Category Archives: Vids & Stories That Touched Me

The Hug

Posted on March 30, 2012 by russtowne

THE HUG It was one of those mornings. You know the type. Things are tense. Our infant son had been up all night. My wife’s eyes (along with the rest of her) were weary. My oldest son, the five-year-old, wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Getting Along Just Fine

Posted on March 29, 2012 by russtowne

A woman in Alaska has a fairly crowded back porch. A Bald Eagle, fox, and her two cats are all sharing the space in peace. I wonder how much longer it will be until humankind can do the same? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Optimism, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Alaska, Bald Eagle, can't we all just get along?, cats, critters, fox, humankind, peace, porch, sharing space, space, video, woman | Leave a comment

Courage Comes In All Sizes

Posted on March 23, 2012 by russtowne

This is a true story. Because it happened about 20 years ago it is likely that some of the “facts” that I seem to recall have likely been blurred by the mists of time. Any inaccuracies are unintentional. I came … Continue reading →

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The Barefoot College

Posted on March 19, 2012 by russtowne

I just heard a “45 year love story” about the Barefoot College. It is a fascinating, enlightening, and inspiring TED talk presented by Bunker Roy. The school is only for the poor and reflects only what the poor think is … Continue reading →

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Stunning Human Planet

Posted on March 18, 2012 by russtowne

The URL below is to a stunning Slide Show of People Around the World. I highly recommend it. It took the photographer Timothy Allen about 18 months to capture these amazing images. It’s part of the BBC series Human Planet. … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way Back To Each Other

Posted on March 18, 2012 by russtowne

I just heard a powerful and inspiring TED talk by Dr. Brene’ Brown about Vulnerability and Shame. I highly recommend that you invest the time to listen to it. Some of my favorite parts: Vulnerability is NOT weakness. Vulnerability is … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Rescue Efforts By Many People Saves Stranded Dolphins

Posted on March 15, 2012 by russtowne

I’ve heard of stories where dolphins have saved drowning humans, and today I saw a heart-warming video where a bunch of apparant strangers spontaneously worked together to save a group of dolphins that were in danger of dying. If different … Continue reading →

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Making A Difference

Posted on March 13, 2012 by russtowne

I will sometimes re-post something for readers who found this site in recent months. Below is one such re-post. Russ Remember the hit song from awhile back that included these words?: Don’t Laugh At Me Don’t call me names Don’t … Continue reading →

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Woman Rescues Driver Who Flipped Her Off

Posted on March 11, 2012 by russtowne

It has happened to most of us. A driver flips us off or gives some other rude gesture, then speeds off down the road. That happened to a woman in Crystal Springs, Florida, but what happened next is the reason … Continue reading →

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LAST DANCE AT THE BUS BAR

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

My first gransdon is due in less than seven weeks and I can’t wait. I share the story below to honor all those who have been a parent or grandparent, or would someday like to be. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →