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The End Of An Era

Posted on May 20, 2013 by russtowne

I’m always appreciative and grateful when someone says something kind about this blog or honors it with an award, and I’ve just reached a decision that I’ve long considered and kept putting off until now. I no longer plan to … Continue reading →

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Some Things You May Not Know About Me

Posted on March 20, 2013 by russtowne

Rustic Recluse has been nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger award and has kindly nominated my blog for same. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Rustic’s blog, I recommend that you check it out: Very Inspiring Blogger Award Dear … Continue reading →

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Ode to Mimi

Posted on December 14, 2012 by russtowne

Thank you dear Mimi For the award you gave to me Blog of the Year 2012 As a prize it’s mighty swell But there’s something I value a whole lot more Than this golden-star award And I hope it comes … Continue reading →

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Misifusa’s Kindness and My Compromise

Posted on December 7, 2012 by russtowne

Misifusa has just nominated my blog for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award. Thank you! I am honored. For those who haven’t yet discovered her gem of a blog, I recommend that you check it out at http://misifusa.wordpress.com/ Congratulations … Continue reading →

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A Kind and Thoughtful Act

Posted on December 2, 2012 by russtowne

Jamie, the creator of the delightful Grandmother Musings blog which can be found at http://grandmothermusings.com/ has just nominated me for a cool award that I have never heard of before. It is the Blog of the Year 2012 Award. Thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards: Sharing The Love, Uncategorized | Tagged award, awards, Blog of the Year 2012, Grandmother Musings, Jamie, nominations, sharing the love | 2 Comments

Sharing the Love: The Booker Award

Posted on August 24, 2012 by russtowne

My dear friend Mimi at http://waitingforthekarmatruck.com/ presented me with The Booker Award. Thank you, Mimi. I love to read! Part of the fun of receiving this award is that we’re requested to list our 5 favorite books. For me, the … Continue reading →

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I Got A Liebster! What’s a Liebster?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by russtowne

Judysp kindly nominated me for the Liebster award in her blog A Daily Thought at http://judysp.wordpress.com/. I highly recommend that you check out her thought-provoking, touching, and fun blog. I cut and pasted most of her post below: “What is … Continue reading →

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This Sunshine Award Warmed My Heart

Posted on June 5, 2012 by russtowne

GinaV of http://professionsforpeace.wordpress.com/ recently honored my blog with the Sunshine Award, and included the following: “Hello Russ, your heart-warming blog has become a favorite place for me to visit for uplifting and thought-provoking material. You are an everyday hero to … Continue reading →

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The gift that keeps on giving {beautiful blogger award}

Posted on May 22, 2012 by russtowne

Today this blog was honored to have been nominated for the Beautiful Blogger Award from reader and fellow blogger, Jolyn of The Jolyn Project fame. The Jolyn Project is dedicated to anyone who wishes to change the world for the … Continue reading →