Category Archives: Youth

A War of Wills

Posted on November 16, 2013 by russtowne

Here is an excerpt from my book, “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” which is due to be released next month. A War of Wills As parents, My Beloved and I were blessed with remarkably honest children. They were … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Choices, Discipline & Consequences, Family, Family "Fun", My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Parenting, Youth | Tagged author, book, child, children, consequences, discipline, Family, grateful, heart, parenting, pride, proud, son, writing | 10 Comments

A Play that Changed Hearts and Lives

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russtowne

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/can-learn-lot-middle-school-football-team-video/ Some plays change the course of games. This one changed hearts and lives. I highly recommend that you watch this short clip until the end. With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Action, Choices, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged compassion, football. hearts, kindness, lives, Love, special needs, teamwork | 11 Comments

Smart Mom

Posted on October 29, 2013 by russtowne

I Didn’t Realize A Comic Strip Could Make Me Cry. But Here I am, Tears And All. With Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Challenges, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Youth | Tagged boy, comic strip with a message, Dog | 2 Comments

Great Game Indeed

Posted on October 27, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.godvine.com/Inspirational-One-Legged-Boy-Will-Show-You-How-to-Enjoy-Life-fb-gvx-3782.html One boy, one leg, and an inspiring spirit. With Love, Russ

Posted in Inspiring, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged inspiring, spirit, sports | Leave a comment

A 5-Run Homer!

Posted on September 11, 2013 by russtowne

In 2012 I experienced a most unusual baseball game between the Giants and the Yankees. During it I got to see a 5-run homer, a batter run the bases backwards, players skipping in the outfield and doing somersaults in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Children, Commitment, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Fun, Heroes, Humor, Inspiring, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Youth | Tagged author, challenged, challenges, fun, heart-warming, humor, inspirational, joy, K-1, non-fiction, special ed teacher, Special Education, teacher, tears, Touching, uplifting, writer, writing | 13 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

Two Talented Teenagers “Let It Be”

Posted on March 22, 2013 by russtowne

What do you get when you combine two talented teenagers who are obviously having a lot of fun with the Beatles’ “Let It Be”? Whatever it is, I’ll bet it makes you smile and lifts your spirit! Love, Russ

Posted in Believe, Cheerfulness, Creativity, Fun, Humor, Music, Passion, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged Let It Be, music, smile, spirit, teenagers, The Beatles, video | 9 Comments

An Eighteen Year Old Who Has Much To Teach To The World

Posted on February 15, 2013 by russtowne

Prodigy 18-year-old photographer: ‘I want to evoke nostalgia in everyone’ Olivia Bee is an 18-year old with an amazing talent. She has been sought after by some of the world’s biggest brands since she was 15 for her incredible photography. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Living, Choices, Creativity, Following Your Passion, LIfe Lessons, Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged Converse, fame, Happiness, happy, inspired, Love, Money, New York Times, Nike, Olivia Bee, photographer, photography, Subaru, Success | 6 Comments

“Let’s All Be On The Same Team…And Make The World Awesome”

Posted on January 28, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/26/kid-president-pep-talk-soul-pancake-video_n_2558404.html?&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 I enjoyed watching this funny message that is filled with wisdom too. Love, Russ

Posted in Fun Vids, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Wisdom, Youth | Tagged awesome, funny, kid, kid president, message, president, team, world | 6 Comments

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

Three high school nominees for Homecoming King decided that no matter which one of them won, they would give the crown to a young man with special needs. This was no prank or way to embarrass him. It was an … Continue reading →