The Duck Who Flew Upside Down
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Rusty Bear and Thomas Too
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Clyde and Friends 3 Books in 1!
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Slices of Life
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Palpable Imaginings
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From the Heart of a Grateful Man
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Reflections of a Grateful Man
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Heart Whispers
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Tag Archives: children
More Thomas-isms
Our 3-year old grandson Thomas has a cold. After we played, it was time for his nap and for me to get back to work. Thomas gets especially creative at nap time. His excuses can be a little unusual. I … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor
Tagged children, Grandchildren, Grandparents, humor, superheroes
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From the Other Side of the Door
If you’ve seen the movie “Frozen”–and if you have young children or grandchildren you’ve probably seen it many times–you’ll probably recall the scene where the younger sister is begging her older sister who is locked behind a door to come … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Imagination, Parenting
Tagged children, imagination, make-believe, Olaf, Snowman
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“Papa” and the Boys Reading the “Purple Hippo Book”
Kristi snapped some shots of Alex, Zach, and me reading what Alex calls “The Purple Hippo Book.” With love, Russ
Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids
Tagged children, literacy, reading
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A New Look To Show What I’m Most Grateful For
I’ve been concerned for some time that the old dark banner photo I’ve used for years and since the beginning of the blog didn’t accurately reflect the lighter and brighter content I attempt to create and/or share on this site, so … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids
Tagged change, children, goodness, Grandchildren, greatness, photos
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I Just Wanted to Make Sure Your Heart Was Okay
This kid and his parents get it. I Just Wanted to Make Sure Your Heart Was Okay With Love, Russ
Posted in Compassion, Courage, Kindness, Making Memories
Tagged children, compassion, courage, kindness
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Eyes on the Prize
Eyes on the Prize Our three year-old grandson Thomas was at a birthday party where nearly all of the guests were girls. A piñata in the shape of a butterfly was hung up, and the guests were told they’d take … Continue reading
Fun Times!
Bumper bowling with our grandson Thomas and my Beloved (his “Mama”). He’s 3, and it’s his first time. She’s older than 3 and it’s not her first time. But we all had a fun time. With Love, Russ
Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids
Tagged children, fun, Grandchildren, Grandparents
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There’s a Light in Every Child’s Eyes
I watched the short video linked below and and was deeply touched. CASA is a wonderful organization and service. The song was written by a dear friend, Denis Loiseau. I’ve co-written several songs with him. He is the “CASA Volunteer” in the video. Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Compassion, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Uncategorized
Tagged A Light in Every Child's Eyes, CASA, children, Denis Loiseau, foster children, song, video
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Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 