Tag Archives: friends

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

The Life I’ve Needed To Live

Posted on October 5, 2012 by russtowne

“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you. Just reach deep into yourself!” ~Unknown I saw the above quote at http://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-message-your-higher-self-wants-you-to-hear/ That concept, combined with the others below have freed me to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Following Your Passion, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love | Tagged beautiful, creative, deep, free, freed, friends, fun, good, hear, heart, High, higher, kind, knowing, Life, living, Love, loved ones, loving, people, self, sharing, stars, support, supportive, Tiny Buddha, understanding, voice, within, won, yourself | 15 Comments

Those Who Really Belong In Your Life Will Come To You And Stay

Posted on September 23, 2012 by russtowne

“Don’t chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing. The right people–the ones who really belong in your life–will come to you. And stay.” –Will Smith (As seen on a Facebook posting by a friend who appears to have seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship | Tagged be yourself, belong, Facebook, friends, Life, Magnetic Sponsoring, people, stay, Will Smith, yourself | 19 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

The Worst Kind Of Loneliness

Posted on September 2, 2012 by russtowne

Most people have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. That saddens me for the person and for the world that is deprived of their gifts. I don’t know what the total answer to that tragedy is, but I’ll bet … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Healing, Loneliness, Making the World a Better Place, Observations | Tagged acid, corrosive acid, faith, false friends, Feel, friends, gift, give, giving, Hope, kind, kindness, loneliness, Love, pain, powe, powerful, share, spirit, suicide | 44 Comments

When I Needed Them Most

Posted on August 30, 2012 by russtowne

“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who came and stayed by you side when you needed them most.” –Unknown (at least to me) Like everyone, there have been times in my life when I needed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness | Tagged daughter, fiance', friends, Friendship, friendships, intensive care, Life, life partner, Love, loved, soul mate, wife | 21 Comments

It’s the Little Things…

Posted on August 17, 2012 by russtowne

Late yesterday afternoon I was using a garden hose to hand-water a rose bush. It was thirsty, so I stood in one place as the stream showered its liquid life on the plant. To my right, about four feet away … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Nature | Tagged birds, fethery, friends, liquid life, purple flowers, rose, rose bush, spray, water | 14 Comments

Reconciliation of former combatants inspires, heals

Posted on August 10, 2012 by russtowne

Reconciliation of former combatants inspires, heals.

Posted in Courage, Friendship, Healing, Inspiring | Tagged courage, former enemies, friends, heal, inspire, inspiring, pilots, planes | Leave a comment

Friends Stay

Posted on August 1, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw a cute couple of photos under the title “Friends Stay”. The first is of three young children on bicycles laughing and peddling toward the camera. The second shows three old people on motorized wheel chairs racing away … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship | Tagged camera, friends, laughing, motorized wheelchairs, old folks, peddling, tricycles | 2 Comments

A Good Friend

Posted on July 30, 2012 by russtowne

From http://www.mikeysFunnies.com: A couple of young boys were fishing at their special pond off the beaten track. All of a sudden, the game warden jumped out of the bushes. Immediately, one of the boys threw his rod down and started … Continue reading →