Tag Archives: fun

Superman and 007 Have Nothing On This Little Critter

Posted on March 25, 2013 by russtowne

Nothing appears to be impossible for one with this much determination. Jan Beekman posted this on Facebook. Thank you, Jan. I enjoyed it a lot. Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Challenges, Commitment, Courage, Fun Vids, Humor | Tagged 007, challenges, fun, humor, Jan Beekman, squirrel, Super Squirrel, Superman, video | 6 Comments

Why Let Your Friends Have All The Fun?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Forever Awezome) Love, Russ

Posted in Friendship, Fun, Humor | Tagged beach, friends, fun, horse masks, horses, humor, silly, silly photo, stupid, unicorn | 6 Comments

Sunday Fun With American Accents

Posted on February 17, 2013 by russtowne

Give this a try: http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_american_accent_do_you_have I know four people from around the country and it got two exactly right and the other two were very close(the next one listed). I was rated North Central (way off) but the next two … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accents, American, Boston, fun, the west | 7 Comments

Why Stop At Lemonade?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

“When life gives you lemons make lemonade” We’ve all heard that worn-out phrase before But why stop at making lemonade When we can have a whole lemon smorgasbord? We all get a lot of lemons in our lives from time … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Challenges, Creativity, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged bars, coconuts, cookies, create, fun, lemon merangue pie, lemon pie, lemonade, lemons, Life, limes, pineapples, poem, rum, smorgasbord, tarts, time | 12 Comments

The Little Girl

Posted on January 7, 2013 by russtowne

I just saw this photo and it made me smile. It is ostensibly of an old woman, but her spirit shines through so brightly that I also saw a little girl full of fun, curiosity, and delight. My Beloved also … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Beauty, Joy & Happiness, Photos That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged aging, beloved, brightly, curiosity, delight, fun, girl, little, old, old woman, shines, smile, spirit, treasure, warmth, young, young girl, youth | 4 Comments

How a Daunting Gauntlet Became a Fun Zone

Posted on January 1, 2013 by russtowne

(This is a re-post with minor revisions.) Some years ago I was standing in a long, long line at a major theme park in southern California. I was bored, hot, and tired. I stuck a hand in my pocket and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", True Stories I've Written | Tagged bored, children, coins, daunting gauntlet, entertaining, fun, hot, long lines, My Beloved, parents, quarter, Southern California, theme park, tired | 6 Comments

He Got To the Bottom of the Situation

Posted on December 8, 2012 by russtowne

Some weekend humor. (Some might say weakened humor.) This joke is dedicated to anyone who is having the kind of day described in the joke. May it bring a smile to your face and be the beginning of a much … Continue reading →

Posted in Humility | Tagged chemist, fun, humor, husband, joke, pharmacist, wife | 8 Comments

The Goofiest Christmas Tree and Beach You Ever Saw

Posted on December 5, 2012 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Challenges, Children, Choices, Creativity, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Family "Fun", Generosity, Inspiring, Pain & Grief, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beach, beach incurable, bonfire, built, Crhristmas tree, disease, friends, fun, palm tree, sand, splashing, star, unusual | 6 Comments

Water Fight!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by russtowne

(A revised re-post for newer readers to this site.) Some of my favorite moments in life have occurred on a whim. For example: Water fights between my Beloved and me. In the bathroom. They would often start innocently enough such … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, True Stories I've Written | Tagged bathroom, beloved, children, door, fight, fun, kids, laughter, mature, Mother, shower, sink, spontaniety, truce, water, water fight, water-clogged, wife | 20 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 →