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Highs and Lows

Posted on April 3, 2017 by russtowne

Our trip to the redwoods took two minivans for the twelve of us. The highway was jammed with cars headed for the beach over the mountains, so we took a scenic, windy, two-laned road through the mountains that unbeknownst to us … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged camping, Family, fun, Grandchildren, Grandparents, redwoods | 17 Comments

Mustache Mania

Posted on April 1, 2017 by russtowne

Let’s face it, these guys are goofy! Last night we decorated eggs for a week-early Ester celebration tomorrow. Photos to come in a later post. We watched Thomas’ T-Ball game this morning and who the twins got bored to them … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged Easter, Family, fun, humor, redwoods | 16 Comments

Never a Dull Moment (Day Two)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by russtowne

A rodent got into a wall of our tiny old home and died shortly before our visitors arrived. The stink is most unpleasant in our guest’s bedroom, our bathroom, and the bedroom where my Beloved and I sleep. The drain of … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Family, Family "Fun", Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged challenges, Family, humor | 13 Comments

Never a Dull Moment

Posted on March 30, 2017 by russtowne

Our tiny home is overflowing with love. And noise. And craziness. The reason: Five grandchildren under the age of five. Our son Brian and his wife and three boys are visiting from Maryland, and our other son Ben, and his wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, humor, parenting | 14 Comments

An Appreciating Asset

Posted on March 30, 2017 by russtowne

Our love is an appreciating asset. The more we appreciate it, The greater our love becomes. With Love, Russ

Posted in Gratitude, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged gratitude, Love, poetry | 6 Comments

Peculiar Perfection

Posted on March 29, 2017 by russtowne

Two lost and hurting hearts Seeking love and protection Risked great pain to come together But found peculiar perfection. With Love, Russ

Posted in Loneliness, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged loneliness, Love, pain, poem, poetry | 9 Comments

Glitter and Glue

Posted on March 26, 2017 by russtowne

Of couples I’ve seen Way more than a few Where one is the glitter The other’s the glue. With Love, Russ

Posted in couples, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged couples, glitter, glue, poetry, Relationships | 7 Comments

Today’s Quote

Posted on March 26, 2017 by russtowne

I still make a lot of errors but thankfully fewer mistakes. With Love, Russ

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Truth

Posted on March 25, 2017 by russtowne

Speaking one’s truth takes courage in a world where finger-pointing, shaming, and blaming are the favorite games of many. But the truth will be spoken. It may at times be drowned out by a cacophony of cynics, hate-mongers, and naysayers, … Continue reading →

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Proud Papa With Riley

Posted on March 23, 2017 by russtowne

Riley is our first granddaughter after four grandsons, and another wish come true. Heidi and are I are delighted and blessed by them all. With Love, Russ