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Today’s Quote

Posted on September 27, 2017 by russtowne

To use such power to enhance our lives and brighten the lives of everyone around us is wisdom indeed.

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Looking for the Opportunity

Posted on September 25, 2017 by russtowne

“It has been said that true friends are hard to find. They may just be looking for the opportunity to step up and revel themselves.” –Greg Higgins Source: Heroic Stories   Heroic Stories With Love, Russ

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To Be or Not to Be…Funny

Posted on September 25, 2017 by russtowne

I just read that Romeoville is just north of Joliet in Illinois. Some of the folks in that area have a sense of humor I appreciate! Source: Greg Higgins via: Heroic Stories With Love, Russ  

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Gratitude Comes Naturally

Posted on September 25, 2017 by russtowne

    I believe there is great wisdom in delighting in the blessings all around us. Gratitude comes naturally when we see with the eyes of a young child and experience with an open heart all the miracles of our … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on September 24, 2017 by russtowne

The door bell just rang. A surge of excitement races through me as I head for the door. I’ve been waiting for my first shipment of my latest book, Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon. It’s supposed to arrive any day … Continue reading →

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She’s Covered

Posted on September 24, 2017 by russtowne

While at the home-warming party of one of our nieces and her husband this afternoon, a little girl walked into the center of the main room and coughed loudly. Fortunately for her, she covered a part of her head with … Continue reading →

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Life is Getting “Interesting”

Posted on September 23, 2017 by russtowne

The addition and remodel project on our home is going well. It should be completed in December or January. The roof of the addition is going on now. The wall separating the addition and the rooms to be remodeled will … Continue reading →

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I Love How Young Children Think

Posted on September 23, 2017 by russtowne

On a recent FaceTime call with our younger son Brian’s family in Maryland, I heard something that brought a chuckle to me and I wanted to share it with you: When one of the four-year-old twins saw a fuzzy caterpillar … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Up to Lately

Posted on September 23, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve learned a lot in the 4-1/2 years since I published my first book. I’m putting that knowledge and experience to work not only with my new titles such as the recently released Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon and Flora … Continue reading →

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Just Released: “Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon”

Posted on September 17, 2017 by russtowne

Thank you to all who’ve expressed interest in buying my latest children’s picture book, “Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon.” Amazon just began listing the hard copy version of “Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon.” Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon Amazon Listing … Continue reading →

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