Tag Archives: Life

Quiet Heroes

Posted on February 24, 2012 by russtowne

A friend from my childhood recently mentioned the movie “To Kill A Mockingbird”. It is one of my all-time favorite stories. That got me to thinking again about my favorite type of people: Quiet Heroes. They are the ones who … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Dream Big

Posted on February 20, 2012 by russtowne

Here’s yet another reason to DREAM BIG: “You aren’t old until your regrets are larger than your dreams.” This quote was sent to me by a buddy. I don’t know who originally said it, but I like it a lot.

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Keeping Lists

Posted on February 5, 2012 by russtowne

Some lists make life better and some worse. I’ve found that grocery lists come in handy, but lists of a person’s transgressions, failings, imperfections, mistakes, etc, do not. I’m blessed to have a wife who knows that the latter type … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on January 21, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw a quote from John Lennon that I’d never seen before. It resonated with me and I thought you might enjoy it too: “When I was 5 years old my mother always told me that happiness was the … Continue reading →