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My Illness this Week Reminded Me of My Old Friend

Posted on February 26, 2016 by russtowne

My Old Friend I’ve been ill this week and as usual my great dog Duke stand at my side the whole time (other than the occasional potty break.) That reminded me of a song lyric I wrote to honor Duke, our … Continue reading →

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Five Days in Paradise

Posted on February 21, 2016 by russtowne

In case you were wondering why some of my most recent poems were about the ocean and nature, it is because My Beloved and I were on a mini-vacation at our favorite B&B. It’s very close to the beach and … Continue reading →

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What is Man?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
Man is a wingless animal with two feet and flat nails. ~ Plato I laughed out loud when I read this quote. It’s like someone is trying to describe a human being to someone who has never…

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To Those Who Could Use Some Peace

Posted on February 15, 2016 by russtowne

I wrote the lyric to the song linked below to celebrate the sounds of nature and how they soothe my soul. This post is dedicated to those who could use some peace in their lives and to nature lovers everywhere. … Continue reading →

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When Pigs Fly a Special Person Soars

Posted on February 12, 2016 by russtowne

When Pigs Fly A girl told a special needs boy that she’d take him to the prom “When pigs fly!” Then, she made sure they did… With Love, Russ

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worth the century-long year wait.

Posted on January 30, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
100 Years Later, Beatrix Potter’s Tale Of A Fanciful Feline To Be Published At long-lost Beatrix Potter book, The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots, is set to be released this fall, 150…

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Children’s Book Review Bonanza

Posted on January 29, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Poetry by Pamela:
You know how much I love children’s picture books. Here are a few I have just received that I wanted to review. Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld 3 stars I was…

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News to Share

Posted on January 29, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Poetry by Pamela:
A few months ago I created a new website for a project at work. Part of that project was that Blossom (our reading mascot) would read some children’s books. I was able to secure…

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wind.

Posted on January 8, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
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thoughts to remember in the coming new year and moving onward, courtesy of mr. rogers.

Posted on December 31, 2015 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
mister rogers on love love isn’t a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like “struggle.” to love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the…

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