Tag Archives: man

For Those Who Could Use A Laugh: Choose Your Password Wisely

Posted on September 14, 2012 by russtowne

(Caution: This joke is a bit off-color in that it uses the 5-letter word for a male appendage. Please do not read this post if a joke containing that word will offend you. It is not my intention to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged computer, husband, joke, lady, man, wife, woman | 11 Comments

Grateful Generosity

Posted on September 13, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw a post from I Stop For Suffering (I love that site) that showed a photo of a man holding a cardboard sign that read: “I have a job, I have a home. Could YOU use $5?” Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, Gratitude | Tagged $5, generosity, generous, grateful, gratitude, home, job, man | Leave a comment

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

Posted on July 8, 2012 by russtowne

When I was in my early- to mid-teens a maternal aunt and her 7 children moved in with our family of 7 into a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom house. They were from the east coast and none of the kids from … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged 12 kids, aunt, children, dad, man, mom, Mother, patient, roof, twelve kids, women, worked together | 5 Comments

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Heart

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

A friend who passed away several years ago was about 30 years older than me and lived large right up until his passing. He loved to surf and did so decades beyond when most people stop doing such strenuous activities. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attittude, Friendship, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged better, big heart, carry a big heart, experience, Friend, heart, legacy, legacy of love, Life, man, richer, speak softly, surf, surfer, touched | 21 Comments

When a Person is Finished

Posted on May 28, 2012 by russtowne

One of the sayings that I keep as an affirmation is: “A man isn’t finished when he loses. A man is finished when he quits.” I change it in my mind to “person” rather than “man” as I believe it … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Growth/Learning, Healing, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged company, finish, finished, founded, man, men, perserverance, Relationship, situation, start, women | Leave a comment

What The Living Can Learn From The Biggest Regrets of The Dying

Posted on April 9, 2012 by russtowne

The URL below is to a poignant and powerful article about the biggest regrets that are most often given by those who are at the end of their life. I believe that many readers will discover a surprise or two. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, LIfe Lessons | Tagged Australia, children, decisions, dying, Family, Five biggest regrets of the dying, friends, friendships, kids, living, man, men, palliative care, palliative nurse, regret, regrets, woman, women, Work | 2 Comments

LAST DANCE AT THE BUS BAR

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

My first gransdon is due in less than seven weeks and I can’t wait. I share the story below to honor all those who have been a parent or grandparent, or would someday like to be. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →