Category Archives: Grandparenting & Grandkids

“Clyde and I” Children’s Song, Story, and Possibly Book Update

Posted on June 4, 2013 by russtowne

I recently posted a children’s story/poem titled “Clyde and I”. I shared it with My Beloved, some parents and grandparents of young children, and my song co-writer, and got an unexpectedly enthusiastic response from them. My song co-writer (who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Following Your Passion, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Imagination, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Song Updates, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged "Clyde and I", child, children, children's poem, children's poetry, children's songs, chilldren's poems, Clyde, giraffe, Grandparents, illustrations, illustrators, Kevin Harris, parent, parents, poem, poetry | 20 Comments

Project Updates & Requests for Info

Posted on May 30, 2013 by russtowne

As you probably know I wrote my first short children’s story titled “Clyde and I” (you can see it at a recent post of the same title) for my grandkids. I’m considering writing more, and possibly creating one or more … Continue reading →

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Clyde and I

Posted on May 29, 2013 by russtowne

OK, this post is going to take some explaining first. In a recent reply to a comment made by fellow blogger and friend Diana S providing an update on the song that she and her daughter’s generosity inspired, I joked … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Friendship, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Poetry I Wrote, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged banana, bedtime, bedtime story, child, children, children's poem, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, children's story, fun, giraffe, grandparent, humor, pain in the neck, parents, poem, poet, poetry, rain, read, reading, story | 8 Comments

Grandsons Update

Posted on May 6, 2013 by russtowne

I had just finished reading a book to Thomas last night and had put it down. He picked it up and said “More” clear as day. Have I said lately how much I love my grandson and his parents? As … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Love, Miracles, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged books, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Grandson, photo, reading, sharks | 23 Comments

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

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Children, Dreams, Grace, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Love, Marriage, Quotes I Love | Tagged beloved, daughter-in-law, dreams, Family, father-in-law, grace, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandparents, grandsons, imperfections, Love, relocation, snow, son, true, walking, wife | 15 Comments

To Gnome Me Is To Love Me

Posted on March 2, 2013 by russtowne

When My Beloved and I went on our honeymoon we were young and on a fairly tight budget. We drove to various places. During the trip we took a detour to the Oregon Caves. On our way to them, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Imagination, Love, Photos I Took | Tagged Gnome, Gnome Home, Gnomes, honeymoon, newlywed, newlyweds, Oregon, Oregon Caves, To Gnome Me Is To Love Me, Tom Clark | 8 Comments

An Outie That Was Really An Innie In A Onesie

Posted on February 20, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I plan to head out shortly after 1pm our time but I thought I’d share with you a quick note from our older son regarding our grandson: “I thought Thomas had eaten so much his belly button … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Cheerio, Cheerios, grndson, innie, onesie, outie, son, Thomas | 11 Comments

“A Tale Of Two Townes”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by russtowne

My wonderful son Brian and delightful DIL Kristi just found out that they are having not one, but TWO, babies! For those keeping score at home, that’s TWICE the number of grandkids that are now on their way! One each … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Parenting | Tagged Brian, grandchild, Grandparents, Kristi, Love, tale, Thomas, Townes, twice, twin, twins | 26 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 →