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Chasing the Cheese

I look forward to seeing photos of this most unusual event every year. It has been staged at the same site annually since at least 1826. I think this falls into the “Bubba, hold my beer and watch this” type … Continue reading

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Discovering Great Beauty Inside the Prickliest Hearts

I love patiently planting seeds of kindness in prickly hearts and watching great beauty bloom. With love and gratitude, Russ

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“Get to” Instead of “Have to”

Not long ago a friend shared a simple lesson with me that has had a profoundly positive impact on my life. When confronted with what at first feels like a chore, we can turn our mindset around simply by replacing … Continue reading

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Younguns Meet the Newbies

Our daughter Stephanie invited the rest of our local family to visit recently born kids and lambs at Deer Hollow Farm nestled in Rancho San Antonio Park. A good time was had by all. With love and gratitude, Russ

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Just Released My Latest Book: The Edge of Darkness

I’m proud to announce that I have just released what I believe is my 64th book to date. It’s titled The Edge of Darkness. It’s an anthology of stories in the vein of O. Henry and Twilight Zone. Twists abound. … Continue reading

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A Great Day at the Office

Yesterday our daughter Stephanie helped to rescue a fawn and help reunite it with its mother. She then got to hold a recently born goat kid. Stephanie loves her job and the perks that come with it as a heavy … Continue reading

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Shattered Darkness

I’m pleased to announce that after a nearly three-year hiatus in book publishing, my latest book titles Shattered Darkness is nearing release! Its nine stories often feature O. Henry- and Twilight Zone-style twists. Shattered Darkness is my fourth book of … Continue reading

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Stunning Beauties

I promise to soon post about something other than flowers but these day-brighteners grabbed my attention and I wanted to share them with you. With love and gratitude, Russ

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Narcissus

At the corner of our home facing our two primary entrances sits a sight that makes me smile every time I pass them: Radiant Narcissus greet our family, friends, and other visitors. With love and gratitude, Russ

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Peace and Rivalry in a Japanese Friendship Garden

My Beloved, our local grandchildren, and I took advantage of perfect weather to see some sights at our local Japanese Friendship garden. It was a relaxing and quiet adventure. Riley was so enchanted by the many huge multi-colored Koi that … Continue reading

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