Category Archives: Quotes I Love

What Is Worth Keeping

Posted on October 20, 2013 by russtowne

“”Keep what is worth keeping and with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.” (Source: Ute Lark shared Precious World’s post). (Photo: Cheryl Bond) (Source: Ute Lark shared Ware’s of Gratitude’s share of Today I Will’s photo.) (Source: Hannah … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Family "Fun", Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged cartoon, Charlie Brown, child, children, comic, Family, fun, humor, mom, Mother, photographs, photos, quotes | 10 Comments

The Duck Who Flew Upside Down and a Quote

Posted on October 18, 2013 by russtowne

My fourth book, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, was released today. I invite you to check it out and please spread the word! Thank you! Fun Quote (and perhaps related to the above announcement): “A little nonsense now and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Dreams, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Written Works Misc., Quotes I Love, Wisdom, Writing | Tagged book, books, cherished, children's author, children's books, children's stories, children's writer, childrens', Eileen Duck, Eileen the Duck, Roald Dahl, stories, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, Wilbur, Wilbur Duck, Wilbur Mallard, Wilbur the duck, Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down, wisest | 18 Comments

Where You Start

Posted on October 16, 2013 by russtowne

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” ~Nido Qubein Source: (I don’t recall where I saw it.) — “Love flows best when it flows freely.” “May every wound bring wisdom.” –Kate Nowack … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Potential, Quotes I Love, Success | Tagged Love, potential, quotes, Success | 17 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beauty, Heart, Love, Music, Quotes I Love | Tagged beauty, heart, Heaven, Henry Ward Beecher, Love, music, quotes, soul, St. Augustine, Ute Lark | 8 Comments

Shadows and Singing Hearts

Posted on October 13, 2013 by russtowne

“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) “Our greatest purpose in life is just to align with what makes our heart sing.” –St. … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Living, Cheerfulness, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love, Talent, Wisdom | Tagged heart, Ralph Waldo Emerson, shadow, sing, smile | 13 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 beauty, choices, emotions, Life, nature, surfing | 7 Comments

Courage Nonetheless

Posted on October 7, 2013 by russtowne

“What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.” ~Daisaku Ikeda (Source: tinybuddha) Sources: Bicycle: Sent by a friend, but I don’t know who took … Continue reading →