Category Archives: LIfe Lessons

LAST DANCE AT THE BUS BAR

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

My first gransdon is due in less than seven weeks and I can’t wait. I share the story below to honor all those who have been a parent or grandparent, or would someday like to be. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Live So Once Is Enough

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

“Live so once is enough!” What wonderful words to live by! I just read that phrase at a blog written by Nanxi (Prounounced like “Nancy” Liu). In it she said her motto is “Live so once is enough!”. Based on … Continue reading →

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A “Trying” Person

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

Every once in a while I still catch myself saying, “I’ll try”. I don’t want to become a “Trying” person. I want to remain a reliable one! There are certain attributes that I’ve most that the people whom I most … Continue reading →

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Savoring Unexpected Pleasures

Posted on March 7, 2012 by russtowne

We’ve all had the kind of days days when nothing seems to go right. We stub our toes, spill coffee on ourselves or someone else, get a flat tire on the way to an important meeting, accidentally hurt someone’s feelings, … Continue reading →

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Too High A Price To Pay

Posted on March 5, 2012 by russtowne

I was recently reminded of a saying that I like and believe is true. It is below, but I’ve taken some creative license with it. ‘There is enough good in the worst of us, and enough bad in the best … Continue reading →

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Envy

Posted on March 4, 2012 by russtowne

I recently had a conversation with someone who was feeling bad about his financial situation. I’ll call him Trevor but that isn’t his real name. Like most of us he’d made financial mistakes and felt bad about them, especially when … 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 →