Category Archives: Healing

I P O Y

Posted on April 11, 2012 by russtowne

I occassionally write the letters “I P O Y” on the bottom of emails and other written communicationss to one of my sons. The reason for doing so takes a little explaining but involves Fred Rogers of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” … Continue reading →

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“When Grown-Ups Lie”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by russtowne

One of my songwriting collaborators and I are writing a song that we hope will inspire children who are victims of abuse to speak painful truths to caring people who will listen and take action to help protect them. To … Continue reading →

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Hunger Games

Posted on April 1, 2012 by russtowne

I saw the Hunger Games movie last night. I liked it a lot and felt it captured the tone of the first book well. It showcases the best and worst of humankind. The power of hope, of trust, of love. … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way Back To Each Other

Posted on March 18, 2012 by russtowne

I just heard a powerful and inspiring TED talk by Dr. Brene’ Brown about Vulnerability and Shame. I highly recommend that you invest the time to listen to it. Some of my favorite parts: Vulnerability is NOT weakness. Vulnerability is … Continue reading →

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Finding the Light Within Yourself in Moments of Darkness

Posted on March 17, 2012 by russtowne

We all go through tough times. Sometimes even excruciating ones. If you are going through such a painful situation right now, this post is dedicated to you. I don’t know who wrote the paragraph below, but I believe it captures … Continue reading →

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Making A Difference

Posted on March 13, 2012 by russtowne

I will sometimes re-post something for readers who found this site in recent months. Below is one such re-post. Russ Remember the hit song from awhile back that included these words?: Don’t Laugh At Me Don’t call me names Don’t … Continue reading →

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Challenge Day

Posted on March 10, 2012 by russtowne

I recently learned about a program called Challenge Day that has a vision and mission that I wholeheartedly applaud. I went to its website at http://www.challengeday.org/ and saw: “OUR VISION Our vision is that every child lives in a world … Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on March 3, 2012 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all who are in pain, feeling alone, broken-hearted, and/or grieving–or have been. In other words this is dedicated to everyone. Part of being alive is experiencing pain. For many people, pain can lead to tears, … Continue reading →