Category Archives: Family “Fun”

A Wonderful Day

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

Yesterday was my Grandson Thomas’ first birthday, and today about 80 relatives and a few of his parents’ friends gathered to celebrate in a large park not far from my home. The weather was perfect; agreeably warm with a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Family, grandparenting, Grandson, homeless, homeless man, kindness, Love, parenting | 25 Comments

Family and Aging Humor

Posted on March 5, 2013 by russtowne

GREAT TRUTHS THAT CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: ~ No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. ~ When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. ~ If your sister hits you, don’t hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Family "Fun", Humor | Tagged aging, children, Family, humor, parenting | 26 Comments

Get Your Stories Straight

Posted on February 24, 2013 by russtowne

(This is a re-post for newer friends of this site.) Like nearly all siblings, our sons sometimes got into quarrels. When that occurred, my Beloved and I attempted to unravel how it started so we could create learning lessons as … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Children, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beloved, boys, children, consequences, humor, parenting, siblings, trouble | 11 Comments

The Phone Call

Posted on January 26, 2013 by russtowne

Sometimes things can change in an instant. One moment I was watching the U.S. market wind down, and the next… The phone call came in at about 12:45pm today. A woman who identified herself as the manager of (a major … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Family "Fun", True Stories I've Written | Tagged escalator, father-in-law, fell, FIL, hurt, MIL, Mother-in-law, urgent care, wheelchair | 14 Comments

Family Nights

Posted on January 18, 2013 by russtowne

This is a repost that has been updated for newer friends. Family Nights Picture if you will all the noise and people during rush hour in Grand Central Station, the commotion and energy of a busy dog park, the love … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged cjildren, dogs, Family, grandparent, grandparenting, Grandparents, kids, Love, parenting, United Nations | 19 Comments

How a Daunting Gauntlet Became a Fun Zone

Posted on January 1, 2013 by russtowne

(This is a re-post with minor revisions.) Some years ago I was standing in a long, long line at a major theme park in southern California. I was bored, hot, and tired. I stuck a hand in my pocket and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", True Stories I've Written | Tagged bored, children, coins, daunting gauntlet, entertaining, fun, hot, long lines, My Beloved, parents, quarter, Southern California, theme park, tired | 6 Comments

Middle Son and His Lovely Wife Just Told Me They Are Expecting!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by russtowne

It looks like I’m going to be grandfather for the second time! I became a grandfather for the first time about 7 months ago via Oldest Son and his Lovely Wife. I’m a very blessed and grateful man! Russ

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Family "Fun", Parenting, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Every Chance That I Get

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

I don’t know what tomorrow will bring Or even how today will end But I do know that of all of my blessings The greatest are my family and friends. I could live a long life or die a second … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Friendship, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged blessings, familly, friends, gratitude, Love, no regrets, regrets, without regrets | 7 Comments

No Star In All The Heavens

Posted on December 5, 2012 by russtowne

The story of the star that sits atop our tree goes back over thirty years. I was a young single man whose business was failing. Finances were very tight. I had enough money to buy a Christmas tree but not … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Gratitude, Love, Marriage, Spirit, True Stories I've Written | Tagged business, business failing, Christmas, Christmas tree, girlfriend, good times, heavens, rough times, star, wife | 4 Comments

The Goofiest Christmas Tree and Beach You Ever Saw

Posted on December 5, 2012 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 →