Category Archives: Making the World a Better Place

The Harmonica Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by russtowne

He’s 77 years old, has had 10 heart surgeries, quit taking all 15 of the medicines he was given, and then he decided to make a difference in the world for thousands of children. You’ll be amazed at what he … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Authentic Living, Challenges, Children, Commitment, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Generosity, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Talent, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged children, harmonica, Harmonica Man, heart surgeries, music, School, strumsticks | 8 Comments

The Ones Who Make Our Souls Blossom

Posted on March 10, 2013 by russtowne

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. (Thank You) – Marcel Proust (A friend posted this on Facebook) This saying brought a smile to my face and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love | Tagged charming, charming gardeners, Friend, gardener, gardeners, grateful, Marcel Proust, people, share, smile, souls blossom | 6 Comments

When Words Aren’t Enough

Posted on March 7, 2013 by russtowne

This post is longer than most that I send, and it has even been abbreviated from the version I received from a friend. I believe it to be true but haven’t Snopesed it because I WANT it to be true, … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Compassion, Goodness, Heroes, Honor, Inspiring, Kindness, Loss, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork | Tagged airline pilot, children, compassion, Family, freedom, honor, loss, sacrifice, serviceman, support, teamwork | 14 Comments

Sportsmanship Taken To A Wonderful New Level

Posted on February 28, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.viddler.com/embed/70d1d214/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=48017121&disablebranding=0 This this link takes you to a video story that takes sportsmanship to another, wonderful, new level. It’s only two or three minutes long, and the last 45 seconds or so got me big-time. May it do the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged basketball, Sportsmanship | 5 Comments

Healing Words

Posted on February 13, 2013 by russtowne

“Words. They can arouse. They can make you laugh, and make you cry. But if you find the one who can heal you with their words, never let them go.” –Unknown (Source: Forever Awezome) I love this quote. To me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Communicating, Healing, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love | Tagged arouse, cry, friends, heal, healed, healing, laugh, Love, true, words | 7 Comments

Terrible Times, and Choices

Posted on February 13, 2013 by russtowne

A recent post discussed difficult times. In the comments section of that post some comments were made something to the effect that difficult times can make someone better and more kind. I agree. Below is part of a reply I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices, Kindness, Loss, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged Caring, choice, choices, empathic, kind, loving, path, paths, terrible times | 9 Comments

Touch Of Heaven

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

A FB friend posted this photo and quote. I love the quote. I believe that heaven already touches earth in many ways and places, including many parts of nature and wherever you share your spirit. Thank you! Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Connection/Connecting, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love | Tagged A. D. Williams, Anthony Douglas Williams, Earth, Heaven, Inside the Divine Pattern, Touching | 3 Comments

The Heart Would Never Understand

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

I just read a quote that I hadn’t read before from Gina’s wonderful http://professionsforpeace.com/2013/02/08/raising-energy-towards-peace/ that I really like and that led to this post. (The best quotes get me to thinking, feeling, and doing.) Someone asked the Dalai Lama, “Why … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love | Tagged bombs, bonds, Dalai Lam, enemies, Friendship, Gina, lines on a map, peace, soldiers | 7 Comments

From Grief To AdDRESSING A Real Need

Posted on February 6, 2013 by russtowne

Sometimes good things come from tragedies. This is one of those stories. Snippets: “When Sherrill and Joe Garrett’s 7-month-old son, Jacob, died in May, they were devastated. “Jacob – whom they called Jake – was their only child together, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Healing, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged charity, dresses, Dresses For Jake's Dates, girls, Jacob Garrett, Jake, Joe Garrett, Prom, proms, Sherrill Garrett | 1 Comment

All Heroes To Me

Posted on January 30, 2013 by russtowne

These people are all heroes to me. They are window washers at a children’s hospital in Pittsburgh. Can you imagine what it would feel like to be seriously ill and see Spiderman, Superman, or Batman right outside your window, waving … Continue reading →