Tag Archives: Family

“We Took The Leap Together” (From My Poem “The First”)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by russtowne

This post is for those of you who enjoy experiencing the process I go through when attempting to develop a song lyric from one of my poems. You may recall reading the paragraph in an earlier post about the direction … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, Poetry I Wrote, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged babies, baby, Family, future, leaping into the unknown, Love, lyric, past, poem, poetry, present, Relationship, Relationships, song | 6 Comments

House Rules By Bran Scott

Posted on May 27, 2013 by russtowne

As most of you know, I’m a self-confessed slow learner in the school of life. Yet another example (sigh) is that I have been reading and enjoying FB posts from a dear friend named Bran Scott and often cracking up … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Fun, Humor, Parenting | Tagged Bran Scott, child, daughter, Family, family fun, fun, humor, parenting | 18 Comments

Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and 1 Very Patient Man

Posted on May 2, 2013 by russtowne

For those who are tired of reading my poetry–and I imagine that your numbers are legion–I’ve decide to re-post a story and a song or two. Here’s a story for newer readers: Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Challenges, Children, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Abundance, challenges, Family, humor, Love, relatives, scarcity, story, true story | 9 Comments

A Wonderful Day

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

Yesterday was my Grandson Thomas’ first birthday, and today about 80 relatives and a few of his parents’ friends gathered to celebrate in a large park not far from my home. The weather was perfect; agreeably warm with a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Family, grandparenting, Grandson, homeless, homeless man, kindness, Love, parenting | 25 Comments

The Curb

Posted on April 26, 2013 by russtowne

Dear friends: The poem below is dedicated to all who have lost loved ones, to those who have healed, and those who still struggle with their pain, grief, and/or regret at not having said or done what they now wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Regret, Suffering, Uncategorized | Tagged death, Family, hopelessness, loss, Love, misery, pain, poem, poetry, rain, regret, Shame, tears, torture, tragedy | 9 Comments

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Children, Dreams, Grace, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Love, Marriage, Quotes I Love | Tagged beloved, daughter-in-law, dreams, Family, father-in-law, grace, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandparents, grandsons, imperfections, Love, relocation, snow, son, true, walking, wife | 15 Comments

Being There and Showing How Much I Care

Posted on March 21, 2013 by russtowne

In a comment from my last post, a reader asked what I did to become a better friend. I thought some of you might also be interested in my reply (with a bit more information added that I thought of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Commitment, Friendship, Passion | Tagged Being there, care, Caring, children, Family, friends, Friendship, hormones, lines of communication, teenager, teenagers, teens | Leave a comment

When Words Aren’t Enough

Posted on March 7, 2013 by russtowne

This post is longer than most that I send, and it has even been abbreviated from the version I received from a friend. I believe it to be true but haven’t Snopesed it because I WANT it to be true, … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Compassion, Goodness, Heroes, Honor, Inspiring, Kindness, Loss, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork | Tagged airline pilot, children, compassion, Family, freedom, honor, loss, sacrifice, serviceman, support, teamwork | 14 Comments

Family and Aging Humor

Posted on March 5, 2013 by russtowne

GREAT TRUTHS THAT CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: ~ No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. ~ When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. ~ If your sister hits you, don’t hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Family "Fun", Humor | Tagged aging, children, Family, humor, parenting | 26 Comments

What I Know For Sure

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

My friend Shian at http://shianwrites.wordpress.com/ asked the question in a recent post: What do you know for sure? I thought it was a great question. Here is my reply: I know for sure that I am happiest, feel most connected, … Continue reading →