Category Archives: Beauty

Last Dance

Posted on October 22, 2017 by russtowne

A few autumns ago I was reminded of two lovers dancing when experiencing two dazzling falling leaves gracefully swirling around each other in a soft breeze as they reluctantly but inexorably completed their journey to the soil from whence they came: … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Comes Naturally

Posted on September 25, 2017 by russtowne

    I believe there is great wisdom in delighting in the blessings all around us. Gratitude comes naturally when we see with the eyes of a young child and experience with an open heart all the miracles of our … Continue reading →

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Among Giants

Posted on May 1, 2017 by russtowne

My Beloved and I hiked along Purissima Creek through giant redwoods, luscious ferns, waterfalls, fields of horsetails, and flowering redwood sorrel today. It was a gorgeous day. We’re grateful to live so close to so much beauty. With Love, Russ  

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Coming Up Roses

Posted on April 27, 2017 by russtowne

This is a view from one of the windows in my indoor office. Most of the buds haven’t yet opened and they give me something else to look forward to. Some are close enough to touch while seated at my desk. The … Continue reading →

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Alluring Verdant Lines and Swirls

Posted on April 25, 2017 by russtowne

  Warm sunlight and a cool breeze were an irresistibly intoxicating cocktail that led me to work in my outdoor office today. When the markets closed, I looked up to see sunlight filtering through large leaves only eight feet from me. … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Pearls

Posted on April 25, 2017 by russtowne

Dew drops cradled in new growth of one of the redwood trees in our small redwood grove. With Love, Russ  

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Unfurling

Posted on April 21, 2017 by russtowne

This post is to celebrate all those who are taking the risk to unfurl from a safe bud so the world can experience their beauty. May you find the world appreciative and supportive, and your efforts inspire others to begin … Continue reading →

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Treasures

Posted on April 20, 2017 by russtowne

This is one of the things I see from my outdoor office. It reminds me of my Beloved and makes me smile. She found the piece and collected all the treasures the little girl is looking at. It reminds me … Continue reading →

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A Golden Moment

Posted on April 18, 2017 by russtowne

I’d been sitting at my desk a little too long yesterday and decided to take a five minute break to see what beautiful and interesting things I could experience and capture with my phone camera. The images above are the first in … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on February 12, 2017 by russtowne

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 →

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