Tag Archives: Love

Healing Words

Posted on February 13, 2013 by russtowne

“Words. They can arouse. They can make you laugh, and make you cry. But if you find the one who can heal you with their words, never let them go.” –Unknown (Source: Forever Awezome) I love this quote. To me, … Continue reading →

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Creative Loving

Posted on February 12, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Unknown) A little creativity can go a long way in love. Russ

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No Guarrantees

Posted on February 7, 2013 by russtowne

“There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.” –“Emmanuel” Source: Online Wellness Network Sounds about right to me. I also believe that from the viewpoint of courage, … Continue reading →

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What I Know For Sure

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

My friend Shian at http://shianwrites.wordpress.com/ asked the question in a recent post: What do you know for sure? I thought it was a great question. Here is my reply: I know for sure that I am happiest, feel most connected, … Continue reading →

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Even One Candle

Posted on February 2, 2013 by russtowne

“There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one candle.” –Robert Alden I really like this quote. It got me to thinking about Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. It occurred to … Continue reading →

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Getting To Know Each Other Better

Posted on January 27, 2013 by russtowne

Our DIL Kristi (the one carrying our twin grandchildren) mentioned during their holiday visit to us that she and our son Brian bought a book with questions for couples and they use it to get to know each other better. … Continue reading →

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“A Tale Of Two Townes”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by russtowne

My wonderful son Brian and delightful DIL Kristi just found out that they are having not one, but TWO, babies! For those keeping score at home, that’s TWICE the number of grandkids that are now on their way! One each … Continue reading →

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To Know Him Is To Love Him

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

Three high school nominees for Homecoming King decided that no matter which one of them won, they would give the crown to a young man with special needs. This was no prank or way to embarrass him. It was an … Continue reading →

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Human Hearts and Spirits

Posted on January 23, 2013 by russtowne

“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the human heart can hold.” …But if I might be so bold While I don’t know the exact amount From what I have found I believe The human spirit Can store … Continue reading →

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It Does

Posted on January 23, 2013 by russtowne

My eyes don’t always get it right And even my heart is sometimes wrong about love So now I trust my spirit more than my heart or sight Because when I don’t know the answers To life’s toughest questions It … Continue reading →

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