Tag Archives: flowers

Come Caress the Deepest Parts of Me

Posted on May 7, 2019 by russtowne

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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Backyard Beauties

Posted on July 14, 2018 by russtowne

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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Nature’s Show-Offs

Posted on May 19, 2018 by russtowne

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

Posted on May 11, 2018 by russtowne

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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More California Gold

Posted on May 7, 2018 by russtowne

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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More Rain (YAY!) and Flowers

Posted on March 17, 2018 by russtowne

A rainy day bestows liquid pearls on roses elegantly decked out to celebrate Spring in style. With Love, Russ

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Some of My Favorite Things

Posted on March 16, 2018 by russtowne

I snapped this shot during a rainstorm. I cracked open my window when the rain was pouring down. I love the the sound of rain. With Love, Russ

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Where the Treasure’s Found

Posted on November 16, 2017 by russtowne

As wind softly blew through our hair, I learned a lesson then and there: Rainbows don’t end in pots of gold; Their treasure’s found in the colors they hold. (Illustration and excerpt from Mysti Z’s Magical Day.) With Love, Russ

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Coming Up Roses

Posted on April 27, 2017 by russtowne

This is a view from one of the windows in my indoor office. Most of the buds haven’t yet opened and they give me something else to look forward to. Some are close enough to touch while seated at my desk. The … Continue reading →

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Shy Beauty

Posted on January 8, 2017 by russtowne

I tend to like and collect things that are built to last such as those made of metal and wood, but I also love to experience beautiful, delicate, ephemeral things such as flowers and snowflakes. My eye was drawn to this shy beauty. She … Continue reading →

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