The Duck Who Flew Upside Down
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Rusty Bear and Thomas Too
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Clyde and Friends 3 Books in 1!
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Slices of Life
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Palpable Imaginings
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From the Heart of a Grateful Man
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Reflections of a Grateful Man
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Heart Whispers
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Category Archives: Pain & Grief
To Those at the Edge of the Abyss, the Comforters and Comforted
Photo credit: Jon Tyson I believe most people find themselves at the edge of the deep and dark abyss at some point(s) in their lives. There are times when it can be a great act of courage just to get … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Love, Pain & Grief, Uncategorized
Tagged compassion, depression, Grief, Love, pain
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Sometimes It Lights an Inextinguishable Fire
Being pushed out of the crowd and into the darkness can help some people find the strength and determination to stand out in the spotlight. With Love, Russ
Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Sadness and Sorrow, Uncategorized
Tagged determination, Inspiration, loneliness, pain, strength
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Being There
Many of the most powerful moments in my life, the times I feel the most alive, the most useful, and the most connected to everyone and everything are those times I am there when someone needs me the most. Just … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing, Pain & Grief, Uncategorized
Tagged Friendship, gratitude, Grief, healing, pain
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Waxing Poetic
I’ve been on a poetic roll these last few days. If you’d like to experience my poetry, please check out my blog devoted to it at http://agratefulmanspoetry.com. A Grateful Man’s Poetry The titles of some of my recent creations include: “A … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Pain & Grief, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Potential
Tagged loss, Love, pain, poem, poetry
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“Scars Are Only Ugly to People Who Can’t See”
Wisdom from an “old man.” Love and Grieving With Love, Russ
Sometimes Life Just Sucks…
I hope this post brightens the day of anyone where this title is all too accurate lately. It stars my friend Hoozy Whatzadingle of Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle fame. He is having a bad day and night. That’s what happens … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Feelings/Emotions, Life, Love, Pain & Grief
Tagged Clyde and Friends, funny, Hoozy Whatzadingle, humor, Life
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Hello Again
It has been nearly a month since my last post. Much has happened during that time. I plan to update you all when I come up for air. It may be another two to four weeks before I get back … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Connection/Connecting, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Pain & Grief, Relationship Lessons Learned
Tagged Anger, Caring, experience, gifts, Grief, gut, help, joy, lasting joy, Love, loving, pain, silence, suffering, support, touch, touched, Touching, trauma, truth
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Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 