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Life’s Best Moments

Life’s best moments for me are when my heart is touched by the words and actions of others and I feel a universal connection. I’m grateful to all who have created such moments for me, and to all who would … Continue reading

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Colossal Kindness from a Tiny Town

I believe I may have read at least part of this story before, but I enjoyed (re-?)reading it so much a few minutes ago that I wanted to share it with you. It’s long by social media standards, but I … Continue reading

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Four Book Project Updates

I just finished writing the text for a book titled, Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! It’s a humorous and heartwarming non-fiction piece that gives readers useful information for dealing with children from toddler-age through late teens. It will also be a … Continue reading

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sink flamingos.

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
miami metrozoo flamingos, riding out hurricane andrew How do you keep a flamingo flock safe in a major storm?  This past weekend, many Americans got ready for Hermine, but odds…

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The Live Internet Radio Interview was a Blast!

Today’s live interview on Tell Me a Story with host Annette Rochelle Aben was a ton of fun. The thirty minutes seemed like five. We had so much more to talk about that Annette invited me do another one. It is scheduled … Continue reading

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Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter!

Three of my latest writing projects are non-fiction books for grownups featuring humorous and heartwarming stories about parenting, marriage, and grandparenting (spell-check indicates that “grandparenting” isn’t a word, but I like it and figure if it gets used enough the … Continue reading

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Reporting for Duty

The day after 9/11, a man appeared at a New York City firehouse offering to help. He was a former employee — he had worked at the firehouse from 1980 to 1984 before changing careers. Despite his nearly two decades … Continue reading

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Power Inside

Originally posted on Kevin Barrett's Blog:
We do not need magic to transform our world.  We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.   ―  J.K. Rowling . On This Day In: 2015 Sometimes I Feel Small…

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The Illustrations Selected by the Curator

These are the four illustrations from my children’s books the Danville Art Gallery’s curator selected for its upcoming exhibit October 28, 2016 through December 17, 2016. I conceived the characters and Josh McGill illustrated them. Wish love, Russ

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We want to be called to our best selves. We long to figure out what that would look like.

“…cynicism is easy. It’s never proven wrong by the corruption or the catastrophe. It’s not generative. It judges things as they are, but does not lift a finger to try to shift them.” Here’s to everyone who chooses to make … Continue reading

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