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Category Archives: Nature
Sometimes The Rain Of Life Falls So Hard…
(Source: Unknown–I saw it on FB without attribution) …that even frogs need an umbrella! May this site be an umbrella for you on even your rainiest days! Love, Russ
Posted in Animals, Challenges, Fun, Humor, Nature, Photos That Touched Me
Tagged frog, fun, humor, Life, photo, photograph, rain, umbrella
15 Comments
“Enchanted”
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
Posted in Beauty, Music, Nature, Poetry I Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written
Tagged beauty, country, enchanted, Kevin Harris, lyric, moon, music, nature, poem, poetry, song, waterfall, waterfalls
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Big Joy In Life’s Little Miracles
(Source: Heart Touching Images) Love, Russ
Posted in Animals, Attittude, Beauty, Cheerfulness, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, My Beliefs, Nature, Observations, Photos That Touched Me
Tagged animal, cute animal, flowers, fun, fun photo, heart, Heart TouchingImages, humor, humorous photo, images, nature, photo, photograph, Touching
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To A Friend Who Is Going Through Tough Times
A friend who is going through tough times recently wrote something along the lines that she needed to get out into nature. Dear friend: I wrote the lyric for the song linked above, and Kevin Harris wrote the music. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Believe, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Feelings/Emotions, Friendship, Goodness, Loneliness, Loss, My Beliefs, Nature, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written
Tagged believe, cares, dreams, Friend, Friendship, gifts, goodness, greatness, grieving, Kevin Harris, loss, lyric, music, poem, poetry, song, symphony
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Gold Fever
It only took a single look At all that glittering gold Then once again my heart was held Spellbound in its lustrous hold Gold Fever has struck again But not for the shiny metal My fever’s for my favorite flower … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Nature, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged California Golden Poppies, dew drop, dew drops, fever, Gold, Gold Fever, golden poppies, heart, poem, poetry, poppies, sing
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There Is Always A Way
(Source: Karen Robiscoe-Fan Page shared Knowledge of Today’s photo.) There is always a way. And if one is forward-thinking like this beautiful and inspiring little tree, also an unlimited water supply! ;-D! Love, Russ
Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Inspiring, Nature, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love
Tagged beauty, inspiring, inspiring photo, nature, photograph
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Spring Is Doing Her Thing
Like a shy but beautiful young lady, Spring is slowly revealing her glorious beauty And vibrant spirit in ever-more-colorful ways For all the world to see a little more each day. Love, Russ
Posted in Beauty, Nature, Photos I Took, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged color, flora, flowers, glorious, lillies, nature, photography, photos, poem, poetry, red, roses, Spring, white, yellow
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Seeing the Miracle
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” – Buddha Source: Lets Be Positive Together I believe that is both true and wise. I also believe it is true for each drop … Continue reading
Songwriting Update and Two Photo/Artwork Contests
No More Secrets No More Lies Final Mix w Loralee MP3 WFH LC 102512 Katie Sue Final Mix w truck Noises MP3 23oct12 The first song I listed on song-selling sites, “Nature’s Symphony” so far has had digital distribution via … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Contests, Following Your Passion, Imagination, Inspiring, Music, Nature, Talent
Tagged "No More Secrets/No More Lies", art, CD Baby, CDBaby.com, contest, Contests, images, Katie Sue, lies, Muve Music, Nature's Symphony, secrets, song, Spotify, XBox Music
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Photos From Shangri-La
Here are a few photos taken from the enclosed balcony of the Bed & Breakfast where stayed in Pacific Grove. The photos don’t do the picturesque scenes justice. They were taken from an iPad, at less than ideal times of … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Nature
Tagged bed, bed and breakfast, bedroom, beloved, ocean, Pacific Grove, PG, photographs, photos, sunrise, sunset, waves
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