Tag Archives: Relationships

My Latest Book Just Released

Posted on September 2, 2016 by russtowne

Reflections from the Heart of a Grateful Man My book titled Reflections from the Heart of a Grateful Man is now available as an eBook on Amazon and in the Kindle Store, and will soon be available in hardcover format … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, New Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged just released, Life, Love, non-fiction, Relationships | 12 Comments

When Pigs Fly a Special Person Soars

Posted on February 12, 2016 by russtowne

When Pigs Fly A girl told a special needs boy that she’d take him to the prom “When pigs fly!” Then, she made sure they did… With Love, Russ

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Prom, Relationships | 8 Comments

Phyllis Diller Remembered

Posted on December 8, 2015 by russtowne

A friend sent this to me With love, Russ Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age. As your beauty fades, so will his eyesight. -Phyllis Diller Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance? -Phyllis Diller Cleaning … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Parenting | Tagged humor, parenting, Relationships | 10 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

Cover Reveal: “Slices of Life”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of the non-fiction anthology, Slices of Life. The book should be released within a week. For newer bloggers: If you click on the image, you’ll probably be able to make it bigger and easier to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Life, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Non-Fiction, Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, Family, Life, Love, non-fiction, Relationships, short, stories | 23 Comments

Love and Sacrifice

Posted on February 9, 2014 by russtowne

In a comment to my most recent post, titled “Blindness”, a reader asked some great questions about what my thoughts were on the underlying message of the story and whether complete sacrifice equaled true love. I thought some of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged beliefs, heart, Love, Relationships, sacrifice, true love, writing | 10 Comments

Whole-Heartedness

Posted on February 4, 2014 by russtowne

Source: The Other Side of Ugly (April Roble’s Photo) I believe there is much wisdom in these messages. With Love, Russ

Posted in Choices, Love, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged Love, passion, quotes, quotos, Relationships | 10 Comments

Humor, Trust, and Relationships

Posted on January 27, 2014 by russtowne

I tend to avoid sarcasm, tricks, practical jokes, or humor at the expense of another. I’ve seen the damage they can inflict on relationships, eroding trust, damaging self-esteem, and sometimes even destroying a relationship. Because I’m so trusting of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Communicating, Humor, LIfe Lessons, Relationship Lessons Learned, Uncategorized | Tagged battle, colonel, humor, Marines, misunderstanding, misunderstood, practical jokes, Relationships, sarcasm, tricks, Trust, U.S. Marine Corps, USMC | 17 Comments

Hunger

Posted on December 17, 2013 by russtowne

“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” –Mother Theresa The great news is that we have within us an almost infinite potential to give love and appreciation, and they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Acceptance, Love, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged apologies, appreciation, ego, Forgiveness, hunger, Love, Mother Theresa, Relationships | 9 Comments

My First Non-Fiction Book For Adults Has Just Been Released

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

Or, you could just go to Amazon.com and type “Russ Towne” in the search field to see all my books and hear several of my songs. “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” is focused on Relationships, Family, and Parenting. … Continue reading →