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Today’s Quote

Posted on April 14, 2017 by russtowne

Oh what a terrible fate that would be. With love, Russ

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Thank you for the reminder, David. There is still time, but it is slipping way. Russ Live & Learn Bob Greene, excerpts from I Actually Thanked A Teacher. Now 88, she gave me a refresher in the lesson I’d learned in first grade: … Continue reading →

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Fear, Sour Grapes, Shrinking, & Growing

Posted on April 13, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve too often let fear keep me from doing things I’ve wanted to do. Or perhaps I just just didn’t want to do those things badly enough (though that sounds a bit like “sour grapes” rationalizing to me.) In more … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on April 13, 2017 by russtowne

My fears are still there. Perhaps I’ll never lose them. I just face them and create anyway. With Love, Russ

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“I’ll Cry a Little and Then Laugh Again”

Posted on April 12, 2017 by russtowne

Our 3-year-old grandson Alex comes up with the most profound comments. When an adult asked another grandson to stop poking or tickling Alex, they added, “Although he’s laughing now, if you keep doing it he’ll eventually cry about it. Alex immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Tagged crying, Family, humor, laughter, wisdom | 11 Comments

Held Back…

Posted on April 12, 2017 by russtowne

I love this great reminder. The whole world combined doesn’t hold me back as much as I do. With Love, Russ

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Excellent Advice from a 3-Year Old

Posted on April 11, 2017 by russtowne

On my Beloved’s trip back to Maryland with our son Brian and his family to help them navigate airports and the myriad challenges of traveling with twin three-year olds and an eight month-old, she received excellent advice: Three-year-old Alex said to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, Grandchildren, humor, Maryland | 12 Comments

Outsmarted by a 3-Year-Old

Posted on April 9, 2017 by russtowne

During the recent visit from our son Brian and his family I gave my 3-year-old grandson Zachary a couple of Graham crackers. I didn’t want him to have too many so I intentionally gave to him a couple of the ones that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Love, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Graham crackers, Grandchildren, humor | 21 Comments

“Hi, Shoe! Bye Shoe!”

Posted on April 8, 2017 by russtowne

At the start of a carousel ride while at Gilroy Garden’s amusement park yesterday, three-year-old Alex decided at the last second that the horse he was on was too big (shortly after he’d said he wanted to be on the big one). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged carousel, Family, Gilroy Gardens, Grandkids, humor | 13 Comments

More Pandemonium

Posted on April 8, 2017 by russtowne

Well, they’re gone. Our son Brian, wife Kristi, their three young children, and my Beloved left at 4 AM today, flying back to Maryland. (The latter to help them get through airports and while on the plane. She returns tomorrow.) It … Continue reading →