Category Archives: Observations

“Do You Reach for it When it’s Not There?”

Posted on August 16, 2015 by russtowne

My blogging friend Diana at Talk to Diana ended a recent post… https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/2015/08/16/i-dont-know-what-time-it-is/#comment-16458 …with the question, “Do you reach for it when it’s not there?” I believe it’s a profound question that covers many things. Yes, sadly I have, and all the desperate … Continue reading →

Posted in Letting Go, My Beliefs, Observations | Tagged acceptance, letting go, needs, reaching, wants | 4 Comments

A Man With a Treasure

Posted on May 18, 2015 by russtowne

A Man With a Treasure I know a man Who has A true treasure For a wife Yet too often Chooses To focus On her relatively few faults Instead of celebrating And Being grateful For all the ways He is … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage, Observations, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged focus, marriage, mistakes, poem, poetry | 23 Comments

Tiny Fingers

Posted on May 1, 2014 by russtowne

One of my favorite rituals between my two year old grandson Thomas and me starts when he rings the doorbell at our front door and My Beloved answers it. Thomas runs in yelling “Papa! “Papa!” (that’s what he calls me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Children, Family, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making Memories, Miracles, Observations, Random Thoughts, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged childish, fun, giggles, grandfather, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, laughter, papa, transforming | 23 Comments

Gifts

Posted on April 24, 2014 by russtowne

Yesterday I saw a lone Canada goose in the middle of the day, honking non-stop as it flew across the sky. Seeing geese fly is one of my favorite sights and normally brings a smile to my face. Not this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Beauty, Blessings, Gratitude, My Beliefs, Nature, Observations | Tagged beliefs, Canada, Canada goose, geese, gifts, joy, mate, nature, presence | 16 Comments

Secrets and Truth

Posted on April 22, 2014 by russtowne

A kind reader recently said–likely with tongue firmly in cheek–that my secrets are safe with her. Joke or not, I appreciated her comment and am grateful for such friends. In actuality, I don’t fear my “secrets” being exposed because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Communicating, Gossipping, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned, Truth | Tagged friends, gossip, loved ones, secrets, truth | 15 Comments

Amazing Things

Posted on April 22, 2014 by russtowne

I would never bet against anyone with high integrity, laser-focused purpose, and indomitable spirit. To me, it would be a sucker’s bet, as life proves to me over and over again the amazing achievements otherwise ordinary people accomplish with these … Continue reading →

Posted in My Beliefs, Observations, Patience & Persistence, Success | Tagged amazing results, focus, integrity, persistence, purpose, spirit | 6 Comments

A Wish For You

Posted on April 20, 2014 by russtowne

I’m sometimes such a slow learner in life that the lessons I’m here to be taught must be given to me over and over again. As a result they can be bitter and harsh. May you be so loving and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Uncategorized | Tagged learner, lessons, Life, life lessons, student | 19 Comments

The Hunger

Posted on April 18, 2014 by russtowne

I often have a hunger that engulfs me at the most inopportune times. It fills me with a need far greater than mere desire and can only be sated when I stop doing all else to focus exclusively on putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations | Tagged author, hunger, spirit, stories, writer, writing | 14 Comments

Hot Dates and Grandkids

Posted on March 27, 2014 by russtowne

A friend and I were scheduled to have dinner and watch a movie on Friday. He just sent an email canceling our plans because his grandkids will be in town. Having some grandkids living out of the area myself, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Choices, Contentment, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Marriage, Observations, Random Thoughts | Tagged buddies, buddy, Friend, grandchild, Grandchildren, grandparenting, hot dates, Love | 11 Comments

My Last Breath and Heartbeat

Posted on March 19, 2014 by russtowne

I’m acutely aware my time remaining on this earthly plane gets shorter with every breath I take and every beat of my heart. I may not survive to see tomorrow. I ask myself: How do I ensure what I leave … Continue reading →