Tag Archives: girl

I Hope Her Prince Comes Quickly

Posted on March 29, 2016 by russtowne

The weather is gorgeous today and I have the all the windows open to better enjoy the fresh air, scent an sight of roses so close I could touch them, and singing birds, as I work. About ten minutes ago, the … Continue reading →

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“Chain Reaction”

Posted on June 3, 2013 by russtowne

This post is an update for the “Greater Than Gold” song project. “Greater Than Gold: My co-writer and I felt the chorus in the earlier version wasn’t quite strong enough or hook-worthy, so I re-wrote it, and changed the title/hook … Continue reading →

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“Greater Than Gold” (first draft of a lyric from my poem of the same name)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by russtowne

Greater Than Gold My little girl saw a homeless man Said, “Daddy he looks hungry and thin May I use my allowance To buy a meal for him?” He was surprised when she reached out With a big burger and … Continue reading →

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“I Know What Will Make You Feel Better…

Posted on March 23, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Dogbook’s photo via Paws to Talk) …A Great Big Hug Every Day!” That sounds like a great prognosis and prescription to me! Love, Russ

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When I Think Of Gina

Posted on January 20, 2013 by russtowne

The poem below is written for, and dedicated to, Gina, one of my earliest WordPress supporters and a dear friend whom I much admire. Thank you, dear Gina, for making my world better, brighter, and kinder. Russ When I Think … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The First

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

She whispered, “I like you” That’s all the prompting I’d need As we stood in the shade Of a towering tree We were both new at this And acted kind of shy When we leaned toward each other We quickly … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World After All

Posted on December 7, 2012 by russtowne

It’s a small world after all. Perhaps it’s a little too small for Chris Burd. It turns out that when he was a kid he sat on the lap of a Santa at a shopping mall that 15 years later … Continue reading →

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Dads Sing Little Mermaid Tune

Posted on October 18, 2012 by russtowne

As the father of a once-young girl I can relate a little too well to this fun and funny video clip. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/dads-sing-tune-little-mermaid-162913068.html

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Dads and Daughters

Posted on October 9, 2012 by russtowne

I work from home. We live in an old rural-looking neighborhood where all of the mailboxes for houses on both sides of the street are on the side that is across the street from our house. Near the mailboxes a … Continue reading →

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