Category Archives: Nature

Come Caress the Deepest Parts of Me

Posted on May 7, 2019 by russtowne

The Deepest Parts of Me Flowers say To hummingbirds and bees, “Come caress The deepest parts of me. My perfumed petals Are open wide. Please fly to me And come inside.” –Russ Towne   May your days be filled with … Continue reading →

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The Eloquence of Silence

Posted on September 1, 2018 by russtowne

Image credit: Cristofer Jeschke via Unsplash.com There is often no greater eloquence than silence. With love, Russ

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Backyard Beauties

Posted on July 14, 2018 by russtowne

I took a stroll in our backyard, phone camera in hand, and found several backyard beauties delightfully displaying their colorful charms. I’m grateful they share their gifts with the bees and me. With Love, Russ

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Nature’s Show-Offs

Posted on May 19, 2018 by russtowne

I love flowers. Their beauty delights and astounds me. It seems that almost every week at our home new flowers take their turn in the spotlight. The top two images are of the plant whose blossoms are on center stage … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms in DC

Posted on April 12, 2018 by russtowne

One of the things I’ve long wanted to do was to stroll the Mall in Washington, DC, while experiencing the splendor and beauty of many of its 2,000 cherry trees in full bloom as we walked along the Potomac River among some … Continue reading →

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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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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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