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Tag Archives: beauty
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
Posted in Choices, Loss, Making the World a Better Place, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged beauty, death, decisions, Love, opportunity, poetry, potential, shadows
18 Comments
Mirrors, Hearts, and Souls
(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
A Well-Earned Rest and Glorious Vista
“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 … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Freedom, Love, Quotes I Love, Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, freedom, Love, Nelson Mandela, peace, sacrifice
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Paradise
About a week ago we once again stayed in our favorite bed and breakfast in one of our favorite places on the planet, Pacific Grove, California. The Monterey Bay is just across a small two-lane road from our bedroom. From … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Nature, Uncategorized
Tagged author, beauty, bed and breakfast, book, nature, Pacific Grove, photo, writing
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Rainstorm and Rainbow Revelry on a Cloudless Day
I love rain drops and rainstorms, reveling in the many sounds they make, the feel of raindrops on my skin, the sight of each drop as it splash-dances onto whatever it touches, the way they freshen the air, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Blessings, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Miracles, Nature, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Teamwork, Unexpected Pleasures
Tagged ancient plants, author, beauty, ferns, mist, nature, non-fiction writing, rain, rain drops, rainbow, rainbows, rainstorms, redwood groves, redwood trees, redwoods, sun, writer
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The Beating of a Loving Heart
“Of all earthly music, that which reaches the farthest into heaven is the beating of a loving heart.” –Henry Ward Beecher (Source: Ute Lark shared it from Precious World) Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Heart, Love, Music, Quotes I Love
Tagged beauty, heart, Heaven, Henry Ward Beecher, Love, music, quotes, soul, St. Augustine, Ute Lark
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Choosing Which Ones to Surf
Sources: Surf: Forever Awezome Life: GoPetFriendly.com’s photo With Love, Russ
Posted in Beauty, Choices, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Nature, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos, Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, choices, emotions, Life, nature, surfing
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Beauty and Light
Source: Ute Lark I believe this saying is true for both life in general and for the beauty and light inside individuals. With Love, Russ
Posted in Beauty, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos
Tagged beauty, individuals, Life, light
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