Tag Archives: challenge

Abled

Posted on September 27, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve often found that “disabled” people are some of the most “abled” people I know. I’ve learned much about living and life from people who have been labeled disabled. I’ll bet that many of you have found the same. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices | Tagged ability, abled, challenge, challenged, disability, disabled | 21 Comments

Head Winds

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford I don’t think I’ve ever seen this quote before, but I like it. It got me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Growth/Learning, Quotes I Love | Tagged airplanes, challenge, challenges, growth, head winds, Henry Ford, learned, learning, rise, wind | 9 Comments

Adversity and Me

Posted on January 13, 2013 by russtowne

I can choose to let adversity Weaken or strengthen me The choice is mine Every time Russ

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Poetry I Wrote, Quotes I Wrote, Words or Quotes I Believe I Coined but please let me know if you heard them earlier elsewhere | Tagged adversity, challenge, challenges, choice, choose, me, time, tough times | 8 Comments

This Cat is REALLY “Liked!”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by russtowne

I saw his article on The Sideshow and thought you might enjoy reading it: Dan Urbano’s two kids really wanted a cat. So, Urbano jokingly made a bet offering to adopt a feline friend if they could get 1,000 “likes” … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Parenting, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bet, cat, challenge, children, Dan Urbano, Evelyn Urbano, Facebook, Hairietta L. Pawturr, like, liked, likes, Marissa Urbano, Remi Urbano, The Sideshow | 4 Comments

Remember Why You’re Holding On

Posted on March 19, 2012 by russtowne

“The moment you think about giving up, think of the reason you held out so long.” –Michele Serens Mann Sounds like good advice to me! Storms eventually end if you hang in there long enough. In the darkest nights and … Continue reading →

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Challenge Day

Posted on March 10, 2012 by russtowne

I recently learned about a program called Challenge Day that has a vision and mission that I wholeheartedly applaud. I went to its website at http://www.challengeday.org/ and saw: “OUR VISION Our vision is that every child lives in a world … Continue reading →