Tag Archives: police

Way to Go, Toronto!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit raw pixel via Unsplash.com An eighteen-year old who desperately wanted to get a job so he could feed his family was caught trying to shoplift the clothes he needed for a job interview. Instead of arresting him, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, empathy, Generosity, Kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged compassion, generosity, kindness, police, Toronto | 3 Comments

Full Circle Surprise Reunion

Posted on June 15, 2018 by russtowne

Surprise Reunion Two men got the surprise of their lives during a routine traffic stop. Snippet: “A traffic stop led to a surprise reunion between a New Jersey state trooper and a retired police officer who delivered him as a … Continue reading →

Posted in good news, Uncategorized | Tagged good news, police | 2 Comments

Monday Smiles

Posted on October 24, 2016 by russtowne

Some smiles for those who need them. With Love, Russ A juggler, driving to his next performance, is stopped by a policeman. “What are those machetes doing in your car?” asks the cop. “I juggle them in my act.” “Oh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged humor, joke, police | 20 Comments

Heartbreak to Lifelong Loving Memories

Posted on February 23, 2015 by russtowne

A friend sent this link to me. The story and photos brightened my day. May they do the same for you. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2962916/Osceola-County-cops-flock-autistic-boy-s-birthday-party-mom-Ashlee-Buratti-revealed-none-classmates-turned-up.html With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Children, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork | Tagged autism, birthday party, compassion, fire fighters, heartbreak, Love, police | 9 Comments

Humor On Hump Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by russtowne

Posted in Humor | Tagged cartoon, English teachers, grammar, humor, police, teachers | 10 Comments

The Bond

Posted on July 28, 2012 by russtowne

I just finished writing a letter (the old-fashioned pen-and-ink kind) to a man who is about as different from me as two people can be. He got involved with drugs at a young age and began hanging with the wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, True Stories I've Written | Tagged baton, beloved, bodyguard, bond, bullet, drugs, Family, Friendship, hospital, jail, meth, police, police dog, prison, sacred vow, scars, Trust, wounds | 28 Comments

The Day My Beloved Got Me Fired

Posted on June 27, 2012 by russtowne

(A re-post from 2010 to share with newer readers) Back in 1980, several months after we got married, my Beloved got me fired. It all began when I had to take time off from work due to the simultaneous removal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Choices, Family "Fun", Growth/Learning, Humor, LIfe Lessons, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beloved, boss, fired, flu, ill, job, police, sick, teletphone, wife, wisdom teeth | 6 Comments

Courage Comes In All Sizes

Posted on March 23, 2012 by russtowne

This is a true story. Because it happened about 20 years ago it is likely that some of the “facts” that I seem to recall have likely been blurred by the mists of time. Any inaccuracies are unintentional. I came … Continue reading →