Category Archives: Making the World a Better Place

Love in Action

Posted on February 14, 2016 by russtowne

I love to see ever-increasing numbers of stories of children doing such heart-warming things. There is much to be hopeful about regarding the future. Love in Action With Love, Russ

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged children, compassion, kindness, Love, School | 10 Comments

A Monstrously Good Idea

Posted on December 23, 2015 by russtowne

A Monstrously Good Idea A mother at her wit’s end is helped by a stranger in an unusual way. I enjoyed this story and think you will too. With Love, Russ http://kindnessblog.com/2015/12/22/shopping-5-days-before-christmas-and-the-kindness-of-one-family-to-mine-2/

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Way to Go, Canada!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by russtowne

Way to go, Canada! We in the U.S. are blessed to have you as our northern neighbors! http://www.quirkyfeeds.com/canadians-sing-u-s-national-anthem/ Way to Go. Canada! With Love, Russ

Posted in Friendship, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Canada, hockey, national anthem, U.S. | 13 Comments

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

http://www.liftable.com/andreadcombs/two-seconds-left-player-passed-ball-wrong-team-hes-hero/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=RebirthOfFreedom&utm_content=2015-09-10 Hero A wonderful story that will help wash our eyes so we can see the goodness and greatness in others and in ourselves a little a little clearer. With Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Beauty, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Teamwork | Tagged basketball, compassion, kindness, sports | 6 Comments

I Think This Idea Is Very Cool

Posted on August 7, 2015 by russtowne

Life-saving Technology or https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZetSRWchM4w?rel=0 I think this idea is very cool and will save a lot of lives. I hope the idea is eventually used everywhere. With Love, Russ

Posted in Breakthroughs, Ingenuity, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged ingenuity, life-saving, Samsung, technology, trucks | 4 Comments

Clyde and Blossom the Butterfly Team Up to Encourage Early Childhood Literacy

Posted on August 6, 2015 by russtowne

Clyde and Blossom http://childrenreadytolearn.com/blossom-and-walter/blossom-reads-to-you/ The above links take you to videos featuring Pamela Beckford (aka Blossom the Butterfly) reading all three of my Clyde stories, and books from other writers. The shows can be seen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComcyobVdFKg2FzBT0m5W8g This is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun Vids, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', stories, videos, youtube | 6 Comments

Both Teams Won

Posted on March 28, 2015 by russtowne

I’ve seen this before, but loved the story so much I decided to post it knowing most of you have probably seen it but probably wouldn’t mind seeing it again. With Love, Russ http://www.liftable.com/cbatorski/basketball-team-refuses-play-another-team-incredible-reason/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=tb

Posted in Compassion, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged basketball, compassion, Sportsmanship, winners | 10 Comments

There Really Are a Lot of Good People Out There

Posted on March 16, 2015 by russtowne

A friend named Dennis just shared with me the following story and said I could share it with you. I enjoy experiencing and sharing such stories, and believe you do too. With Love, Russ “…thought I’d share a story with … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged compassion, connection, kindness | 15 Comments

An Inexpensive Set of Valuable Lessons

Posted on March 15, 2015 by russtowne

In my last post I mentioned a friend’s story involving homeless people reminded me ozone of my stories which I then re-shared in the post. I liked his story so much that I asked him if I could share it with … Continue reading →