Category Archives: Beauty

No Star In All the Heavens

Posted on December 18, 2013 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Children, Creativity, Dreams, Family, Family "Fun", Gifts, Goodness, Gratitude, Illness, Ingenuity, Kindness, Loss, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Photos I Took, Strength, True Stories I've Written, Writing, Youth | Tagged adversity, beach, challenges, chemotherapy, children, Christmas tree, compassion, daughter, despair, Dog, dreams, Family, friends, Friendship, gift, gifts, heavens, illness, intenive care, joy, kindnes, Love, pain, palm tree, poor, sadness, star | 18 Comments

Mirrors, Hearts, and Souls

Posted on December 9, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Through a Country Momma’s Eyes) May you be surrounded by hearts that reflect and protect the beauty of your soul. With Love, Russ

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A Well-Earned Rest and Glorious Vista

Posted on December 6, 2013 by russtowne

“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Freedom, Love, Quotes I Love, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, freedom, Love, Nelson Mandela, peace, sacrifice | 8 Comments

Paradise

Posted on December 4, 2013 by russtowne

About a week ago we once again stayed in our favorite bed and breakfast in one of our favorite places on the planet, Pacific Grove, California. The Monterey Bay is just across a small two-lane road from our bedroom. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Nature, Uncategorized | Tagged author, beauty, bed and breakfast, book, nature, Pacific Grove, photo, writing | 20 Comments

Probable Cover Photos For “Heart” and “Reflections”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by russtowne

Here are the cover photos I hope to use for my non-fiction books being released late this month “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” and early in December “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. They were taken by a dear … Continue reading →

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Sight and Sound

Posted on November 5, 2013 by russtowne

A young person who is dear to me recently made comments about herself suggesting that she thought she wasn’t pretty. May she truly understand the truth of my reply to her: “I wish that you could see the beauty within … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Heart, Quotes I Love, Spirit | Tagged heart, quotes. beauty, spirit | 8 Comments

From the Love of Truth

Posted on October 29, 2013 by russtowne

“Simplicity and sincerity generally go hand in hand., as both proceed from the love of truth.” –Mary Wollstonecraft (Source: Ute Lark shared from Precious World) — “Surround yourself with the warmth of positive people. It’s like being wrapped in a … Continue reading →

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Spirit Dance

Posted on October 27, 2013 by russtowne

I found this to be well worth my time. What happens when the beauty of the spirit is revealed to others. With Love, Russ

Posted in Beauty, Spirit, Unexpected Pleasures, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged beauty, inspiring, inspiring video, spirit, video | 6 Comments

Rainstorm and Rainbow Revelry on a Cloudless Day

Posted on October 20, 2013 by russtowne

I love rain drops and rainstorms, reveling in the many sounds they make, the feel of raindrops on my skin, the sight of each drop as it splash-dances onto whatever it touches, the way they freshen the air, and the … Continue reading →

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The Beating of a Loving Heart

Posted on October 14, 2013 by russtowne

“Of all earthly music, that which reaches the farthest into heaven is the beating of a loving heart.” –Henry Ward Beecher (Source: Ute Lark shared it from Precious World) Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is … Continue reading →