I have been ill with the flu or food poisoning. My Beloved took great care of me, and my dog Duke stayed and laid by my side. His devotion reminded me of a song I’d written to honor him and all humans and dogs who share a bond of love.
With love,
Russ

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[audio href=’https://russtowne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/my-old-friend-final-mix.mp3′>My Old Friend-Final Mix<a

I mentioned earlier that I was going to more consistently write songs from my heart instead of focusing on a market or industry norms. "My Old Friend" is from my heart, and is my tribute to the special bond that many people have with their dogs, and to the bond shared by my old friend Duke and I.

I wrote the lyric. Kevin Harris created and played the music and was the vocalist.

I hope it resonates with you. The link at the beginning of this post will hopefully take you to the song if I set it up correctly.

Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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  1. Such beautiful sentiments in this song, Russ, and so true. I remember having an operation and being down for the count for a week. My Doberman Chance laid by my side all day,every day, only getting up to accompany me on bathroom breaks. These animals are such a blessing….

  2. Andrea Smyth's avatar Andrea Kelly says:

    Oh dear 😦 I hope you’re feeling better. How very lucky to have both a loving and devoted wife and dog to look after you!

    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:

      I am truly blessed. Thank you for your comment. I feel fine now, but my poor pregnant DIL is having a severe case of All-Day (Morning) Sickness. She is on a plane headed home right now. I feel so sorry for her.

      Russ

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