Tag Archives: song

Made Me Smile and Remember

Posted on May 9, 2018 by russtowne

I looked up from my desk a few minutes ago and saw Rusty Bear sharing his bench with a squirrel. The furry-tailed critter was in the same posture as his redwood friend, sitting and looking at me. By the time … Continue reading →

Posted in My Songs, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, image, nature, song, squirrel | 9 Comments

Nature’s Symphony

Posted on February 12, 2017 by russtowne

Some of you know I began my writing adventure as a lyricist. I thought I’d share one of the songs I wrote a few years ago. Kevin Harris helped me to polish the song and he put music to it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, Love, lyric, music, nature, song | 8 Comments

The Impeded Stream is the One that Sings

Posted on June 12, 2016 by russtowne

“It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work. And when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Beauty, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged challenges, impediements, Inspiration, joy, song | 15 Comments

There’s a Light in Every Child’s Eyes

Posted on January 28, 2015 by russtowne

I watched the short video linked below and and was deeply touched. CASA is a wonderful organization and service. The song was written by a dear friend, Denis Loiseau. I’ve co-written several songs with him. He is the “CASA Volunteer” in the video. Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Compassion, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Uncategorized | Tagged A Light in Every Child's Eyes, CASA, children, Denis Loiseau, foster children, song, video | 15 Comments

Have Yourself a Merry…

Posted on December 23, 2013 by russtowne

A friend in Nashville named Robin Ruddy played the song and created the attached video. This is being sent for all who celebrate Christmas. For all who celebrate other holidays or simply celebrate life, may this season and the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy & Happiness | Tagged Christmas, Life, Love, music, song | 10 Comments

Sing Your Heart Out

Posted on November 14, 2013 by russtowne

(Photo: Pixabay) (WhispersoftheHeart’sphoto) (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together)

Posted in Animals, Challenges | Tagged birds, blessings, challenges, photos, quotes, quotos, sing, singing, song | 4 Comments

“Chain Reaction”

Posted on June 3, 2013 by russtowne

This post is an update for the “Greater Than Gold” song project. “Greater Than Gold: My co-writer and I felt the chorus in the earlier version wasn’t quite strong enough or hook-worthy, so I re-wrote it, and changed the title/hook … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Children, Compassion, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Parenting, Song Updates | Tagged Chain Reaction, child, dad, daughter, Diana, father, french fries, generosity, girl, hamburger, hungry, Kevin Harris, kind, kindness, Love, love in action, man, old, parent, poor, reaction, ripple, ripples, song, story, woman | 11 Comments

Project Updates & Requests for Info

Posted on May 30, 2013 by russtowne

As you probably know I wrote my first short children’s story titled “Clyde and I” (you can see it at a recent post of the same title) for my grandkids. I’m considering writing more, and possibly creating one or more … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing | Tagged "My Old Friend", bedtime stories, bedtime story, children's book, children's book agent, children's book agents, children's book authors, children's book illustator, children's book illustrators, children's book illustrators needed, children's poem, lyric, lyricist, lyrics, Nature's Symphony, project update, song, songs | 4 Comments

“We Took The Leap Together” (From My Poem “The First”)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by russtowne

This post is for those of you who enjoy experiencing the process I go through when attempting to develop a song lyric from one of my poems. You may recall reading the paragraph in an earlier post about the direction … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, Poetry I Wrote, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged babies, baby, Family, future, leaping into the unknown, Love, lyric, past, poem, poetry, present, Relationship, Relationships, song | 6 Comments

“Enchanted”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by russtowne

I included a link in a recent post to my song, “Nature’s Symphony” which was co-written with Kevin Harris. Newer readers may not be aware that the song’s genesis was a poem I wrote titled “Enchanted”. I re-worked the poem … Continue reading →