Category Archives: Children

Stargazing

Posted on June 28, 2016 by russtowne

Stargazing Stargazing has always been one of my favorite pastimes! I especially enjoyed it as a child when we visited relatives in Oregon. They lived way out in the country. There were so many more stars to see without city … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Children, Dreams, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, children, grandparenting, parnting, stargazing | 10 Comments

“Let’s Run Though the Rain!”

Posted on May 4, 2016 by russtowne

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Walmart. She must have been 6-years-old, this beautiful red-haired, freckle-faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Inspiring, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged children, inspiring, mikeysfunnies.com, rain | 12 Comments

The Readings

Posted on April 20, 2016 by russtowne

Some of you have been asking how the book readings went at the elementary school in Moraga, California. I thought I’d already created a post but when I went looking for it couldn’t find it. I apologize for my late post … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Events and Interviews, Children, Uncategorized | Tagged book fair, book readings, children, elemetnatary schools | 3 Comments

Being Mama

Posted on April 5, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is nearly four years old and is as curious as ever. On a brief road trip he began to touch My Beloved’s purse. He calls her Mama (his mother is “Mommy”). “Are you supposed to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, funny, granchildren, Grandkids, humor | 12 Comments

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

“Where a Hippo Flies”

Posted on March 19, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve just decided to publish a book of poetry for young children titled: Where a Hippo Flies Poetry for those See the World through Young Eyes It will include several of my rhyming story poems and perhaps two or three … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Humor, Making Memories, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Spreading the Word About My Books, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged childrens', poetry, rhyming, stories, writing | 6 Comments

Boys Will Be Boys

Posted on February 5, 2016 by russtowne

One day I thought back to how fun it was as a relatively young boy to pop caps, from the red strips of paper that had little holes and dots of gunpowder in them to the colored plastic ones that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged boys, Family, fun, Grandchildren, humor | 10 Comments

The Moon, Stars, and Rain, and Three Beloved Boys

Posted on February 4, 2016 by russtowne

I focus on squeezing as much joy out of each moment of each day and making as many pleasant memories for others and myself as I can. One of the traditions my oldest grandson, three-year old Thomas and I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Memories | Tagged Grandchildren, grandsons, Love, making memories, stars | 10 Comments

More Thomas-isms

Posted on December 29, 2015 by russtowne

Our 3-year old grandson Thomas has a cold. After we played, it was time for his nap and for me to get back to work. Thomas gets especially creative at nap time. His excuses can be a little unusual. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged children, Grandchildren, Grandparents, humor, superheroes | 14 Comments

From the Other Side of the Door

Posted on December 29, 2015 by russtowne

If you’ve seen the movie “Frozen”–and if you have young children or grandchildren you’ve probably seen it many times–you’ll probably recall the scene where the younger sister is begging her older sister who is locked behind a door to come … Continue reading →