Category Archives: Joy & Happiness

“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

When Falling on Deaf Ears is Wonderful!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by russtowne

There are so many great creative ways people are helping to make the world a brighter place. Here’s another: http://blog.petflow.com/there-is-something-very-unusual-about-this-new-restaurant-and-now-i-really-want-to-go/

Posted in Breakthroughs, Challenges, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged ASL, deaf, food servers, restaurant, sign language, signs | 7 Comments

Many More Opportunites Every Day

Posted on August 3, 2014 by russtowne

I loved this vid, its message, and the looks on the man’s face. I believe you will too. http://www.viralnova.com/homeless-surprise/#.U93CKpLsws8.facebook

Posted in Beauty, Change, Choices, Compassion, Creativity, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Music, My Beliefs, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged compassion, creativity, generosity., goodness, music, youth | 13 Comments

Leaps of Faith and Acts of Love

Posted on June 21, 2014 by russtowne

Last night I started out at about 8pm with the seed of an idea for what I thought would be another flash fiction piece. Over seven hours of non-stop writing later I finished the 7-page story, “Touched.” I looked at … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adventure, Following Your Passion, Fun, Joy & Happiness, My Written Works Misc., Writing | Tagged adventure, fiction, flash fiction, Love, stories, writing, writing updates | 13 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

Tiny Fingers

Posted on May 1, 2014 by russtowne

One of my favorite rituals between my two year old grandson Thomas and me starts when he rings the doorbell at our front door and My Beloved answers it. Thomas runs in yelling “Papa! “Papa!” (that’s what he calls me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Children, Family, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making Memories, Miracles, Observations, Random Thoughts, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged childish, fun, giggles, grandfather, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, laughter, papa, transforming | 23 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

Lost and Found

Posted on March 31, 2014 by russtowne

I just read a comment to me from a friend in response to a line in a poem I’d written and shared at http://Poetscorner.com. The line was: “I was lost” He commented something to the effect of: “Were you? You … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Courage, Dreams, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Patience & Persistence, Spirit | Tagged compass, heart, lessons, Life, spirit, teacher | 14 Comments

Better and Best

Posted on March 29, 2014 by russtowne

A friend just sent an email that closed with a note I liked so much I wanted to share it with you: ‘Life is better when you are happy, but life is best when other people are happy because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy & Happiness, Life | Tagged Happiness, joy, Life | 15 Comments

Have Yourself a Merry…

Posted on December 23, 2013 by russtowne

A friend in Nashville named Robin Ruddy played the song and created the attached video. This is being sent for all who celebrate Christmas. For all who celebrate other holidays or simply celebrate life, may this season and the new … Continue reading →