Tag Archives: Life

An Innovative Solution to a Major Challenge

Posted on January 16, 2014 by russtowne

I love reading about fairly simple and often easy and inexpensive solutions to what at first appear to be major problems. Below is a link to an example. While I doubt that this program is the only reason for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Health, Ingenuity, Life | Tagged babirs, creativity, Finland, health, innovation, Life, lives, Now I Know, nowiknow.com | 4 Comments

Have Yourself a Merry…

Posted on December 23, 2013 by russtowne

A friend in Nashville named Robin Ruddy played the song and created the attached video. This is being sent for all who celebrate Christmas. For all who celebrate other holidays or simply celebrate life, may this season and the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy & Happiness | Tagged Christmas, Life, Love, music, song | 10 Comments

Living Life Inside Out

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A recent post by Peter Wells at Counting Ducks mentioned a phrase something along the lines of “Living life inside out”. That reminded me of a post I’d written some time ago with a similar theme and I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Authentic Living, Friendship, Gratitude | Tagged acceptance, authentic living, authenticity, friends, Friendship, gratitude, Life, living, Love, Peter Wells | 13 Comments

A Simple Act

Posted on December 3, 2013 by russtowne

Here is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released non-fiction book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. A Simple Act When I was in my late teens I thought I was having a heart attack, but it proved to be a collapsed lung … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Compassion, Gratitude, Healing, Health, Heroes, Kindness, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, True Stories I've Written, Writing | Tagged author, books, compassion, enhance, enhancers, fiance', gratitude, healing, inspiring, kindness, Life, life enhancers, lung problems, non-fiction, nurses, pain, writing | 23 Comments

Or No Coat at All

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

(Soulseed’s photo) (Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: A friend) With Love, Russ

Posted in Compassion, Humor, Life | Tagged compassion, fun, humor, Life, photos, quotes, quotos | 6 Comments

Speaking of Flying…

Posted on November 10, 2013 by russtowne

I just completed the rough drafts of my first two non-fiction books not written for children, all 64,541 words worth. It has been fun writing them. One is titled, “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” and deals with love, … Continue reading →

Posted in My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Writing | Tagged "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", "Reflections of a Grateful Man", author, compassion, dreams, Family, Forgiveness, gratitude, Grief, healing, Heroes, kindness, Life, loss, Love, non-fiction, Relationships, soul mates, writing | 5 Comments

Dreams, and What Actually Happens

Posted on November 9, 2013 by russtowne

I used to say to people, “May your dreams come true.” I’ve learned that quite frequently that isn’t what leads a person to lasting joy. I’m now more likely to say, “May your dreams come true, or may what actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Life, LIfe Lessons, Observations | Tagged dreams, Life, life lessons, observations | Leave a comment

Surprises Regarding My Non-Fiction Book Writing Project

Posted on November 9, 2013 by russtowne

My non-fiction book-writing project is coming together very well. Actually, more precisely, it is splitting apart. Over time, it has become increasingly clear that the topics seem to be divided into two primary categories: Relationships and Life. I have so … Continue reading →

Posted in Following Your Passion, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Life, Love, Marriage, My Written Works Misc., Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Relationship Lessons Learned, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", "Refections of a Grteful Man", author, book, books, heart, Life, Love, non-fiction, reflections, Relationships, self-publishing, writing | 16 Comments

Choices

Posted on November 5, 2013 by russtowne

Whenever I receive an email or other message with a link and a note that says something to the effect that opening it is a fun way to waste time, I immediately delete the message without opening the link. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Life, Observations | Tagged choices, Life, observations, opportunity | 13 Comments

“From the Heart of a Grateful Man”

Posted on November 2, 2013 by russtowne

I began work this morning on my first non-fiction book. It is titled “From the Heart of a Grateful Man”. I love to set aggressive goals for myself and communicate them publicly. It keeps me honest. So, my goal is … Continue reading →