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A Girl and Her Horse

Posted on November 13, 2017 by russtowne

Our granddaughter Riley recently experienced her first “horse” ride. Thomas used to love riding it until he outgrew it, but he was gracious when Riley got big enough to ride it. He and my Beloved shared in Riley’s delight at … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on November 11, 2017 by russtowne

With my slow growth rate I should last a very long time! I like Mark Lanesbury’s comment about self-love, that it can take a lifetime, but what a beautiful bond! With Love, Russ

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Thank You

Posted on November 10, 2017 by russtowne

Thank you to all who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, and thank you to their families for the sacrifices made so others can remain safe and free. With Love from a Grateful Man, Russ  

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Sometimes I Just Can’t Help Myself

Posted on November 9, 2017 by russtowne

Did you hear about the new product that combines Cheez Whiz and clarified butter? They’re calling it “Ghee Whiz.” With Love, and tongue planted firmly in cheek. Russ    

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Gifts and Choices

Posted on November 9, 2017 by russtowne

I just read excerpts from a speech given by Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame that I really liked. The next two paragraphs were my favorite part of the article by Ruth Umoh at CNBC.com: Bezos told the Princeton grads that … Continue reading →

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Life in a Colorless World

Posted on November 9, 2017 by russtowne

  The scenes above are from my latest children’s picture book project, Mysti Z’s Magical Day. They depict the moment after a mysterious fog has drained all the color from where Mysti and her friend were playing. Everyone is shocked … Continue reading →

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It’s Not a Scary Medical Scan, It’s an Adventure!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by russtowne

An Adventure I’m delighted to see this initiative to help ease the fears of young children when getting a medical scan in the big scary, noisy, machines. Way to go, GE! Thank you for sharing the article, Leo at Not … Continue reading →

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7 Unexpected Benefits of Being a Bookworm

Posted on November 5, 2017 by russtowne

Nice to know! I like to visit other worlds and times, experience amazing adventures, explore things larger than myself, and discover aspects of myself that had remained hidden to me until I found them in a book. With Love, Russ

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We Are Like Eggs At Present

Posted on November 5, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on Misifusa's Blog:
“It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for a bird to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs…

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Today’s Quote

Posted on November 5, 2017 by russtowne

This has been true for me. Sometimes it has taken loved ones to repeatedly and patiently point out the newly opened doors for me. The opportunities were so obvious to others but I couldn’t see them despite the warm, inviting … Continue reading →

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