When Life Gives You…

Posted on April 22, 2017 by russtowne

…they are bright and beautiful blessings. This is another scene from my outdoor office. The lemons remind me that setbacks can be tart and bitter, but when combined with self-reflection and gratitude can become an exquisite nectar of growth, wisdom, and experience.

With Love,

Russ

About russtowne

My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 4 young grandsons. I manage a wealth management firm I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of 23 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children. In addition to my family, friends, investing, and writing, my passions include reading, watching classic movies, experiencing waves crashing on rocky shores, hiking in ancient redwood forests, and enjoying our small redwood grove and fern garden.

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7 Responses to When Life Gives You…

ksbeth says:

April 22, 2017 at 7:58 pm

a great way to look at things and i so wish i had lemons growing outside )

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- russtowne says:
  
  April 22, 2017 at 8:07 pm
  
  Thank you Beth. It is likely you have things growing near that I’d like to have around me too.
  Russ
  
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joannerambling says:

April 22, 2017 at 10:33 pm

My parents use to have a lemon tree

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Heather Mertens says:

April 22, 2017 at 11:35 pm

It must be awesome to have lemons growing outside your window, Russ! 🙂 I so want to live somewhere like that!

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- russtowne says:
  
  April 23, 2017 at 12:27 am
  
  Thank you for your comment, Heather. I’ll bet there are things near your that I’d love have be outside my window.
  Russ
  
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AmyRose🌹 says:

April 23, 2017 at 2:53 pm

Wow! Lemons! And I really like the way you think. Great post, Russ! ❤

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- russtowne says:
  
  April 23, 2017 at 4:59 pm
  
  Thank you, AmyRose. May you always feel welcome here.
  Russ
  
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