Tag Archives: splashing

Puddle Fun for a Grandson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is about 4-1/2 years old, which means he’s never known a time when California wasn’t suffering from drought. There have been far too few times when young children could jump in puddles where we live. Fortunately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged drought, joy, photos, puddles, splashing | 12 Comments

The Goofiest Christmas Tree and Beach You Ever Saw

Posted on December 5, 2012 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Challenges, Children, Choices, Creativity, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Family "Fun", Generosity, Inspiring, Pain & Grief, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beach, beach incurable, bonfire, built, Crhristmas tree, disease, friends, fun, palm tree, sand, splashing, star, unusual | 6 Comments

Savoring Unexpected Pleasures

Posted on March 7, 2012 by russtowne

We’ve all had the kind of days days when nothing seems to go right. We stub our toes, spill coffee on ourselves or someone else, get a flat tire on the way to an important meeting, accidentally hurt someone’s feelings, … Continue reading →