Category Archives: Photos That Touched Me

The Endless Show

Posted on January 15, 2017 by russtowne

Nature makes me feel incredibly blessed and grateful. It’s far better than what could be produced if every creative and inventive person on the planet working together could bring to life an endless show of beautiful and amazing sights, feelings, smells, tastes and … Continue reading →

Posted in images, Nature, Photos That Touched Me, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, images, nature, photography, quote | 14 Comments

Heartbreak to Lifelong Loving Memories

Posted on February 23, 2015 by russtowne

A friend sent this link to me. The story and photos brightened my day. May they do the same for you. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2962916/Osceola-County-cops-flock-autistic-boy-s-birthday-party-mom-Ashlee-Buratti-revealed-none-classmates-turned-up.html With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Children, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork | Tagged autism, birthday party, compassion, fire fighters, heartbreak, Love, police | 9 Comments

Guess Which Was My Favorite Birthday Message Today

Posted on August 22, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged birthday, Grandpa, grandtwins, Happy birthday, twins | 37 Comments

What it Feels Like to Walk and Be Loved

Posted on May 17, 2014 by russtowne

Source: KBON 101.1 FM’s photo With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Children, Family, Love, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me, Spirit, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged daughter, Family, father, how it feels to walk, Love, photo, shoes, walking | 22 Comments

Coordinated Kindness Ends Bullying

Posted on January 22, 2014 by russtowne

All it takes is kindness. Sometimes it helps to coordinate the effort. When coordinated kindness occurs, miracles can happen. Below is a link to a great example. http://kindnessblog.com/2014/01/22/football-team-stops-bullying/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Action, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Choices, Commitment, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Grace, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Miracles, My Beliefs, Photos That Touched Me, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Youth | Tagged action, bullying, Caring, compassion, coordinated kindness, football team, kindness, miracles, QB, quarterback, teamwork | 4 Comments

Hunger

Posted on December 17, 2013 by russtowne

“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” –Mother Theresa The great news is that we have within us an almost infinite potential to give love and appreciation, and they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Acceptance, Love, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged apologies, appreciation, ego, Forgiveness, hunger, Love, Mother Theresa, Relationships | 9 Comments

A Different Perspective

Posted on December 13, 2013 by russtowne

Birds of a feather don’t always flock together. Just ask Jonathan Livingston Seagull. I love seeing life from a different perspective, and my favorite view is through the eyes of a child. The dapper young man in the lower photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, children, perspective, photos, quotes, seagulls, vision | 17 Comments

Doggie Naughtiness

Posted on November 27, 2013 by russtowne

http://thelaughhouse.net/20-hilarious-pet-shaming-signs/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged dogs, fun, funny, humor, photos | 13 Comments

Probable Cover Photos For “Heart” and “Reflections”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by russtowne

Here are the cover photos I hope to use for my non-fiction books being released late this month “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” and early in December “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. They were taken by a dear … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Gratitude, Love, Nature, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Peace, Photos That Touched Me, Spirit | Tagged "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", "Reflections of a Grateful Man", author, books, calm, connect, grateful, heart, inspire, Love, man, nature, non-fiction, nurture, peaceful, photos, redwoods, reflections, refresh, spirit, water, waterfall, writing | 17 Comments

The Silence Between the Words

Posted on November 18, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Ute Lark shared Motivation Live share of Zig Ziglar’s quote) (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) One of the tasks of true friendship is to listen compassionately and creatively to the hidden silences. Often secrets are not revealed in words, … Continue reading →