Category Archives: Parenting

Middle Son and His Lovely Wife Just Told Me They Are Expecting!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by russtowne

It looks like I’m going to be grandfather for the second time! I became a grandfather for the first time about 7 months ago via Oldest Son and his Lovely Wife. I’m a very blessed and grateful man! Russ

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Family "Fun", Parenting, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

The Goofiest Christmas Tree and Beach You Ever Saw

Posted on December 5, 2012 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Challenges, Children, Choices, Creativity, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Family "Fun", Generosity, Inspiring, Pain & Grief, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beach, beach incurable, bonfire, built, Crhristmas tree, disease, friends, fun, palm tree, sand, splashing, star, unusual | 6 Comments

This Cat is REALLY “Liked!”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by russtowne

I saw his article on The Sideshow and thought you might enjoy reading it: Dan Urbano’s two kids really wanted a cat. So, Urbano jokingly made a bet offering to adopt a feline friend if they could get 1,000 “likes” … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Parenting, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bet, cat, challenge, children, Dan Urbano, Evelyn Urbano, Facebook, Hairietta L. Pawturr, like, liked, likes, Marissa Urbano, Remi Urbano, The Sideshow | 4 Comments

My First Song: “What Kind Of Man Does That”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

I co-wrote my first song less than three years ago. My co-writer was Denis Loiseau. It was recently re-demoed with a different vocalist, musicians, and producer so that Denis and I would have full rights to the song and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Choices, Parenting, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged co-writer, Denis Loiseau, man, song, songwriter, what kind of man does that, write, writer, wrote | Leave a comment

Courage Comes In All Sizes

Posted on October 31, 2012 by russtowne

This is a true story. Because it happened about 20 years ago it is likely that some of the “facts” that I seem to recall have likely been blurred by the mists of time. Any inaccuracies are unintentional. I came … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Courage, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written, Uncategorized | Tagged accident, armore car, children, courage, dinner, gasoline pouring onto streen, guard, gund, reward, roses, sizes, young mother | 29 Comments

A Beautiful Young Girl Shines With Katy Perry

Posted on October 19, 2012 by russtowne

Jodi DiPiazza is autistic. She is also a beautiful young girl with some amazing talent. See how she shines: Russ

Posted in Challenges, Children, Parenting | Tagged autism, autistic, inspiring, Jodi DiPiazza, Katie Perry, music, night, Night of Too Many Stars, piano, play, shine, sing, stars | 5 Comments

Dads Sing Little Mermaid Tune

Posted on October 18, 2012 by russtowne

As the father of a once-young girl I can relate a little too well to this fun and funny video clip. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/dads-sing-tune-little-mermaid-162913068.html

Posted in Children, Humor, Parenting, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Dads, daughter, Fathers, fireman, girl, Little Mermaid, sang, sing, sings, soldier | Leave a comment

Dads and Daughters

Posted on October 9, 2012 by russtowne

I work from home. We live in an old rural-looking neighborhood where all of the mailboxes for houses on both sides of the street are on the side that is across the street from our house. Near the mailboxes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Kindness, Parenting | Tagged Columbus, Columbus Day, dad, Dads, dughter, father, girl, kindness, root beer, School | 40 Comments

Friends Reunited After A Train Rides Into Space

Posted on September 25, 2012 by russtowne

A father sent his 4-year-old son’s toy train Stanley into space and filmed the entire adventure. The smile on his son’s face when he is reunited with Stanley is precious. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/father-son-launch-toy-train-space-video-222733570.html Russ

Posted in Adventure, Children, Fun Vids, Parenting | Tagged outer space, space, Stanley, train | 6 Comments

Winnie The Pooh Is Calling For You!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by russtowne

I just read a Good Tribe Facebook post that they appear to have found at youjustlearned.com that brought a smile to my face. It said that Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh, calls sick children who are in … Continue reading →