Category Archives: Adventure

May You Be Carried

“May you be carried in the soft direction of your dreams.” (Source: Ute Lark share Precious World’s post.) May your adventure take you to many places, and best of all to the secret places in your heart and spirit that … Continue reading

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The Duck Who Flew Upside Down and a Quote

My fourth book, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, was released today. I invite you to check it out and please spread the word! Thank you! Fun Quote (and perhaps related to the above announcement): “A little nonsense now and … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Dreams, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Written Works Misc., Quotes I Love, Wisdom, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

“Poor, Hungry, and Determined” Were His PHD

Have you ever had Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? This is the guy who invented them and his story is fascinating. His name is Richard Montanez and he was the janitor at a Frito-Lay plant in Southern California when he came up … Continue reading

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Heart Mountain

Source: Illuminating Soul’s photo With Love, Russ

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A Memory-Making Adventure

My Beloved and I are mostly homebodies, but knowing that variety is the spice of life, we occasionally do things as experimental adventures knowing that there is a decent chance we might not enjoy some of them but wanting to … Continue reading

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Full-Color Sketchiness and Poetic Silly Ideas

If you haven’t checked out my other blogs lately you’ve missed out on a lot of full-color sketchiness and poetic silly ideas. At A Grateful Man’s Poetry http:agratefulmanspoetry.com I’ve shared two brand new poems. At Clyde and Friends http://clydeandfriends.com I’ve … Continue reading

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Why I Write Children’s Books

I write children’s books because I love telling stories, especially to children. I love the looks of wonder and delight as they experience and become part of each adventure. I love children, and entertaining them. I love writing and creating … Continue reading

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“Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”

Here are some excerpts and illustrations from my second children’s book. It’s titled “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”. It is scheduled for release at the end of September, and will be a part of my Kickstarter Crowd-sourcing campaign (which could … Continue reading

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Animals, Challenges, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Choices, Compassion, Courage, Friendship, Goodness, Gratitude, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Teamwork | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Two New Books Coming Soon!

I recently wrote two children’s books. Here are sample illustrations, and excerpts of the text for the first one. One is scheduled for release via Amazon.com and others late in August and the other two months later. I’m working with … Continue reading

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