Category Archives: Love

In That Instant

Posted on December 3, 2012 by russtowne

Two lonely strangers on opposite walls Of a room full of partying people Each of the lonely hearts wondering How soon they could go Without being rude. They felt they didn’t really fit in With this popular raucous crowd. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakthroughs, Loneliness, Love, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged crowd, hearts, instant, introvert, introverts, lonely, Love, partiers, party, poem, raucous, strangers | 2 Comments

“A Heart Like A Stormy Sea”

Posted on December 2, 2012 by russtowne

As I just read the phrase “a heart like a stormy sea” in the interesting article below, this came to me: A Heart Like A Stormy Sea He had a heart like a stormy sea Crashing and pounding on rocky … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Loneliness, Love, Peace, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged 81-year old widow, beach, clean-up, heart like a raging sea, Hero, jacket, military, Sandy, tunic, West Point | Leave a comment

Giving A Little Bit

Posted on November 28, 2012 by russtowne

Acts of goodness and love caught by security cameras. Russ

Posted in Courage, Kindness, Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged acts of kindness, capturing, courage, goodness, kindness, security cameras | 6 Comments

Oh To Be Young Again!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by russtowne

May this couple have a long and happy life. They certainly have friends and family who are rooting them on! It looks like a fun time was had by all. And yes, it has a happy ending! Russ

Posted in Fun Vids, Love | Tagged engagement, Family, friends, Love, marriage, scavenger hunt proposal | 2 Comments

A Great First Step

Posted on November 23, 2012 by russtowne

I admire the creativity of the person who created the “Coexist” graphic which is spelled out using several religious symbols. It is clever and important message. Coexisting is a great first step toward global peace. And, I believe that humanity … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Peace | Tagged coexist, fairness, forgive, global, humanity, Love, peace, religious, share, support, world | 6 Comments

Last Dance

Posted on November 20, 2012 by russtowne

They clung tightly Knowing that if they leapt It would be forever Flirted with each other for months Waiting for just the right moment For the ultimate release Then the magic moment came And in a reckless rush They simply … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Nature, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged clung, danced, each other, Earth, embrace, forever, knowing, leapt, motion, partner, reveling, swirling, tightly, twirling | 12 Comments

Wherever There Is Love

Posted on November 20, 2012 by russtowne

A dear aunt forwarded the story below to me. I love it and wanted to share it with you. Russ — We don’t know who replied to a letter sent by a little girl, but there is a beautiful soul … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Abbey, aunt, book, daughter, dead letter, died, Dog, God, Love, loved, Meredith, mom, Mother, Mr. Rogers', pet, pets, post office, share | 35 Comments

Too Stubborn and Selfish

Posted on October 25, 2012 by russtowne

Some of my best posts happened quite awhile ago, so I occasionally re-post something to share with newer readers that I hope won’t bore more-tenured readers too much. This is one of those times. Earlier this month my Beloved and … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, True Stories I've Written | Tagged 33rd anniversary, anniversary, beloved, Love, marriage, married, officiate, stubborn selfish, wedding, wife | 9 Comments

I Love You Katie Sue!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by russtowne

One of the songs I plan to soon list on one or more song-selling sites is “Katie Sue”. It is about a man’s first love. If you click on the icon above you should be able to hear it. May … Continue reading →