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Memorial Day Video

Posted on May 27, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on beebeesworld:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JKqT0-3JV5E Beautiful tribute to our veterans

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May 25 — Rare footage of Helen Keller Speaking

Posted on May 26, 2013 by russtowne

I have long admired the accomplishments of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. When I saw the title of this post, I got excited because I realized that I’d never heard or seen Helen Keller speak. It was a real treat … Continue reading →

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What Can Compare To Love?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but…

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Rest In the Clouds

Posted on May 21, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on Misifusa's Blog:
Meet Zach Sobiech We are all shining stars in this world. Sometimes we don’t realize the impact we can make if we just let go and embrace who we are! Being a conduit of…

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SPPRAK Attack

Posted on May 8, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on GYA today:
Thanks to NBC Nightly News for this charming and inspiring story. Enjoy!

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Vow To A Broken Man

Posted on May 1, 2013 by russtowne

It took two bad lungs And a broken heart To finally tear My world apart Barely alive In intensive care Hoping friends would Visit me there Most were too busy To visit at all To send a card Or bother … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Anger, Friendship, Illness, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Observations, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged broken, broken man, false friends, firends, friends, Friendship, Grief, heart ache, heart break, illness, lungs, pain, poem, poetry, promise, vow | 20 Comments

Greater Than Gold

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

The seed of this piece came to me as I read a comment from Diana earlier today describing a most kind and generous act indeed. Diana, this poem is dedicated to your kind daughter and her wonderful mother for whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized, Youth | Tagged compassion, despair, Grief, hard life, kindness, love in action, pain, poem, poetry, sad, sad eyes, suffering, youth | 16 Comments

Life Has Carved Her Callouses

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on Meanwhile, Melody Muses…:
Life has carved her callouses upon my tender heart, my response was toughening the epidermis part – so soften me, oh Holy Son, with springtime’s timely rays, that roughened edges would not keep my…

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Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on Russ Towne's A Grateful Man :
The experience below may have been the most embarrassing day of my life–and considering how many such moments I’ve had, that is really saying something! Many years ago I’d volunteered to…

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The Curb

Posted on April 26, 2013 by russtowne

Dear friends: The poem below is dedicated to all who have lost loved ones, to those who have healed, and those who still struggle with their pain, grief, and/or regret at not having said or done what they now wish … Continue reading →