Tag Archives: Love

Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and 1 Very Patient Man

Posted on May 2, 2013 by russtowne

For those who are tired of reading my poetry–and I imagine that your numbers are legion–I’ve decide to re-post a story and a song or two. Here’s a story for newer readers: Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Challenges, Children, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Abundance, challenges, Family, humor, Love, relatives, scarcity, story, true story | 9 Comments

When No One Else Was

Posted on April 29, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Lessons Learned In Life / Love Quotes Photo) Thank you To all who Were there with love When no one else was –Or would have been Had you known me then. Love, Russ

Posted in Friendship, Gratitude, Love, Photos That Touched Me, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged friends, Friendship, Grief, hard times, Love, photo, photograph, poem, poetry, sadness | 28 Comments

A Wonderful Day

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

Yesterday was my Grandson Thomas’ first birthday, and today about 80 relatives and a few of his parents’ friends gathered to celebrate in a large park not far from my home. The weather was perfect; agreeably warm with a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Family, grandparenting, Grandson, homeless, homeless man, kindness, Love, parenting | 25 Comments

The Curb

Posted on April 26, 2013 by russtowne

Dear friends: The poem below is dedicated to all who have lost loved ones, to those who have healed, and those who still struggle with their pain, grief, and/or regret at not having said or done what they now wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Regret, Suffering, Uncategorized | Tagged death, Family, hopelessness, loss, Love, misery, pain, poem, poetry, rain, regret, Shame, tears, torture, tragedy | 9 Comments

This Just Seems So Right Somehow

Posted on April 25, 2013 by russtowne

Image by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images. Source: BuzzFeed I just learned that the voice of Mickey Mouse (Wayne Allwine) and the voice of Minnie Mouse (Russi Taylor) got married in real life. Sometimes fairy tales really do come true. Love, Russ

Posted in Following Your Passion, Love, Marriage, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged BuzzFeed, Getty Images, Love, marriage, married, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, photo, photograph, Russi Taylor, Wayne Allwine, Wayne Shugerman | 8 Comments

Lots of Experience and Even More Wonderful

Posted on April 23, 2013 by russtowne

“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” ~Victoria Holt (Source: Tiny Buddha) I love this quote and the mindset and wisdom behind it. It brought a smile to my face when I read it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Quotes I Love | Tagged bad, blogoshpere, empathetic, empathy, experience, experiences, good, grateful, gratitude, great, joy, joyful, kinder, Love, quote, regret, tinybuddha, Victoria Holt, wisdom, wonderful | 9 Comments

They Were

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

They were “Committed” To each other Mostly Nearly Almost Largely Sort of Partially But one day They realized That commitment Isn’t a sometime Or partial thing It’s all or nothing And there is beauty And strength In commitment When both … Continue reading →

Posted in Commitment, Poetry I Wrote, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged commitment, couples, Love, poem, poetry, Relationships | 14 Comments

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Children, Dreams, Grace, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Love, Marriage, Quotes I Love | Tagged beloved, daughter-in-law, dreams, Family, father-in-law, grace, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandparents, grandsons, imperfections, Love, relocation, snow, son, true, walking, wife | 15 Comments

Choosing What To Follow

Posted on March 26, 2013 by russtowne

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” –Rumi (via Online Wellness Network) I like this quote, and my first thought when reading it was that I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Believe, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Joy & Happiness, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged Love, Online Wellness Network, passion, poetry, quote, quotes, Rumi, spirit | 13 Comments

Caring Communications

Posted on March 25, 2013 by russtowne

I saw this on Misifusa’s Blog http://misifusa.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/how-to-speak/ and love it. Caring and showing that I care when communicating are important to me, whether I am speaking, writing, or listening. Thank you for the great reminder, Misifusa!