Category Archives: Heart

Her Full and Happy Heart

Posted on July 16, 2018 by russtowne

Image Credit: Pan-Xiaozhen-347184 via Unsplash.com In the surgery room before her mastectomy Lindsey Bubar inspired the medical staff to join her in singing and dancing to the song, “I Want to Dance with Somebody.” She is indeed living life with … Continue reading →

Posted in dance, Heart, heartwarming, Illness, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, happy, heart, illness, mastectomy | 4 Comments

High Stakes

Posted on January 22, 2017 by russtowne

Please keep speaking your truth from your heart. Over time, you’ll find yourself increasingly surrounded by those who do the same. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. There will sometimes be pain for whole-heartedly living life this way but … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Heart, Listening to the Whispers of the Heart, Truth, Uncategorized | Tagged choices, consequences, courage, Love, truth | 12 Comments

Cover Reveal for “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That”?

Posted on October 4, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of my latest book titled, Who Would do Something Like That? You may recognize the two characters. They are the parents of the little girl Stephanie from my non-fiction children’s book The Beach That … Continue reading →

Posted in book, Heart, Marriage, Non-Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged book, heartwarming, humorous, marriage, stories | 12 Comments

Inside

Posted on September 21, 2016 by russtowne

The sweetest fruit most full of flavor Awaits inside our hearts to savor. With Love, Russ

Posted in Heart, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged heart, poem, poems, poetry | 8 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 Quick Request

Posted on May 31, 2014 by russtowne

We’re getting down to the wire on the three anthologies. So far, about 35 writers are participating with about 116 of their/our selected written creations. I’ve had so much fun with these projects, and the quality and quantity of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Heart, Love | Tagged anthology, collection, Heart Whispers, hearts, Love, poem, poetry | 26 Comments

Exciting News about Heart Whispers

Posted on May 27, 2014 by russtowne

The poetry anthology project titled Heart Whispers now has 16 poets contributing a total of 66 poems. The deadline for sending poems for consideration is May 31, so there is still a little time left! I’d love to experience your … Continue reading →

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged accessible, anthology, book video, collection, connection, heart, Heart Whispers, Love, marketing video, poems, poetry, poets, romantic, spirit | 6 Comments

I Just Opened a Window

Posted on April 25, 2014 by russtowne

It began to feel a bit stuffy in my home office, so I just opened a window. It only took a moment, but in the space of a heart-beat magic happened. My senses were aroused by the sumptuous melodies of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Animals, Awareness, Blessings, Connection/Connecting, Contentment, Feelings/Emotions, Gifts, Gratitude, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Miracles, Nature, Peace | Tagged beauty, birds, blessings, carressing, connectednes, connection, flowers, miracles, nature, Pleasure, songbirds, touuching, writing | 26 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 →