Tag Archives: father

Learning How to Love Unconditionally

Posted on August 20, 2012 by russtowne

Learning How to Love Unconditionally.

Posted in Love | Tagged dad, daughter, Family, father, Love, unconditional love, Vietnam | 2 Comments

Star Wars Surprise For the Son of A Returning Soldier

Posted on July 28, 2012 by russtowne

I found this story heart-warming and well-done. Here’s the link or URL (I only seem to be able to get the link to work about 1 time in 10 but it isn’t from a lack of trying… and trying). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Afghanistan, Chewbacca, colonel, Family, father, Jedi, Portland, son, Star Wars, storm trooper | 2 Comments

Clasped Hands

Posted on July 6, 2012 by russtowne

On a shelf near my desk are a couple of chunks of Paper Mache that I value more than if they were made of solid gold or chiseled by a master sculptor our of the finest marble. They were made … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Gratitude, Love, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged arm wrestle, bond, brother, brothers, clasp, clasped, dad, father, Fathers, finest marble, FSB, Gold, grieve, hands, heal, Love, marble, pain, plnet, Relationship, respect, son, sons | 13 Comments

A Dying Man’s Last Request

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

My biological father (I’ll call him “RP” for the remainder of this post) was an avid golfer. He always dreamed of playing the Pebble Beach Golf Course. He and another man wanted to play the course together, so they began … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Courage, Creativity, Family "Fun", Humor, True Stories I've Written | Tagged 18th green, 18th hole, ashes, beloved, biological, biological father, camera, clubhouse, Dirty Vodka Martini, drink, father, golf, golfer, golfers, gorgeous sceney, grass, guard, guards., last request, lawn, mission, mission accomplished, Monterey Bay, Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Course, purse, rocks, scenery, secret agents, secrity, security guard, urn, wife, wind champagne | 24 Comments

Prom Nightmare

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

Our Oldest Son had a very “memorable” Prom Night. “Memorable“ as in, “Is this terrible night ever going to end?” It had started well enough. Although he had a vehicle of his own, I’d offered to lend to him my … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged car, dad, Date, father, material things, nightmare, parents, Prom, Prom Night, son | 6 Comments

Two More Bullying Stories

Posted on June 27, 2012 by russtowne

When I was 15-1/2 I used to walk or ride my bicycle to work at a large buffet restaurant. One day as I neared the back door of the restaurant a bully started taunting me and yelled that he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Courage, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged buddies, bullied, bullies, bully, dad, father, firends, Gary Cooper, High Noon, junior high school, lesson, marshal, middle school, punch, School, thugs | 6 Comments

I Can Save THIS One

Posted on June 24, 2012 by russtowne

I remember reading a short story with a HUGE message years ago that had a big impact on me and how I view life. It went something like this: One day a little girl was walking on a beach with … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Parenting, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged dad, father, girl, little girl, mom, Mother, ocean, parents, sea, Star fish, starfish, tide, water | 8 Comments

What Is That?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by russtowne

A touching reminder to parents and to grown children. For parents who regret how they parented, this could be a wonderful time to begin to build or re-build your relationship with your child/children. For children who grew up and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Healing, Parenting, Relationship Lessons Learned, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bird, child, daughter, father, Love, Mother, parent, son, sparrow, what is that | 6 Comments

Strongest Dad In The World

Posted on June 15, 2012 by russtowne

I’d read some prior articles about this incredible father but learned much more about this dad and his son in this heart-warming article. Russ Strongest Dad in the World Rick Reilly for Sports Illustrated I try to be a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Creativity, Growth/Learning, Healing, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Optimism, Parenting, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged awesome, awesome feeling, Boston Marathon, dad, Dick Hot, father, Father's Day, feeling, Hawaii, Hoyt, Hoyts, inspiring, Irnonman, Love, marathon, Rick Hoyt, Rick Reilly, run, son, Sports Illustrated, swim, triathlon, walk, Winchester | 2 Comments

What A Great Idea!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by russtowne

I am often touched when I see “Welcome Home” video’s of mlitary servicepeople coming home from long deployments. I’ve just discovered a blog/site that is devoted to sharing such joyous moments with the world: WelcomeHomeBlog.com. What a great idea! To … Continue reading →