Tag Archives: Friendship

A Message from a Parted Friend

Posted on January 28, 2019 by russtowne

I was just cleaning out some years-old emails when my eye caught one from a friend who suddenly passed away some time ago. I stopped to open the message and am glad I did: Friendship By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik … Continue reading →

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Playing a New Game in the Middle East

Posted on June 13, 2018 by russtowne

    Photo Credit: Josh Pepper via Unsplash.com Jatta, Tel-Aviv-Yavo, Israel A New Game “We have all become friends.” Such sweet words, especially when the “We” are leftists, right-wingers, Orthodox Jews and Arab Muslims in the Middle East. With Love, … Continue reading →

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Friends For Life

Posted on December 13, 2017 by russtowne

I just read an article about a woman with MS who promised they would continue coming to see her, and they did, for twenty-one years and counting. What a remarkable testament to the stricken women and he tremendous friends. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Friendship, Illness, Love, Stories That Touched Me, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Looking for the Opportunity

Posted on September 25, 2017 by russtowne

“It has been said that true friends are hard to find. They may just be looking for the opportunity to step up and revel themselves.” –Greg Higgins Source: Heroic Stories   Heroic Stories With Love, Russ

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When Will I Learn?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by russtowne

A friend just reminded me that I can either judge people or I can love them. I’m amazed at how often I forget that love is the answer to so many questions. It’s such a simple concept that I often … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, bliss, expectations, Friendship, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 19 Comments

A Lifelong Friendship

Posted on February 12, 2017 by russtowne

Each book is an opportunity to begin a beautiful friendship, some of which last a lifetime. With Love, Russ

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Being There

Posted on September 29, 2016 by russtowne

Many of the most powerful moments in my life, the times I feel the most alive, the most useful, and the most connected to everyone and everything are those times I am there when someone needs me the most. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing, Pain & Grief, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

My Old Friend Duke is Having a Very Bad Day

Posted on June 2, 2016 by russtowne

My Old Friend My old friend Duke is having a very a rough day. He collapsed and couldn’t get up this morning. I rushed him to the veterinarian. His red blood cell count is 18% of normal. The vet referred … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Friendship, Love, My Old Friend Duke, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 25 Comments

My Illness this Week Reminded Me of My Old Friend

Posted on February 26, 2016 by russtowne

My Old Friend I’ve been ill this week and as usual my great dog Duke stand at my side the whole time (other than the occasional potty break.) That reminded me of a song lyric I wrote to honor Duke, our … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on October 4, 2015 by russtowne

You Seemingly from out of nowhere Thoughts of you drift gently into my mind. They linger for moments then fade away As dew on a sunny day. Leaving a small and wistful smile in their wake. The journey from heart … Continue reading →

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