Tag Archives: fun

Cheerios Fun With Younguns

Posted on September 13, 2012 by russtowne

My Beloved is a genius. She used Cheerios in various ways to raise our children. Between meals, when they were hungry, she put some Cheerios onto their high chair trays. It gave them something to do, to play with, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Family "Fun" | Tagged beloved, Cheerios, fun, genius, My Beloved, potty, potty train, son, toilet, younger son | 15 Comments

My Subconscious Mind Is a Real Pest Sometimes, But Can Be Handy to Have Around

Posted on September 12, 2012 by russtowne

I was awakened about two hours before I planned to get up this morning by ideas that would not let me sleep. It must have occurred to my subconscious mind as I slept that I’m wired to work on small … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged co-writing, co=write, collaborator, collaboroators, fun, having fun, I've already won, song, songs, Songwriting, won | 9 Comments

You Are A BIG Part Of My Inspiration

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Thank you. All of you. Those of you who read but don’t comment provide an audience for my work. Nearly all creative people want to share their work. You give to me an opportunity to do so and I’m grateful. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Gratitude, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged Americana, being myself, blog, films, fun, gifts, heart, Inspiration, Norman Rockwell, Rockwell, sentimental, share, sharing, song, Songwriting, spirit, that's who I am, won | 22 Comments

Perfection

Posted on August 20, 2012 by russtowne

I am a happy man. My four-month-old two-toothed (teethed?) grandson Thomas chuckled himself to sleep and is in a seat at eye level just a few feet from where I sit sharing my thoughts with you. My dog Duke is … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun" | Tagged birthfday, Family, fun, Grandson, hot dogs, perfection, Thomas | 29 Comments

Get Your Stories Straight!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

Like nearly all siblings, our sons sometimes got into quarrels. When that occurred, Beloved and I attempted to unravel how it started so we could create learning lessons as well as determine fair and appropriate consequences for their actions. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Creativity, Family "Fun", Humor, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beloved, boys, consquences, fun, funny, humorous, learning lessons, lessons, light, sons, stories, worked tother, working together | 2 Comments

A Great Gift I Gave to Myself

Posted on June 23, 2012 by russtowne

Last night I treated myself to a fun couple of hours with a great friend, getting some terrific exercise, while doing something we felt happy and proud to be able to do. And it was free. It doesn’t get much … Continue reading →

Posted in Making the World a Better Place, Random Thoughts, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Ble Star Mothers, contest, exercise, Friend, fun, great, help, serve, servicemen, servicewomen, support, team | 2 Comments

For Dog Lovers

Posted on May 30, 2012 by russtowne

My son, another dog lover, sent this humorous Toutube vid to me. It is a commercial, but I don’t use the product and am not pushing it. I just think the vid is entertaining and thought you might too. http://www.youtube.com/user/BenefulBrandDogFood?v=58wi8a3Uz28 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Humor | Tagged "Hug Your Dog Day", Beneful, Coleman, Dog, entertaining, Eric Stonestreet, fun, funny | Leave a comment

Meet Rusty My New Avatar

Posted on May 27, 2012 by russtowne

Some of you may have noticed that my avatar has changed. It is now a photo of Rusty a bear with a lot of personality that is made out of carved redwood and sits in my small redwood grove and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Generosity, Humor, Nature | Tagged avatar, birthday, birthday gifts, fern garden, ferns, fun, funny, gifts, kid, kids, redwood, redwood grove, redwoods, Rusty | 5 Comments

The gift that keeps on giving {beautiful blogger award}

Posted on May 22, 2012 by russtowne

Today this blog was honored to have been nominated for the Beautiful Blogger Award from reader and fellow blogger, Jolyn of The Jolyn Project fame. The Jolyn Project is dedicated to anyone who wishes to change the world for the … Continue reading →