Tag Archives: youth

Heroes​ Come in All Ages

Posted on May 17, 2019 by russtowne

A quick-thinking nineteen-year-old crane operator saves fourteen people from a burning building. Hero With love, Russ Story source: Leo @ Not All News is Bad Photo credit: Mohamed Nohassi via Unsplash.com    

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To Young People Everywhere

Posted on November 21, 2015 by russtowne

May you make your life a great adventure, and when you look back upon it after many decades of good health, may you smile with pride and a lifetime of wonderful memories. With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Health, Life, Memories | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

A Warm Heart on a Cold Day

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

From the time I was a young boy all the way through my most of my thirties I tended not to fit in with most of my peers. I was introverted, socially awkward, lacked confidence, and often felt shunned and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Connection/Connecting, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Goodness, Healing, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Many More Opportunites Every Day

Posted on August 3, 2014 by russtowne

I loved this vid, its message, and the looks on the man’s face. I believe you will too. http://www.viralnova.com/homeless-surprise/#.U93CKpLsws8.facebook

Posted in Beauty, Change, Choices, Compassion, Creativity, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Music, My Beliefs, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

For Those Who Felt Picked on and Ridiculed

Posted on March 21, 2014 by russtowne

I just wrote a short story for those who felt picked on and ridiculed as kids. It is labeled fictional, but in truth, all of the things that happened to “Chris” actually happened to me (except the part about other … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Fiction I've Written, Friendship, Loneliness, Writing, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Smile and a Wave

Posted on February 26, 2014 by russtowne

A smile and a wave go a long way help to make a lot of people’s day… http://kindnessblog.com/2014/02/26/elderly-woman-waves-at-students-every-day-then-she-got-a-huge-surprise/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Attittude, Cheerfulness, Choices, Goodness, Heart, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

Greater Than Gold

Posted on April 28, 2013 by russtowne

The seed of this piece came to me as I read a comment from Diana earlier today describing a most kind and generous act indeed. Diana, this poem is dedicated to your kind daughter and her wonderful mother for whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

The Little Girl

Posted on January 7, 2013 by russtowne

I just saw this photo and it made me smile. It is ostensibly of an old woman, but her spirit shines through so brightly that I also saw a little girl full of fun, curiosity, and delight. My Beloved also … Continue reading →

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Staying Young

Posted on May 6, 2012 by russtowne

“A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams” –John Barrymore In that case, I’m still a young whippersnapper for my ripe age and grandfather-hood. As they say, “It’s never too late to have a … Continue reading →

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Challenge Day

Posted on March 10, 2012 by russtowne

I recently learned about a program called Challenge Day that has a vision and mission that I wholeheartedly applaud. I went to its website at http://www.challengeday.org/ and saw: “OUR VISION Our vision is that every child lives in a world … Continue reading →

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