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Two of My Favorite People in the Whole Wide World

Here are my Grandtwins Alexander and Zachary. With Love, Russ

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Humor, Trust, and Relationships

I tend to avoid sarcasm, tricks, practical jokes, or humor at the expense of another. I’ve seen the damage they can inflict on relationships, eroding trust, damaging self-esteem, and sometimes even destroying a relationship. Because I’m so trusting of my … Continue reading

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Best Man With Cerebral Palsy Toasts Twin In Unforgettable Speech

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
Korey Soderman has all the dirt on his twin brother, Kyle. Korey, who has cerebral palsy, let some of those secrets fly during his best man speech at Kyle’s wedding two weeks ago. Because Korey…

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Now I understand.

Since I couldn’t find the Re-blog button from 1513 Fusion, I’m re-blogging from Chris the Story Reading Ape instead. Thank you both! I’ve found that my writing either gushes out of me as water surges from a fire hose with … Continue reading

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Cocoons and Sunshine

As I laid in bed this morning, luxuriating in the warmth on my skin, knowing that in a moment I would rise and begin a new day, the seeds of the poem below came to me. I rose, grabbed some … Continue reading

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Dear ‘Daddy’ in Seat 16C

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
Dear “Daddy,” I don’t know your name, but Kate called you “daddy” for the entire flight last week and you kindly never corrected her. In fact, you didn’t even flinch as you could probably tell…

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Soldier Lifted The Barbwire To Help a Child

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
The photograph was taken the day the emerging Wall was put up in August 1961 and the boy was found on the opposite side of the wall from his family. Despite given orders by the…

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Five Important Lessons

Originally posted on A Daily Thought:
Cleaning lady (Photo credit: Lucky B) 1 – First Lesson – Cleaning Lady. During my second month of college, our Professor Kirti  Gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student  And had…

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“Reflections of a Grateful Man”

My latest book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man” was released on Amazon today. Its focus is on life and ways I’ve found to enhance my life and the lives of those around me. With Love, Russ

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Guess What I Did Today

Guess what I did today: In my best Don Adams (Get Smart) voice: Would you believe: I bought a Lear Jet? Piloted a Lear Jet on a Medevac run from the U.S. to Mexico and back again? I needed to … Continue reading

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