Category Archives: Uncategorized

Goodbye

Posted on August 20, 2017 by russtowne

Many of you on WordPress have become good friends over the years. This is a hard post for me to write, and it may very well be my last on this site. My Beloved and I are traveling more, and … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on July 24, 2017 by russtowne

Einstein and Disney, now there’s a powerful combination! With Love, Russ

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Oh Boy! OBon!

Posted on July 22, 2017 by russtowne

My family and I went to two OBon festivals this month. Obon is a Japanese festival that honors deceased ancestors. Over time, in the part of California where we live, it has taken on more of a flavor of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Bay Area, Japanese, Obon, San Jose, Taiko | 6 Comments

Volcanic Birthday

Posted on July 21, 2017 by russtowne

My Beloved chose to celebrate her birthday a few days early at a nearby Japanese steak house. The reason for the venue? Our grandson Thomas had been there once before and loved seeing “the Volcano” the chef made out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrating / Celebration, Family, Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, Kyoto Palace, volcano | 5 Comments

Teens Making A Difference

Posted on July 20, 2017 by russtowne

A sixteen year old girl had an idea she turned into reality that helps people to avoid skin cancer. A Great Idea With Love, Russ I saw this via Leo @ Not All News is Bad.

Posted in good news, teenagers, Uncategorized | Tagged good news, pool, skin cancer, St. Louis, teenagers | 1 Comment

Major News!

Posted on July 18, 2017 by russtowne

No, not another set of twins (though the would have been major news indeed.) I’m pleased and proud to announce that our son Brian has been selected for the rank of Major in the USAF! With Love, Russ … Continue reading →

Posted in major, twins, Uncategorized, USAF | Tagged major, promotion, rank, twins, USAF | 17 Comments

A Human Chain Saves a Whole Family

Posted on July 14, 2017 by russtowne

This article touched me, and I wanted to share it with you. Human Chain Saves Family I found the article via Leo @ Not All News is Bad With Love, Russ

Posted in Heroes, Kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged Florida, human chain, ocean, rescue | 6 Comments

835,000 People Today Alone

Posted on July 13, 2017 by russtowne

I just read an inspiring and uplifting article. A snippet: “Every day, another 250,000 people graduate from extreme poverty, according to World Bank figures. About 300,000 get electricity for the first time. Some 285,000 get their first access to clean … Continue reading →