Category Archives: Death

Irony

Posted on April 19, 2017 by russtowne

The irony Is not lost on me That no matter How hard I try I’ll never know How long I’ll live Until the day I die. With Love, Russ

Posted in Death, Life, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged death, irony, Life, poem, poetry | 4 Comments

Dying in Santa’s Arms

Posted on December 12, 2016 by russtowne

This article touched me deeply and I believe it will do the same for you. It is about a terminally ill young child who gets his last wish. Love, Russ Dying in Santa’s Arms

Posted in Children, Christmas, Death, Uncategorized | Tagged children, Christmas, death, dying | 11 Comments

I feel time ticking so loudly that it tempers my actions and keeps me focused. Without knowing specifics, I know I have precious little time left, and less every day, and that is part of what motivates me to spend … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Death, Family, legacy, Uncategorized | Tagged creating, death, Family, legacy, writing | 9 Comments

Last Words

Posted on March 14, 2016 by russtowne

I recall reading something about Steve Jobs last words being, “Wow! Wow!” I’d love my last word to be “WAHOO!” and to die with a huge smile and look of awe-filled wonder on my face. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adventure, Death | Tagged adventure, awe, death, last words | 11 Comments

For All Who Grieve and Struggle Just to Get Through Each Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

May healing tears become joyous and wash our eyes so we may see with our hearts all the goodness and greatness within ourselves and others, and the miracles all around us. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Death, Feelings/Emotions, Healing, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Loneliness | Tagged heart, joy, miracles, struggle, tears | 8 Comments

A Dying Man’s Last Request

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

A Dying Man’s Last Request My biological father was an avid golfer. He always dreamed of playing the Pebble Beach Golf Course. He and another man wanted to play the course together, so they began to pool their savings in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Challenges, Choices, Death, Dreams, Humor, Making Memories, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged 18th green, clubhouse, drinks, dying, father's last request, golf course, humor, last request, Mission Impossible, Pebble Beach | 38 Comments

My Last Breath and Heartbeat

Posted on March 19, 2014 by russtowne

I’m acutely aware my time remaining on this earthly plane gets shorter with every breath I take and every beat of my heart. I may not survive to see tomorrow. I ask myself: How do I ensure what I leave … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Death, Heart, Kindness, Love, Observations | Tagged breath, breathe, death, heart, heartbeat, kindness, last, legacy, Love | 20 Comments

“Blood”

Posted on March 8, 2014 by russtowne

While my posts on this blog tend to be up-beat, I also have a darker side. It comes out in my writing of fiction. To avoid reader whiplash between the lighter and darker sides of my writing, I created a … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Choices, Death, Fear, Imagination, Pain & Grief, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged action, author, dark, death, fiction, gritty, mysteries, mystery, short stories, stories, thriller, writer | 8 Comments

Happenings

Posted on May 30, 2013 by russtowne

“Love is not a matter of what happens in life. It’s a matter of what’s happening in your heart.” –Ken Keyes I also believe that happiness is not a matter of what happens in your life. It’s a matter of … Continue reading →