Category Archives: Reading

Reading Dogs: What a Great Idea!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by russtowne

Reading Dogs at Libraries The story linked below is about a reading dog at a library who is there to hear young children read to him. One day, no one came, and the owner posted photos on the internet of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, children's books, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, libraries, Love, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged children, dogs, library, Love, reading | 2 Comments

Starting them Early

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

(Thomas wearing wear my boots.) When I returned home Sunday evening from a weekend book event, My Beloved told me of a conversation she had with our five-year-old grandson Thomas during a visit that morning: Thomas: “Where are all the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Children, Children's Picture Books, Humor, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged books, children, humor, reading | 10 Comments

Whims

Posted on March 14, 2016 by russtowne

“In a spy novel I had just read, the hero hid a letter in a particular statue in Washington, D.C. “Since I was in that city at the time, on a whim I decided to see if the statue really … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Reading | Tagged books, humor, mikeysfunnies.com, reading | 5 Comments

I’m Delighted By This News

Posted on July 12, 2015 by russtowne

I have a passion for make reading fun and accessible, especially for those with reading challenges. It is important to me and a legacy I’d love to leave the world. Pamela Beckford of United Way of Wells County Indiana has selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged children's books, Indiana, literacy, reading, United Way | 27 Comments

My Kickstarter Project Is Up and Running

Posted on June 28, 2013 by russtowne

My Kickstarter project is up and running. Here is a link to the project. Please check it out. I’d appreciate your feedback. I have much to learn about this fascinating new phenomenon. This campaign enables people from around the globe … Continue reading →

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Reading, Teamwork | Tagged books, children, children's books, Kickstarter, Kickstarter.com, reading | 22 Comments

Update, Photos and Quotes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Old Lady: Memories Last Forever photo Learning: Dennisse Liseth’s photo Reading: Judith Butler quote, The Reading Room’s photo Heaven: Heaven on Earth As for the quotes, if words such as “always, never, should, and shouldn’t” are off-putting to you–as … Continue reading →