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A Cool Accident

Posted on February 21, 2018 by russtowne

The colorful pattern you see above from two perspectives came out of my printer out of the blue (and red, yellow, green…). I don’t know why or how, but thought it was rally cool and decided to share it with … Continue reading →

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Peering Through the Magic Portal

Posted on February 19, 2018 by russtowne

Our grandson Thomas peers through the magic portal between past and future as he peeks through the hole where the knob will go on the door that separates the old and still-under-construction new portions of our home. The “scrapers” have … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Home Addition and Remodel, images, magic, Uncategorized | Tagged children, Grandchildren, home, image, magic | 6 Comments

Posted on February 15, 2018 by russtowne

May all those who feel disconnected and alone find healing, love, peace, and hope. With Love, Russ

Posted in Hope, Love, Peace, Uncategorized | Tagged bear, Hope, Love, peace, redwoods | 5 Comments

Reading Dogs: What a Great Idea!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by russtowne

Reading Dogs at Libraries The story linked below is about a reading dog at a library who is there to hear young children read to him. One day, no one came, and the owner posted photos on the internet of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, children's books, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, libraries, Love, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged children, dogs, library, Love, reading | 2 Comments

Posted on February 14, 2018 by russtowne

Although it’s been many years since I’ve felt hatred, I’m far from immune to at times being ignorant and feeling fear and envy. May all who suffer from such burdens, as carriers and victims, lose their loads the … Continue reading →

Posted in Envy, Fear, hatred, ignorance, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged darkness, fear, ignorance, image, light, Love | 4 Comments

“Mysti Z’s Magical Day” Now in Softcover

Posted on February 14, 2018 by russtowne

Mysti Z’s Magical Day is now available in softcover format on Amazon.com. You now have a choice between hardcover and softcover formats. Mysti Z’s Magical Day With Love, Russ

Posted in Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, rainbows, Uncategorized | Tagged children's book, images, rainbows, unicorns, zebras | 2 Comments

No Place Left for Fear

Posted on February 13, 2018 by russtowne

May your days be so filled with blessings and gratitude that there is no place left for fear. With Love, Russ

Posted in Beauty, Blessings, Fear, Gratitude, images, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, blessings, gratitude, image, sunset | 3 Comments

Good News for Most Coffee Drinkers

Posted on February 12, 2018 by russtowne

This is excellent news for non-pregnant coffee drinkers. Excellent news for coffee drinkers Sources: Knowable Magazine, Leo @Not All News is Bad I think I’ll go brew another cup and drink to my health. With Love, Russ

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The Gift of Color

Posted on February 11, 2018 by russtowne

I was delighted by this explosion of color and wanted to share it with you. My family and I were standing in line for a special train ride and this was what was projected onto the wall and ceiling as … Continue reading →

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A Part of Me is Going to Norway

Posted on February 10, 2018 by russtowne

I just signed a book that a man bought to give to a little boy and girl in Europe. Wilbur will soon be winging his way to Norway. It’s a great feeling to know my books are being experienced by … Continue reading →