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An Unbreakable Bond
As I’ve been writing my book, many memories have come to me. Some are funny, some are sweet, and, as in the story below, some are bittersweet indeed. An Unbreakable Bond I frequently write (the old-fashioned pen-and-ink kind) to a … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Commitment, Connection/Connecting, Friendship, Uncategorized
Tagged crime, drugs, Friend, friends, Friendship, prison
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“You So Bwave”
Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
Kindness in the palm of his hand. May there always be someone to hold your hand when it will make the most difference in your life. With Love, Russ Kindness Blog View original post
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Include Yourself
(Source: Ute Lark’s Smile at me) (Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: Healing Hugs) With Love, Russ
Posted in Compassion, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos
Tagged Buddha, compassion, find, fun, healing, hugs, humor, look, peace, photos, quotes, quotos, softly
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The One With Big Dreams
Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. (Source: Ute Lark/Precious World) With Love, Russ
In Spite of Ourselves
A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. He taught me about living each day … with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Friendship, Love, Quotes I Love
Tagged dogs, friends, friendsdhip, Love, Loyalty, quotes
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It’s a Matter of on What We Choose To Focus
While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love. ~ Bo Bennett (Source: Smile at me) With Love, Russ
Posted in Choices, Fear, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love
Tagged choices, focus, Happiness, joy, Love, quote, quotes
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Choices
Whenever I receive an email or other message with a link and a note that says something to the effect that opening it is a fun way to waste time, I immediately delete the message without opening the link. It … Continue reading
Sight and Sound
A young person who is dear to me recently made comments about herself suggesting that she thought she wasn’t pretty. May she truly understand the truth of my reply to her: “I wish that you could see the beauty within … Continue reading
This Is How Peace Starts…
…not with a mob, but with a lone and scared person who listens to their heart. With Love, Russ In 1996, something pretty amazing happened in Ann Arbor. Maybe you remember, maybe you don’t. But it basically went something like … Continue reading








