Tag Archives: Friend

Knowing How To Live

Posted on October 11, 2012 by russtowne

“As soon as you trust yourself you will know how to live.” –Goethe As seen at http://www.facebook.com/#!/tinybuddha That has proven true for me, and trusting myself was both a lot harder and easier than I thought. I had to surrender … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Authentic Living, Friendship, LIfe Lessons, Truth | Tagged authenticity, being myself, Friend, Friendship, Goethe, how, knowing, live, surrender, Tiny Buddha | 17 Comments

Downright Inconvenient

Posted on October 10, 2012 by russtowne

I just had a bit of a revelation. A man who recently learned of a life-threatening health condition for his dog was listening to “My Old Friend” while at work and experienced some emotions in a fairly open (not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Feelings/Emotions | Tagged "My Old Friend", blurry-eyed, deep, emotions, felings, Friend, friends, male, men, scene, song, touched, women | 9 Comments

A Candle In Their Darkness

Posted on September 24, 2012 by russtowne

If there are people in your life who come to you only when they need you, perhaps it is because they view you as a candle when there is darkness. (Paraphrased from something a friend recently shared in a public … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes I Love | Tagged candle, darkness, Friend, light, need | 18 Comments

“My Old Friend”

Posted on September 17, 2012 by russtowne

I thought some of you would like to see one way that a song project evolves. So, below is my first very rough draft lyric of my latest song. It is written in honor of my dog Duke and all … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Friendship, Love, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged "My Old Friend", birthday cake, cake, Dog, dogs, Duke, Friend, lick, loyal, puppy, tongue | 15 Comments

Loyalty That Knows No Bounds

Posted on September 13, 2012 by russtowne

I just read a most amazing story about a dog named Capitan who has kept watch over his human’s grave for six years. While that’s incredible all by itself, there’s more to this story. A LOT more. When his human … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Friendship, Love, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Argentina, Capitan, deceased, Dog, Friend, loyal, Loyalty | 11 Comments

My Old Friend

Posted on September 13, 2012 by russtowne

I plan to soon send posts about the very productive meeting with my newest song co-writer, and about Cheerios Fun With Younguns, but right now I wanted to briefly share with you a decision I’ve just made. I plan to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Friendship, Love | Tagged best friends, cardboard box, Duke, Friend, friends, loyal, mansion, my best friend | 22 Comments

I Got A Liebster! What’s a Liebster?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by russtowne

Judysp kindly nominated me for the Liebster award in her blog A Daily Thought at http://judysp.wordpress.com/. I highly recommend that you check out her thought-provoking, touching, and fun blog. I cut and pasted most of her post below: “What is … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards: Sharing The Love | Tagged A Daily Thought, award, beloved, cute, endearing, ferns, fogging windows, Friend, hobbies, judysp, kind, kindness, liebster, Liebster Award, lovely, pleasent, redwoods, valued | 14 Comments

Thank You Diane! & More About Me (Aren’t You Getting Tired of Hearing About Me Yet?)

Posted on August 16, 2012 by russtowne

Yesterday I received this wonderful meassage from Diane at writerwaannabe763 and HomeToGo232.wordpress.com: “Hi Russ… Hope you are well..I’ve nominated you for the Kreativ Blog Award Diane. Should you wish to see details and/or participate details are at http://hometogo232.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/humility-tested/ Diane “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards: Sharing The Love | Tagged beauty, Diane, Friend, hometogo232, kindness, Kreativ Blog Award, Life, Love, nature, soul mate | 7 Comments

Kindness Behind the Counter & in a Car

Posted on August 14, 2012 by russtowne

Kindness Behind a Counter Last night I went into a sandwich shop on the way to a meeting and as I thanked the cashier and turned to find a table to eat my HEALTHY (thank you Mimi and Gina!) sandwich, … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, Gratitude, Kindness | Tagged ball game, close friend, Friend, generosity, Gina, gratitude, kindness, Mimi, Tom | 19 Comments

Uh, Oh

Posted on August 11, 2012 by russtowne

A friend from high school sent this joke to me and I thought you’d enjoy it too: Trading Gas Caps I have a friend who filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station. After he had paid and … Continue reading →