The Duck Who Flew Upside Down
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Slices of Life
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Palpable Imaginings
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From the Heart of a Grateful Man
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Reflections of a Grateful Man
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Heart Whispers
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Author Archives: russtowne
The Race
I haven’t yet found a place for it in one of my songs, but someday I’m going to use these lines–which as far as I know I made up–in a lyric: “I’ve been awake for so long that it’s going … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Songwriting Adventure
Tagged awake, face, floor, head, pillow, race, song, songs
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Originally posted on Words/Love:
I am not a good conversationalist. I’m awkward and a little bit slow. I don’t know how to offer information up without being asked for it, and even then, the words never come out exactly…
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An Unexpected Pleasure
I have mentioned a time or two that it sometimes takes awhile for me to become human in the morning–and often involves substantial amounts of caffeine in order to do so. Today was one of those mornings. I was awakened … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Nature
Tagged bush, Dog, dogs, floral, glorious, head, illuminated, morning, morning fog, plesure, rose, sun, unexpected
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Ain’t Nothin’ Better
I just started writing a lyric that is currently titled (“Ain’t Nothin’ Better Than Our) Grandma’s Love”. My apologies to English teachers everywhere, but the word “Isn’t” sometimes just doesn’t cut it in some kinds of songs. My favorite lines … Continue reading
Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love
Tagged better, Grandma, grandma's, Grandpa, Love
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A Lot Can Be Lost In Transition
“Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.” –Walt Disney I love Walt Disney, and like this saying. But I also believe that for most adults, a lot can be lost when going from being a kid to being an adult. … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Grandparenting & Grandkids, LIfe Lessons
Tagged adults, children, grandchild, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandmother, grandparent, grown up, grown ups, Walt Disney
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There’s Nothing Like A Little Teamwork
A humorous 30 second clip with a good message:
“My Old Friend”
I thought some of you would like to see one way that a song project evolves. So, below is my first very rough draft lyric of my latest song. It is written in honor of my dog Duke and all … Continue reading
This Gratitude Thing
I believe the recipe for lasting happiness may be a bit different for various people, but I’ll bet that for everyone it involves heaping helpings of gratitude. I don’t know any happy people who aren’t grateful. There must be something … Continue reading
Lyric For “No More Secrets/No More Lies”
A reader asked about the lyric for “No More Secrets/No More Lies” so it is below. Lyrics tend to change over time. You might want to consider this a snapshot of what it is today. Please also keep in mind … Continue reading
Posted in Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Songs I've Written or Co-Written
Tagged bonfire, email, lies, lyric, lyrics, reader, secrets, song
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Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 