Category Archives: Nature

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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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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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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The Endless Show

Posted on January 15, 2017 by russtowne

Nature makes me feel incredibly blessed and grateful. It’s far better than what could be produced if every creative and inventive person on the planet working together could bring to life an endless show of beautiful and amazing sights, feelings, smells, tastes and … Continue reading →

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Five Days in Paradise

Posted on February 21, 2016 by russtowne

In case you were wondering why some of my most recent poems were about the ocean and nature, it is because My Beloved and I were on a mini-vacation at our favorite B&B. It’s very close to the beach and … Continue reading →

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To Those Who Could Use Some Peace

Posted on February 15, 2016 by russtowne

I wrote the lyric to the song linked below to celebrate the sounds of nature and how they soothe my soul. This post is dedicated to those who could use some peace in their lives and to nature lovers everywhere. … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Memory in the Making

Posted on January 31, 2016 by russtowne

It’s here! I just received a copy of A Berkshire Tale written by dear blogging friend and fellow author Claremary Sweeney! I sent this message to her and am sharing it with all of you because it reminded me of an earlier post where I attempted to … Continue reading →

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