Category Archives: Children

Project Updates

Posted on May 10, 2014 by russtowne

Thank you for helping to spread the word to writers and poets about the three anthologies I’m compiling. My goal is to help as many writers and poets get published this year as possible and to help those who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Action, Adventure, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Writing | Tagged anthologies, fiction, non-fiction, opportunities, poems, poet, poetry, projects, royalties, short stories, teamwork, writer, writing | 6 Comments

Grandpa’s Treasures

Posted on May 9, 2014 by russtowne

It has been a while since I indulged myself by sharing photos of my grandsons… I think the title says it all… With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandpa, grandparenting, grandsons, grandtwins, Love, photos | 32 Comments

Tiny Fingers

Posted on May 1, 2014 by russtowne

One of my favorite rituals between my two year old grandson Thomas and me starts when he rings the doorbell at our front door and My Beloved answers it. Thomas runs in yelling “Papa! “Papa!” (that’s what he calls me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Children, Family, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making Memories, Miracles, Observations, Random Thoughts, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged childish, fun, giggles, grandfather, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, laughter, papa, transforming | 23 Comments

No Star In All the Heavens

Posted on December 18, 2013 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Children, Creativity, Dreams, Family, Family "Fun", Gifts, Goodness, Gratitude, Illness, Ingenuity, Kindness, Loss, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Photos I Took, Strength, True Stories I've Written, Writing, Youth | Tagged adversity, beach, challenges, chemotherapy, children, Christmas tree, compassion, daughter, despair, Dog, dreams, Family, friends, Friendship, gift, gifts, heavens, illness, intenive care, joy, kindnes, Love, pain, palm tree, poor, sadness, star | 18 Comments

Quiet Santa’s for Kids with Special Needs

Posted on December 15, 2013 by russtowne

For some children, visiting Santa at a shopping mall would have been a very bad experience, until now. http://www.today.com/moms/quiet-santas-help-kids-autism-make-christmas-wishes-2D11723567 I love it when ways are found to bring greater joy to others. With Love, Russ

Posted in Challenges, Children, Inspiring | Tagged autism, children, quiet Santa, Santa | 8 Comments

A Different Perspective

Posted on December 13, 2013 by russtowne

Birds of a feather don’t always flock together. Just ask Jonathan Livingston Seagull. I love seeing life from a different perspective, and my favorite view is through the eyes of a child. The dapper young man in the lower photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, children, perspective, photos, quotes, seagulls, vision | 17 Comments

I P O Y

Posted on December 11, 2013 by russtowne

Below is an excerpt from my book “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. I P O Y I occasionally write the letters “I P O Y” on the bottom of emails and other written communications to one of my sons. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", book, child, Family, Fred Rogers, I P O Y, IPOY, Love, Mr. Rogers', son | 13 Comments

My First Non-Fiction Book For Adults Has Just Been Released

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

Or, you could just go to Amazon.com and type “Russ Towne” in the search field to see all my books and hear several of my songs. “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” is focused on Relationships, Family, and Parenting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Commitment, Discipline & Consequences, Fairness, Family, Family "Fun", Feelings/Emotions, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Humor, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Marriage, Mistakes, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Story Writing Adventures, Traditions & Rituals, Writing, Youth | Tagged author, book, children, commitment, couples, daughter, Family, friends, friendships, husband, Love, non-fiction, parenting, Relationships, sons, spouses, wife, writer | 17 Comments

The Silence Between the Words

Posted on November 18, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Ute Lark shared Motivation Live share of Zig Ziglar’s quote) (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) One of the tasks of true friendship is to listen compassionately and creatively to the hidden silences. Often secrets are not revealed in words, … Continue reading →