Category Archives: Life

Understanding Life

Posted on August 21, 2015 by russtowne

I saw a Facebook Post from Smile at Me about a saying attributed to Buddha that I’m going to paraphrase: ‘When one likes a flower they may pick it. When one loves a flower, they let it grow and water … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love | Tagged Buddha, Life, like, Love | 12 Comments

Sometimes Life Just Sucks…

Posted on June 7, 2015 by russtowne

I hope this post brightens the day of anyone where this title is all too accurate lately. It stars my friend Hoozy Whatzadingle of Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle fame. He is having a bad day and night. That’s what happens … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Feelings/Emotions, Life, Love, Pain & Grief | Tagged Clyde and Friends, funny, Hoozy Whatzadingle, humor, Life | 6 Comments

The Open Window

Posted on June 2, 2015 by russtowne

The Open Window I just opened a window. In the space Of a heart-beat Magic happened. My senses Are aroused By sumptuous melodies Of songbirds Singing so near It seems They’ve flown Into my office To share their gifts With … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Joy & Happiness, Life, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, Life, living, poems, poetry | 21 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

Cover Reveal: “Slices of Life”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of the non-fiction anthology, Slices of Life. The book should be released within a week. For newer bloggers: If you click on the image, you’ll probably be able to make it bigger and easier to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Life, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Non-Fiction, Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, Family, Life, Love, non-fiction, Relationships, short, stories | 23 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

An Innovative Solution to a Major Challenge

Posted on January 16, 2014 by russtowne

I love reading about fairly simple and often easy and inexpensive solutions to what at first appear to be major problems. Below is a link to an example. While I doubt that this program is the only reason for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Health, Ingenuity, Life | Tagged babirs, creativity, Finland, health, innovation, Life, lives, Now I Know, nowiknow.com | 4 Comments

“Reflections of a Grateful Man”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

My latest book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man” was released on Amazon today. Its focus is on life and ways I’ve found to enhance my life and the lives of those around me. With Love, Russ

Posted in Life, My Beliefs, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged "Reflections of a Grateful Man", author, enhance, enhancement, grateful, gratitude, life enhancer, living, reflections, short stories, write, writer | 15 Comments

My First Non-Fiction Book For Adults Has Just Been Released

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

Or, you could just go to Amazon.com and type “Russ Towne” in the search field to see all my books and hear several of my songs. “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” is focused on Relationships, Family, and Parenting. … Continue reading →