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Dream So Big Your Fear Can’t Stop You
The thought that came to mind when I read the article linked below is what I used for the title of my post. Dream So Big Your Fear Can’t Stop You With Love, Russ
Posted in Courage, Dreams, Fear, Following Your Passion, Passion, Uncategorized
Tagged courage, dreams, fear, passion
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The Only Limitation
People who believe they have no smiles left inside them are greatly short-changing themselves and the world. Within each of us is a nearly infinite number of potential smiles that is only limited by how many days of life we’re granted. With … Continue reading
Today’s Quote
I love this photo and the quote that is with it. I wonder whether he’s enjoying the rainstorm from a beautiful perch or just trying to stay out of the rain. It’s the same situation, but each mindset creates a … Continue reading
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A New Milestone
I just finished a rough draft of a story for my first middle-grade chapter book, titled Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon. Please let me know if you’d like to see a copy of it and would be willing to a beta reader … Continue reading
The Future Will Surprise the Pessimists
This will take you to the most uplifting and encouraging thing I’ve read in a very long time. Making a Huge Difference With Love, Russ
Posted in Children, Health, Passion, Uncategorized
Tagged Buffett, disease, Gates, health, UNICEF
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Like the white puff
Sometimes the gentle blow is a whisper from within. With Love, Russ Live & Learn I contacted a well-known artist to discuss the possibility of drawing lessons. As a child, I used to draw all the time. It absorbed me … Continue reading
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Nature’s Symphony
Some of you know I began my writing adventure as a lyricist. I thought I’d share one of the songs I wrote a few years ago. Kevin Harris helped me to polish the song and he put music to it … Continue reading
Coming Home
My experience of touching my spirit was akin to going some place for the first time and and realizing I’d come home. I wondered what had taken me so long to find such a beautiful place that had been there all … Continue reading
A Lifelong Friendship
Each book is an opportunity to begin a beautiful friendship, some of which last a lifetime. With Love, Russ
A Chance to Read My Stories Before They’re Published
Would you like to read my stories before they are published? Are you willing to be Beta Reader? I seek Beta Readers for Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon (a picture book story) and A Hippo Learns to Fly (my first board book story*.) For those who are unfamiliar … Continue reading
Posted in Beta Readers, Board Books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Beta Reders, Board Books, Early Readers, Picture Books
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