Tag Archives: Life

Failure and Well-Lived Lives

Posted on April 2, 2015 by russtowne

I believe the failures never stop for lives well-lived. Failing mightily is part of the package when one attempts to do mighty things. It is what a person does and keeps doing after they fail again and again, and who … Continue reading →

Posted in Failure, My Beliefs, Random Thoughts | Tagged dreams, failure, Life, living, passion, Success | 19 Comments

Cover Reveal: “Slices of Life”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of the non-fiction anthology, Slices of Life. The book should be released within a week. For newer bloggers: If you click on the image, you’ll probably be able to make it bigger and easier to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Life, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Non-Fiction, Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, Family, Life, Love, non-fiction, Relationships, short, stories | 23 Comments

“Slices of Life” to be Released in September!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by russtowne

I’m delighted to tell you that the anthology of non-fiction stories titled “Slices of Life” will be released in less than 30 days! I’m immensely grateful to the fifteen writers who are participating in this project and have patiently waited … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, children, dream, dreams, fiction, Ki-Gra, Ki-Gra Chipmunk, Life, living, Love, non-fiction, Quinn C. Train, Slices of Life, stories, The Train Who Loved Children | 11 Comments

An Opportunity

Posted on August 23, 2014 by russtowne

I once read a quote that I think went something like this: “For those with a heart, life is a tragedy, but for those with a brain, life is a comedy.” I believe for those with both a heart and … Continue reading →

Posted in My Beliefs | Tagged brain, comedy, heart, Life, opportunity, quote, tragedy | 13 Comments

What if…

Posted on August 9, 2014 by russtowne

What if in an afterlife roles get reversed, with those who were kind being kindly treated, and those who were unkind being treated unkindly? Wait, isn’t that often what already happens in this life? What if those who were unkind … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness | Tagged aftelife, kindness, Life, what if | 9 Comments

Lessons on Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

I found the information linked below to be worth every second I invested in experiencing it, and believe some of you will too. http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-mcraven-commencement-speech-at-ut-2014-5 With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Community, Discipline & Consequences, Growth/Learning, Hope, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Mistakes, Patience & Persistence, Spirit, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Traditions & Rituals, Wisdom | Tagged challenges, Hope, Life, life lessons, Navy Seals, Seals, strength, teamwork, unity, willpower | 2 Comments

A Wish For You

Posted on April 20, 2014 by russtowne

I’m sometimes such a slow learner in life that the lessons I’m here to be taught must be given to me over and over again. As a result they can be bitter and harsh. May you be so loving and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Uncategorized | Tagged learner, lessons, Life, life lessons, student | 19 Comments

Lost and Found

Posted on March 31, 2014 by russtowne

I just read a comment to me from a friend in response to a line in a poem I’d written and shared at http://Poetscorner.com. The line was: “I was lost” He commented something to the effect of: “Were you? You … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Courage, Dreams, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Patience & Persistence, Spirit | Tagged compass, heart, lessons, Life, spirit, teacher | 14 Comments

Better and Best

Posted on March 29, 2014 by russtowne

A friend just sent an email that closed with a note I liked so much I wanted to share it with you: ‘Life is better when you are happy, but life is best when other people are happy because of … Continue reading →