Tag Archives: Grandpa

Guess Which Was My Favorite Birthday Message Today

Posted on August 22, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged birthday, Grandpa, grandtwins, Happy birthday, twins | 37 Comments

Grandpa’s Treasures

Posted on May 9, 2014 by russtowne

It has been a while since I indulged myself by sharing photos of my grandsons… I think the title says it all… With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandpa, grandparenting, grandsons, grandtwins, Love, photos | 32 Comments

The Sweetest Words of All

Posted on January 9, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve had lots of roles and titles But of the many things I’ve been called “Husband”, “Dad”, and “Grandpa” Are the sweetest of them all! –Russ Towne

Posted in Abundance, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged dad, grandfather, Grandpa, husband, Love, sweetest, titles, words | Leave a comment

He grabbed my hand and yelled, “Come see! Come see!” And excitedly pointed to our big shade tree. “Yes I see; it’s a tree” I thoughtlessly said. With wise young eyes, he sadly shook his head. “Silly Grandpa, Can’t you … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Imagination, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged balloon, boat, fly, grandchild, grandfather, Grandpa, grandparent, Grandson, outer space, pirate, pirate ship, sky, space, tree | 16 Comments

Grandkids Say The Darnedest Things

Posted on October 23, 2012 by russtowne

A friend shared these with me and I thought you might enjoy them too: 1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she’d done many times before. After she … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged aging, birthday, Friend, grandchild, granddaughter, Grandkids, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandson, happy, Happy birthday, old | 11 Comments

Ain’t Nothin’ Better

Posted on September 19, 2012 by russtowne

I just started writing a lyric that is currently titled (“Ain’t Nothin’ Better Than Our) Grandma’s Love”. My apologies to English teachers everywhere, but the word “Isn’t” sometimes just doesn’t cut it in some kinds of songs. My favorite lines … Continue reading →

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Staying Young

Posted on May 6, 2012 by russtowne

“A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams” –John Barrymore In that case, I’m still a young whippersnapper for my ripe age and grandfather-hood. As they say, “It’s never too late to have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, LIfe Lessons, Optimism, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged a man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams, age, child, childhood, dream, dreams, fondest hopes, grandfather, Grandpa, Grandson, hopes, John Barrymore, young, youth | Leave a comment

The Eyes of a Child

Posted on April 28, 2012 by russtowne

I was just reflecting that many people say they feel old when they become a grandparent, but I’m feeling young again. This will be the fifth time that I’ll get to experience and explore life through the eyes of a … Continue reading →