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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2017 by russtowne

Now THIS is a Christmas tree I could really get into! With Love, Russ

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Fun and Funny Book Dedications

Posted on December 14, 2017 by russtowne

via 13 Book Dedications Guaranteed to Make You Laugh Out Loud I enjoyed this post and believe you will too. With Love, Russ

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Friends For Life

Posted on December 13, 2017 by russtowne

I just read an article about a woman with MS who promised they would continue coming to see her, and they did, for twenty-one years and counting. What a remarkable testament to the stricken women and he tremendous friends. Some … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on December 13, 2017 by russtowne

This is one of my favorite quotes/messages. I’m grateful to have many great people in my life. With Love, Russ

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Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Posted on December 12, 2017 by russtowne

I learned the hard way that having expectations is a choice that leads me down a path to disappointment, and if I linger in disappointment long enough I can find myself in bitterness and misery. When I replace expectations and … Continue reading →

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Monday Humor

Posted on December 11, 2017 by russtowne

I saw these on www.mikeysFunnies.com and thought you too would enjoy them. With Love, Russ Looking in the mall for a cotton nightgown, I tried my luck in a store known for its hot lingerie. To my delight, however, I found … Continue reading →

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Sunset and Silhouettes

Posted on December 8, 2017 by russtowne

Two of my favorite things are sunsets and silhouettes of trees. The image above is the visual treat that greeted me at the end of my book event at Loma Prieta last weekend. It was a wonderful way to end … Continue reading →

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Golden Gifts

Posted on December 7, 2017 by russtowne

    I love the tradition described in the link and snippets below.  May the tradition expand throughout the world. It began in 2014, when a Boston widow carefully wrapped her engagement and wedding rings in paper, along with “a … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on December 6, 2017 by russtowne

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/medic-born-in-the-back-of-an-ambulance-42-years-ago-spent-his-birthday-delivering-a-baby-girl–in-the-back-of-an-ambulance/2017/12/04/5f3fa24a-d92a-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html?utm_term=.998da0788785 What a fun story! It put a smile on my face. My brother Roger and his daughter Jodi are both medics. I’m not sure what their actual titles are but they work for their town or county’s fire department … Continue reading →

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Holiday Humor

Posted on December 5, 2017 by russtowne

As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, he asked her the usual question, “And what would you like for Christmas?” The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped: “Didn’t you get my text?” … Continue reading →

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