school of life. Yet another example (sigh) is that I have been reading and enjoying FB posts from a dear friend named Bran Scott and often cracking up … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Fun, Humor, Parenting | Tagged Bran Scott, child, daughter, Family, family fun, fun, humor, parenting | 18 Comments

Help In A Flash

Posted on May 26, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Remix?) What’s a little boy to do when he gets separated from his dad in a crowd of people at a comic convention? Call Flash, of course! Wonder Woman too! Russ

Posted in Children, Fun, Humor, Kindness, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged comic convention, crowd, dad, flash, lost boy, lost child, lost kid, Wonder Woman | 5 Comments

The Value Of A Moment

Posted on May 18, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Forever Awezome) I attempt to remind myself that EVERY moment is precious, as once it is gone so is a part of my life that I’ll never get back. I’m working on creating a lifetime of memory-making moments. Thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Children, Connection/Connecting, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Observations, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Time | Tagged children, Forever Awezome, Life, lifetime, making memories, Memories, moments, photo, photography, quote, time, value | 6 Comments

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by russtowne

WHY GOD MADE MOMS Brilliant answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Humor, Parenting | Tagged children, humor, kids, mom, moms, Mother, parenting | 22 Comments

For Those Who Are Having A Challenging Day

Posted on May 7, 2013 by russtowne

Photo: Old West trading Post Love, Russ

Posted in Challenges, Children, Humor | Tagged bad day, challenges, child, children, humor, photo, photograph | 7 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

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 →