Category Archives: Love

Wise Mommy

Posted on May 11, 2017 by russtowne

(The photo is of my grandson Thomas and captures the joyful feelings expressed in the story below.) I’d seen this story before but it resonated so deeply with me as I read it again that I wanted to share it with you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, images, Love, mothers, Parenting, Uncategorized, www.mikeysFunnies.com | Tagged image, Love, mothers, parenting, www.mikeysFunnies.com | 12 Comments

Treasures

Posted on April 20, 2017 by russtowne

This is one of the things I see from my outdoor office. It reminds me of my Beloved and makes me smile. She found the piece and collected all the treasures the little girl is looking at. It reminds me … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Children, Love, treasure, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, children, innocence, Love, treasure | 7 Comments

Outsmarted by a 3-Year-Old

Posted on April 9, 2017 by russtowne

During the recent visit from our son Brian and his family I gave my 3-year-old grandson Zachary a couple of Graham crackers. I didn’t want him to have too many so I intentionally gave to him a couple of the ones that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Love, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Graham crackers, Grandchildren, humor | 21 Comments

An Appreciating Asset

Posted on March 30, 2017 by russtowne

Our love is an appreciating asset. The more we appreciate it, The greater our love becomes. With Love, Russ

Posted in Gratitude, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged gratitude, Love, poetry | 6 Comments

Peculiar Perfection

Posted on March 29, 2017 by russtowne

Two lost and hurting hearts Seeking love and protection Risked great pain to come together But found peculiar perfection. With Love, Russ

Posted in Loneliness, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged loneliness, Love, pain, poem, poetry | 9 Comments

The Ransom

Posted on January 29, 2017 by russtowne

Hate holds its self-imprisoned hostages at the intersection of Fear and Ignorance. A ransom of Kindness is key to their release. Wth Love, Russ

Posted in Fear, Freedom, Kindness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged fear, freedom, hate, ignorance, kindness | 5 Comments

“My Heart Went Out To You”

Posted on December 14, 2016 by russtowne

A hug from a stranger when it was most needed… A Hug From a Stranger This story touched me and I wanted to share it with you. With Love, Russ

Posted in Kindness, Love, Stories That Touched Me, Uncategorized | Tagged hug, kindness, Love, stranger | 11 Comments

My Beloved

Posted on December 7, 2016 by russtowne

Several of you have asked for update regarding Heidi. Her situation is improving. They put her back on one of the antibiotic drugs they thought was causing the allergy reaction and gave a different non-drowsy drug to her for the allergic reaction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Healing, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged gratitude, healing, Love | 20 Comments

Four Generations of Love

Posted on October 21, 2016 by russtowne

Thomas hugs, delights, and entertains, his Great Grandpa Fukuda who is back in the hospital but coming home later today. With Love, Russ

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Illness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, Grandparents, hospital, Love | 11 Comments

Celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the Best Decision of My Life

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

Thirty-seven years ago today I made the best decision of my life by making My Beloved my wife. It’s been, and continues to be, an amazing adventure. With Love, Russ