Category Archives: Connection/Connecting

The Kindness Connection

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

Kindness creates connections and miracles occur. With Love, Russ

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs | Tagged connections, kindness | 9 Comments

I very rarely listen to or read “the news” from traditional channels. On average their news stories are far too negative (and often politically motivated and slanted) for me. I focus on the positive by investing time to read and … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Connection/Connecting, Humility, Kindness | Tagged choices, humility, kindness | 10 Comments

When Falling on Deaf Ears is Wonderful!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by russtowne

There are so many great creative ways people are helping to make the world a brighter place. Here’s another: http://blog.petflow.com/there-is-something-very-unusual-about-this-new-restaurant-and-now-i-really-want-to-go/

Posted in Breakthroughs, Challenges, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged ASL, deaf, food servers, restaurant, sign language, signs | 7 Comments

Exciting News about Heart Whispers

Posted on May 27, 2014 by russtowne

The poetry anthology project titled Heart Whispers now has 16 poets contributing a total of 66 poems. The deadline for sending poems for consideration is May 31, so there is still a little time left! I’d love to experience your … Continue reading →

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged accessible, anthology, book video, collection, connection, heart, Heart Whispers, Love, marketing video, poems, poetry, poets, romantic, spirit | 6 Comments

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

I Just Opened a Window

Posted on April 25, 2014 by russtowne

It began to feel a bit stuffy in my home office, so I just opened a window. It only took a moment, but in the space of a heart-beat magic happened. My senses were aroused by the sumptuous melodies of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Animals, Awareness, Blessings, Connection/Connecting, Contentment, Feelings/Emotions, Gifts, Gratitude, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Miracles, Nature, Peace | Tagged beauty, birds, blessings, carressing, connectednes, connection, flowers, miracles, nature, Pleasure, songbirds, touuching, writing | 26 Comments

Opportunities for Writers

Posted on March 1, 2014 by russtowne

I took a two-month hiatus after successfully completing a self-publishing marathon of writing and bringing eight books to market in eight months. Now, my batteries are re-charged and I’m ready to tackle another type of creative project I’ve never attempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged action, anthologies, anthology, authors, couples, dream, dreams, fiction, funny, heart, heart-warming, humor, Love, non-fiction, opportunity, passion, Relationship, thriller, true, writers, writing | 25 Comments

When Words Fail Hugs Often Help

Posted on January 30, 2014 by russtowne

It can be frustrating to want to help someone and not know what to do or say. Sometimes when words fail, My Beloved and I just hug each other tightly for as long as it takes, letting the hug do … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Communicating, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Healing, Love, Marriage, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged healing, hug, hugs, Love, overhealm, pain, patience, Relationship | 18 Comments

Coordinated Kindness Ends Bullying

Posted on January 22, 2014 by russtowne

All it takes is kindness. Sometimes it helps to coordinate the effort. When coordinated kindness occurs, miracles can happen. Below is a link to a great example. Football Team Stops Bullying With Love, Russ

Posted in Action, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Choices, Commitment, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Grace, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Miracles, My Beliefs, Photos That Touched Me, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Youth | Tagged action, bullying, Caring, compassion, coordinated kindness, football team, kindness, miracles, QB, quarterback, teamwork | 4 Comments

An Unbreakable Bond

Posted on November 9, 2013 by russtowne

As I’ve been writing my book, many memories have come to me. Some are funny, some are sweet, and, as in the story below, some are bittersweet indeed. An Unbreakable Bond I frequently write (the old-fashioned pen-and-ink kind) to a … Continue reading →