Category Archives: Stories That Touched Me

Being There

Posted on May 20, 2013 by russtowne

The story below touched me on multiple levels and I am grateful to Forever Awezome for posting it. I don’t know whether this story is true or not. I WANT it to be true, and believe that so many kindnesses … Continue reading →

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Haircuts For A Hug

Posted on May 18, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Forever Awezome) This story made me smile and gave my heart a warm hug. Anthony Cymerys is an 82-year old barber who gives haircuts to the homeless every Wednesday. Outdoors. He uses a car battery to power his clippers. … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2013 by russtowne

A friend shared this story. I believe it to be true but have not Snopesed it. Whether the details are true or not, I believe there is truth and wisdom in the message it conveys. Love, Russ “A man sat … Continue reading →

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The Birds

Posted on March 28, 2013 by russtowne

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/birds-turns-50-alfred-hitchcock-drew-fear-real-212627871.html I’m generally not all that much into the horror genre in movies. I figure that I’ve had enough horror in my life that when I see a movie I want it to be funny or uplifting. (Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Best Friends

Posted on February 25, 2013 by russtowne

An old cowboy was riding his trusty horse followed by his faithful dog along an unfamiliar road. The cowboy was enjoying the new scenery, when he suddenly remembered dying, and realized the dog beside him had been dead for years, … Continue reading →

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An Eighteen Year Old Who Has Much To Teach To The World

Posted on February 15, 2013 by russtowne

Prodigy 18-year-old photographer: ‘I want to evoke nostalgia in everyone’ Olivia Bee is an 18-year old with an amazing talent. She has been sought after by some of the world’s biggest brands since she was 15 for her incredible photography. While … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Pizza Shop With A Great Big Heart–And a Bunch Of Smaller Ones Too!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by russtowne

http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/pizza-chain-makes-special-delivery-soldier-afghanistan-035216851–abc-news-topstories.html This story touched me and I think will touch you too. Russ

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Doggone Good News!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by russtowne

I just read the following and hope it is true: AS OF TUESDAY , DEC 4, A BILL HAS BEEN PASSED BY THE US HOUSE AND SENATE THAT DECLARES THAT OUR MILITARY WORKING DOGS OF ALL BREEDS WILL NO LONGER … Continue reading →

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