Category Archives: Beauty

Their Beauty Stopped Me in My Tracks

Posted on March 19, 2018 by russtowne

I saw these beauties suspended about four inches over a concrete walkway and they stopped me in my tracks. With Love, Russ

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More Rain (YAY!) and Flowers

Posted on March 17, 2018 by russtowne

A rainy day bestows liquid pearls on roses elegantly decked out to celebrate Spring in style. With Love, Russ

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Some of My Favorite Things

Posted on March 16, 2018 by russtowne

I snapped this shot during a rainstorm. I cracked open my window when the rain was pouring down. I love the the sound of rain. With Love, Russ

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Early Bloomer

Posted on March 8, 2018 by russtowne

The early bloomer gets the glory as this little show-off demonstrates how it’s done to her budding community on one of my cherry trees. Warm weather (75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit) in February after heavy rains has inspired blooming buds … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 1, 2018 by russtowne

If your eyes are blinded with your worries, you cannot see the beauty of the sunset. ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti ~ Source: https://soulgatherings.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/todays-quote-1813/#respond With Love, Russ

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No Place Left for Fear

Posted on February 13, 2018 by russtowne

May your days be so filled with blessings and gratitude that there is no place left for fear. With Love, Russ

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The Gift of Color

Posted on February 11, 2018 by russtowne

I was delighted by this explosion of color and wanted to share it with you. My family and I were standing in line for a special train ride and this was what was projected onto the wall and ceiling as … Continue reading →

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Winter Bloom

Posted on January 30, 2018 by russtowne

I looked up from keyboard on our dining room table (yet another temporary work area as the construction continues) to see this exquisite winter bloom. It put a smile on my face as I experienced its delicate multi-faceted beauty against … Continue reading →

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Mystery Bird & Beach Day

Posted on January 21, 2018 by russtowne

Anyone know what kind of bird this is? My Beloved and I saw four of them in  a large tree as we explored a trail along the San Lorenza River near Capitola, California this afternoon. She suggested we drop everything … Continue reading →

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Sunset and Silhouettes

Posted on December 8, 2017 by russtowne

Two of my favorite things are sunsets and silhouettes of trees. The image above is the visual treat that greeted me at the end of my book event at Loma Prieta last weekend. It was a wonderful way to end … Continue reading →

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