Category Archives: Nature

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 →

Posted in Beauty, Gratitude, Love, Nature, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Peace, Photos That Touched Me, Spirit | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 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 →

Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Blessings, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Miracles, Nature, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Teamwork, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Choosing Which Ones to Surf

Posted on October 8, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Surf: Forever Awezome Life: GoPetFriendly.com’s photo With Love, Russ

Posted in Beauty, Choices, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Nature, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Photo Fun

Posted on June 26, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: GPS & Shoes: Forever Awezome Birds: Karen Robiscoe-Fan Page shared Beautiful’s photo Footprints:The Animal Rescue Site

Posted in Animals, Beauty, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Nature, Photos That Touched Me, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Sometimes The Rain Of Life Falls So Hard…

Posted on May 22, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Unknown–I saw it on FB without attribution) …that even frogs need an umbrella! May this site be an umbrella for you on even your rainiest days! Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Challenges, Fun, Humor, Nature, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

“Enchanted”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by russtowne

I included a link in a recent post to my song, “Nature’s Symphony” which was co-written with Kevin Harris. Newer readers may not be aware that the song’s genesis was a poem I wrote titled “Enchanted”. I re-worked the poem … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Music, Nature, Poetry I Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Big Joy In Life’s Little Miracles

Posted on May 21, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Heart Touching Images) Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Attittude, Beauty, Cheerfulness, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, My Beliefs, Nature, Observations, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

To A Friend Who Is Going Through Tough Times

Posted on May 19, 2013 by russtowne

A friend who is going through tough times recently wrote something along the lines that she needed to get out into nature. Dear friend: I wrote the lyric for the song linked above, and Kevin Harris wrote the music. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Believe, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Feelings/Emotions, Friendship, Goodness, Loneliness, Loss, My Beliefs, Nature, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Gold Fever

Posted on May 9, 2013 by russtowne

It only took a single look At all that glittering gold Then once again my heart was held Spellbound in its lustrous hold Gold Fever has struck again But not for the shiny metal My fever’s for my favorite flower … Continue reading →

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There Is Always A Way

Posted on April 24, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Karen Robiscoe-Fan Page shared Knowledge of Today’s photo.) There is always a way. And if one is forward-thinking like this beautiful and inspiring little tree, also an unlimited water supply! ;-D! Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Inspiring, Nature, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments