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Come Caress the Deepest Parts of Me

The Deepest Parts of Me Flowers say To hummingbirds and bees, “Come caress The deepest parts of me. My perfumed petals Are open wide. Please fly to me And come inside.” –Russ Towne   May your days be filled with … Continue reading

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The Eloquence of Silence

Image credit: Cristofer Jeschke via Unsplash.com There is often no greater eloquence than silence. With love, Russ

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Backyard Beauties

I took a stroll in our backyard, phone camera in hand, and found several backyard beauties delightfully displaying their colorful charms. I’m grateful they share their gifts with the bees and me. With Love, Russ

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What Caught My Eyes

I stepped out of an underground parking garage and saw neon-blue tree trunks and branches at Palo Alto’s Civic Center. They were clearly painted, but I don’t know why. I’ll bet some of you will. Proof that dragons love to … Continue reading

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Nature’s Show-Offs

I love flowers. Their beauty delights and astounds me. It seems that almost every week at our home new flowers take their turn in the spotlight. The top two images are of the plant whose blossoms are on center stage … Continue reading

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Last Hurrah

Nature appears to have once again shut off the spigot where I live in California, but the poppies at our home appear determined to go out in a gorgeous golden blaze of glory. Thanks for the awesome show, my flowery … Continue reading

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Made Me Smile and Remember

I looked up from my desk a few minutes ago and saw Rusty Bear sharing his bench with a squirrel. The furry-tailed critter was in the same posture as his redwood friend, sitting and looking at me. By the time … Continue reading

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More California Gold

I love orange flowers, California golden poppies most of all. They draw and keep my eyes with a power unlike any other color or blossom. These images are of some of the poppies in our front yard. My eyes are … Continue reading

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A Little Magic Every Hour

These images are of a beautiful and magical clock featuring glittering Swarovski crystals my Beloved gave to me for my office. At the top of each hour it briefly plays a classic song and the numbers dance, creating various shares and … Continue reading

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One of Those Moments

It happened again. I was working in my new office for the first time this morning doing something I love for my investment Clients and myself when a chorus of bird songs caused me to stop and listen through my … Continue reading

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