Category Archives: Family

Fun Times!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by russtowne

Bumper bowling with our grandson Thomas and my Beloved (his “Mama”). He’s 3, and it’s his first time. She’s older than 3 and it’s not her first time. But we all had a fun time. With Love, Russ

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids | Tagged children, fun, Grandchildren, Grandparents | 12 Comments

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by russtowne

Who Would Do Something Silly Like That? By Russ Towne This experience may have been the most embarrassing time of my life – and, considering how many such moments I’ve had, that is really saying something. Many years ago, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices, Family, Gratitude, Humor, Marriage, Mistakes, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Family, funny, humor, marriage, non-fiction, stories | 18 Comments

Great News for the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2015 by russtowne

Happy New Year! Our daughter Stephanie just became engaged. She and her beau were at Disneyland at night standing in front of the castle which had been lit up for the holidays when he got down on one knee, pulled out … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making Memories, Marriage | Tagged castle, Disneyland, engagement, joy, Love, proposal | 29 Comments

“Thomas! Don’t Lick the Dog!”

Posted on December 21, 2014 by russtowne

Our 2-1/2 year old grandson Thomas stayed the night at our house on Friday. When I was out of the room, I heard My Beloved say, “Thomas! Don’t lick the dog!” After I stopped laughing, I asked her what happened. She said one … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged Christmas lights, cocoa, fun, Grandchildren, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, humor | 18 Comments

Guess Which Was My Favorite Birthday Message Today

Posted on August 22, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged birthday, Grandpa, grandtwins, Happy birthday, twins | 37 Comments

Blanket Forts and Grandsons

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

I recently got to build a blanket fort with my oldest grandson Thomas. He’s two years old. I used to love building and playing in blanket forts when I was a kid, then with my children, and now I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged beloved, blanket, castles, caves, Family, forts, fun, grandfather, grandparenting, Grandson, papa, space ships | 24 Comments

“Don’t Eat Mickey Mouse!”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

My Beloved and I are blessed with being able to enjoy three whole days with our two-year-old grandson Thomas. We certainly made the most of it today, starting with going to breakfast with him, his Aunt Stephanie, and her boyfriend … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Uncategorized | Tagged Big Trees, covered wagon, Family, grandparenting, Grandson, locomotives, Love, marshall, Mickey Mouse, pancakes, railroad, Roaring Camp, steam engines, trains | 18 Comments

Bundles of Joy

Posted on July 29, 2014 by russtowne

With lots of Love and Gratitude! Russ

Posted in Abundance, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandtwins, gratitude, Love, photos, twins | 25 Comments

“It’s Real!”

Posted on June 8, 2014 by russtowne

I was touched by the story below. It had more than the normal impact on me as I was born in ’57, turn ’57 this year, and dreamed of owning a ’57 Chevy Bel-Air with metallic paint the color of … Continue reading →