I found this video fun and heart-warming, and believe many of you will too.
With Love,
Russ
I apologize that I’m barraging you with so many announcements so close together, but since two more books will be released shortly, I thought I better tell you about a different project now.
I’ve begun writing my first fictional short story for adults. It’s title is Legacy.
While much of my fictional work will have dark elements, characters facing much adversity and many challenges, I hope readers experience truth and kindness in all that I write, and that it reminds them of the greatness and goodness within themselves and others.
As I don’t want to confuse readers of this blog for non-fiction by adding fiction to it, I’ve created a site for those who’d like to follow my adventures and misadventures in writing fictional short stories.
You’re warmly invited to check out that blog, which I’ve named “Imaginings of a Grateful Man”:
http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com/2013/12/10/legacy-part-1/
With Love,
Russ
My Beloved and I are big fans of actress Judi Dench. We have watched the popular British sitcom “As Time Goes By” so many times that we practically have memorized the lines.
I just read that today is her birthday and she is 79 years old.
The article included a quote from her that I like and wanted to share with you:
“I think it’s our business to do as many things as we can.” –Judi Dench
May she remain in “business” doing as many things as she can for a long, long time!
With Love,
Russ
(Source: Through a Country Momma’s Eyes)
May you be surrounded by hearts that reflect and protect the beauty of your soul.
With Love,
Russ
“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.” ― Nelson Mandela (Source: Nancy Lynn McKinley via Ute Lark)
It is now up to those who are still among the living in this realm to remain on the trail that Nelson Mandela so brilliantly blazed, and keep walking. He has achieved great things and deserves his rest. May he never stop enjoying the glorious vista that surrounds him.
With Love,
Russ
…and for my sons and every son.
With Love,
Russ
PS: My focus is on the message, not the product. I don’t care one way or another about the latter. But the former is a powerful reminder that I believe is worth hearing and sharing.
Some of my worst memories became some of my best when a person saw my sadness and loneliness while everyone else around me seemed not to notice that I was even there. At times the person wasn’t known to me, but friend or stranger, they made a world of difference at critical moments in my life.
Here’s to the Seers of the Invisible.
May I be wise and kind enough to be one of them.
With Love,
Russ
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