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Treasures

Posted on April 20, 2017 by russtowne

This is one of the things I see from my outdoor office. It reminds me of my Beloved and makes me smile. She found the piece and collected all the treasures the little girl is looking at. It reminds me … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on April 20, 2017 by russtowne

May being yourself continue to make the world a brighter place. With Love, Russ

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Irony

Posted on April 19, 2017 by russtowne

The irony Is not lost on me That no matter How hard I try I’ll never know How long I’ll live Until the day I die.   With Love, Russ

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Today’s Quote

Posted on April 19, 2017 by russtowne

The view from the heart is exquisite. With love, Russ

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A Golden Moment

Posted on April 18, 2017 by russtowne

I’d been sitting at my desk a little too long yesterday and decided to take a five minute break to see what beautiful and interesting things I could experience and capture with my phone camera. The images above are the first in … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Things to Come

Posted on April 17, 2017 by russtowne

Last night during a visit by Thomas and his baby sister Riley to my Beloved and me, we had home made pizzas. Thomas wanted to make them into shapes. His was a square, mine a rectangle, and my Beloved’s was a heart. They … Continue reading →

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What I Did When I Hated My Job

Posted on April 16, 2017 by russtowne

It is my hope that my posts on work and play inspire others to do what it takes to experience greater peace, lasting joy, and greater passion in their lives. When I felt unhappy with my job or work situation I … Continue reading →

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Work and Play

Posted on April 16, 2017 by russtowne

I wanted to clarify my comments about work and play I made earlier as it appears I may have been unclear. For me, work is mostly play, and play is nearly all play. I define work as something I would need … Continue reading →

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What Works For Me

Posted on April 15, 2017 by russtowne

A reader recently wrote that said she struggled with the “work/live” balance and asked me to let her know if I ever solved it. Many face the same challenge. I have for most of my life. Here is my reply to … Continue reading →

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A Jarring Contradiction

Posted on April 14, 2017 by russtowne

I just looked at one of the walls in my office and this is what I saw. I had to laugh at the jarring contradiction that is my life. It’s easy to see why I’d never make it as an interior decorator. … Continue reading →

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