Category Archives: Kindness

A Kind Act on a Tough Day

Posted on May 21, 2019 by russtowne

  A woman who is having a tough day does a small kindness for an unknown stranger that causes ripples felt around the world. Kindness on a tough day May your days be filled with blessings. With love, Russ Photo … Continue reading →

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I Love this Concept

Posted on May 10, 2019 by russtowne

I just read about this amazing organization named Alice’s Kids and am now an enthusiastic supporter. Take a look and I think you’ll agree with its goals and approach. “Charity Has Been Secretly Fulfilling Small Wishes for Homeless Kids Who Could … Continue reading →

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A Positive Surprise in Tough Times

Posted on April 11, 2019 by russtowne

It’s been a tough few years for the Rodriguez children. Both their parents died of cancer. But twenty-year-old Samantha stepped up and began raising her five siblings alone.   Their community got together and donated a new car to the struggling family. A gift … Continue reading →

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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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Listening to How They Feel

Posted on January 10, 2019 by russtowne

The image was taken in my copse of redwoods. ** When I eat right, my body feels right. When I do right, my spirit feels right. With love, Russ  

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A Classy Thing to Do

Posted on December 12, 2018 by russtowne

The link below is to a story of compassion, kindness, and generosity that touched me. A passenger in the First Class Section of an airplane gave his seat to a mother struggling with an eleven-month-old who needed an oxygen machine. … Continue reading →

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Your Creative Superpowers

Posted on December 3, 2018 by russtowne

A dear friend recently wrote that it’s stunning to him how prolific I am. I was both honored and humbled by his comment, and smiled about it because I’m perhaps most stunned of all. Seven years ago I was unaware … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Class

Posted on November 24, 2018 by russtowne

This story was sweet music to my heart. When their rivals were involved in a major bus crash, the WSU marching band learned and played their rival’s school fight song. Way to go, WSU. Not Fighting Like Cats and Dogs … Continue reading →

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“Knitted Knockers” for Breast Cancer Survivors!

Posted on October 24, 2018 by russtowne

Knitted Knockers for Breast Cancer Survivors What a great idea! I love how helpful these can be for breast cancer survivors. Each “knitted knocker” comes with three to four hours worth of love knit right into them. And, of course, … Continue reading →

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Getting it Right

Posted on September 4, 2018 by russtowne

Image credits: Peter Lloyd via Unsplash Another racial incident at Starbucks, but this time a little kindness, compassion, and understanding make a huge difference in the outcome. Getting it Right Sources: Nashville News 4 & Leo at Not All News … Continue reading →

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