Tag Archives: help

Way to Go, Worcester!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by russtowne

Photo by Swaraj Tiwari on Unsplash How one man with big trouble who did what he had to do without complaint inspired a town. This story delighted me. I saw the article at Leo @ Not All News is Bad. … Continue reading →

Posted in help, Inspiring, Kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged help, inspiring, kindness, MD, worcester | 4 Comments

“What I’ve Learned”

Posted on August 3, 2018 by russtowne

Image credits: Adria Crehuet Cano via UnSplash.com THINGS GETS BETTER WITH AGE I’ve learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing “Silent Night.” Age 5 I’ve learned that our dog doesn’t want to eat my … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Compassion, help, Kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged age, compassion, help, kindness | 11 Comments

Dedication

Posted on May 15, 2016 by russtowne

I thought some of you might be interested in reading to whom I dedicated A Day in the Shade of a A Tickletoe Tree: To Claremary P. Sweeney, Pamela Beckford, Ute Lark, Beth Kennedy, and Pamela Read, each of whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged book, dedication, help, support | 14 Comments

Hello Again

Posted on October 26, 2014 by russtowne

It has been nearly a month since my last post. Much has happened during that time. I plan to update you all when I come up for air. It may be another two to four weeks before I get back … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Connection/Connecting, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Pain & Grief, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged Anger, Caring, experience, gifts, Grief, gut, help, joy, lasting joy, Love, loving, pain, silence, suffering, support, touch, touched, Touching, trauma, truth | 37 Comments

Sometimes It Takes a Hero, A Leader, And Teamwork

Posted on March 16, 2013 by russtowne

A boy is drowning in the ocean. A crowd gathers on the beach. A man runs out to try to save the boy. Despite his best efforts, he can’t drag the boy and himself to safety and begins floundering. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Breakthroughs, Courage, Creativity, Fear, Ingenuity, Inspiring, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged boy, breaks, broken, drowning, help, Hero, human chain, leader, New Zealand, NZ, rescue, teamwork, undertow, waves | 10 Comments

A Model Of The Type Of Person I Aspire To Be

Posted on November 29, 2012 by russtowne

I’m a lighthouse lover. To me they symbolize many positive things including quiet strength, service, sacrifice for the good of others, a beacon of hope, rising above challenges, a friend reaching out to help, standing up for those in trouble, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Courage, Strength | Tagged beacon, courage, guide, help, Hope, lighthouse, lighthouses, model, person, positive, quiet strength, shelter, storms, strength, support, type, U.S., West Coast | 4 Comments

Overflowing With Joy

Posted on July 25, 2012 by russtowne

I am touched and honored when I receive a comment that a post about people and animals helping or showing kindness toward others brought tears to readers’ eyes. That’s because I believe such tears occur when eyes experience such a … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged Happiness, help, Helping, honored, humbled, joy, kindm, kindness, others, people, tears, tears of joy | 5 Comments

That Which Lies Within

Posted on July 6, 2012 by russtowne

I read somewhere recently that life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. While I like that saying a lot, and believe that is certainly true on some levels, I also believe that life is very much about finding … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Attittude, Compassion, Healing, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, True Stories I've Written | Tagged awakenig, Caring, compassion, gentl touch, gentle, healing, help, Hope, kindess, kindness, learned, Love, shine, smile, smiles, spirit, support, touch, warmth | 10 Comments

I’ve Still Got You!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

Sometimes going it alone can take a person only so far–and sometimes in the wrong direction–as this exhausted mountian climber learned when he would have plunged to almost certain death without the quick thinking and help of others moments before … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Growth/Learning, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged help, I've got you, ice sheet, mountain climber, quick thinking | 5 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 →