Category Archives: Joy & Happiness

A Mickey Mouse Gift

Posted on March 10, 2019 by russtowne

A restaurant owner treated her employees and their families to an all-expenses-paid trip to DisneyWorld. A Mickey Mouse Gift Photo Credit: Elijah Chan Story Sources: The News and Observer, Leo @ Not All News is Bad

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The Magic of Enough

Posted on September 7, 2018 by russtowne

I call it my “Happiness Threshold.” There is an income level that once I’ve achieved it, I’ve found any additional income doesn’t make me any happier. I make a good living now, but there have been times when I made … Continue reading →

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What I Discovered When I Stopped

Posted on June 11, 2017 by russtowne

I believe the mass of men and women waste much time chasing happiness until they stop to count their blessings and discover joy in their gratitude. May your day be filled with blessings. With Love, Russ

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Bliss

Posted on April 22, 2017 by russtowne

Here’s another friend in my outdoor office He reminds me to relax, enjoy life, lighten up, and not take anything including (and perhaps especially) myself, so seriously. I’m doggone glad to have him around. With Love, Russ

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What I Did When I Hated My Job

Posted on April 16, 2017 by russtowne

It is my hope that my posts on work and play inspire others to do what it takes to experience greater peace, lasting joy, and greater passion in their lives. When I felt unhappy with my job or work situation I … Continue reading →

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Work and Play

Posted on April 16, 2017 by russtowne

I wanted to clarify my comments about work and play I made earlier as it appears I may have been unclear. For me, work is mostly play, and play is nearly all play. I define work as something I would need … Continue reading →

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What Works For Me

Posted on April 15, 2017 by russtowne

A reader recently wrote that said she struggled with the “work/live” balance and asked me to let her know if I ever solved it. Many face the same challenge. I have for most of my life. Here is my reply to … Continue reading →

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Dreams

Posted on January 29, 2017 by russtowne

It is important to me that my books bring joy and delight to children and not merely entertain and teach them. I love when children discover lessons in my stories for themselves and feel as though they’ve just unearthed hidden treasures. … Continue reading →

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Puddle Fun for a Grandson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is about 4-1/2 years old, which means he’s never known a time when California wasn’t suffering from drought. There have been far too few times when young children could jump in puddles where we live. Fortunately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

It’s (Going to Be) a GIRL!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by russtowne

My Beloved and I just learned that our oldest son Ben and his wife Erika are expecting a GIRL! After four much-loved grandsons we were hoping for a girl and our wish is coming true! Thank you, Ben and Erika! … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, New Releases, Teamwork, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 23 Comments