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A Fishy Game of Hide and Seek

Posted on April 19, 2018 by russtowne

One of our favorite activities when our local grandchildren are visiting is playing Hide and Seek inside our home. It’s especially fun to play with the new rooms creating many additional hiding places. Everyone plays: My Beloved, nearly-six-year-old Thomas, fourteen-month-old Riley, … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Accident

Posted on April 18, 2018 by russtowne

Scientists accidentally identified an enzyme that eats plastic and are now optimizing it to devour plastic 1,000 times faster! Plastic could be broken down into its component parts in a year or two instead of hundreds of years or longer. … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms in DC

Posted on April 12, 2018 by russtowne

One of the things I’ve long wanted to do was to stroll the Mall in Washington, DC, while experiencing the splendor and beauty of many of its 2,000 cherry trees in full bloom as we walked along the Potomac River among some … Continue reading →

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Trouble with a Tribble

Posted on April 12, 2018 by russtowne

During a recent visit to my son Brian and his family in Maryland, as I sat at one end of their dining room table while the others were elsewhere, every time I coughed I heard an odd sound for inside … Continue reading →

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#23 On New Releases

Posted on April 11, 2018 by russtowne

Remember the book of western stories I mentioned featured my yarn, “Mary’s Medicine” along with the creations of 51 other western authors? The Shot Rang Out compiled by Scott Harris was released this week and I’ve been told it’s already climbed … Continue reading →

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The “Beluga Whale” that Was a Turtle

Posted on April 9, 2018 by russtowne

The Beluga Whale that Was a turtle The link is to a cute news story about the bond between a father and his daughter, and a “Beluga Whale” that was really a turtle. Sources: The Washington Post and Leo @ … Continue reading →

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LEO Humor

Posted on April 5, 2018 by russtowne

A cop stops a guy for speeding. Guy: “Officer, I know I was speeding, but I don’t think it’s fair – there were plenty of other cars going just as fast, so why did I get the ticket?” Cop: “Ever … Continue reading →

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The Shot Rang Out

Posted on April 4, 2018 by russtowne

The Shot Rang Out is a book of 500-word western stories written by 52 authors. I’m one of them. Scott Harris compiled the book. It should be released in about two weeks. It’s been a fun project and we may … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell

Posted on April 4, 2018 by russtowne

Sometimes it’s hard to tell which is holding the other up, the ancient heirloom rose bush or the corner of the covered patio with which it is intertwined. Despite always being together, their relationship is neither equal or healthy. Rose … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on April 3, 2018 by russtowne

Some of you have asked how our home addition and remodel are coming along, and some asked for photos. The project is finally at the point where the photos give a good idea as to what we’ve been up to … Continue reading →

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