Tag Archives: Family

Ridin’ The Ghost Train Under a Taco Moon

Posted on October 9, 2016 by russtowne

        A photo of Thomas, My Beloved, and me on the Ghost Train We had the pleasure of our grandson Thomas’ company yesterday and all took a ride on The Ghost Train. A local county park has a … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the Best Decision of My Life

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

Thirty-seven years ago today I made the best decision of my life by making My Beloved my wife. It’s been, and continues to be, an amazing adventure. With Love, Russ  

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He’s Got My Priorities Right

Posted on August 20, 2016 by russtowne

During a visit by our son Ben and grandson Thomas this afternoon the four-year old asked My Beloved , “You’re a real teacher, right Mama?” She replied, “Yes, and so were your Mama and Papa Okano before they retired. Do you … Continue reading →

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“What Happened to Your Belly?”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by russtowne

During my visit to Maryland one of my three-year old twin grandsons noticed how much his mommy’s stomach had shrunk after the birth of the their new younger brother and asked: “What happened to your belly?” His mommy replied, “That’s where … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Remember

Posted on August 10, 2016 by russtowne

My Beloved and I just returned from a wonderful visit to meet our newest grandson, Raiden, in Maryland, his parents (our son Brian and his wife Kristi) and his brothers three year old twins Zachary and Alexander.  It was a … Continue reading →

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Thomas and Humpback Whales

Posted on July 24, 2016 by russtowne

It was My Beloved’s birthday yesterday and along with our son Ben and his family and our daughter Stephanie we went to a beach a little south of Half Man Bay. We’d not been their before. I think it was … Continue reading →

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Childhood Joys

Posted on July 8, 2016 by russtowne

My grandson Thomas saving the galaxy, tickling the paws of a giant  bear, and being buried up to his head at the beach by his daddy, plus a sculpture that we found at a Tyrolean restaurant we enjoy that to … Continue reading →

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Just Being Papa

Posted on June 5, 2016 by russtowne

My Beloved and I had our four year old grandson Thomas today while his parents were at the Sharks game. In the middle of lunch, Thomas looked up from his meal and said with a solemn expression on his face, “I … Continue reading →

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My Legacy

Posted on April 22, 2016 by russtowne

I feel time ticking so loudly that it tempers my actions and keeps me focused. Without knowing specifics, I know I have precious little time left, and less every day, and that is part of what motivates me to spend … Continue reading →

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Being Mama

Posted on April 5, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is nearly four years old and is as curious as ever. On a brief road trip he began to touch My Beloved’s purse. He calls her Mama (his mother is “Mommy”). “Are you supposed to be … Continue reading →

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