Tag Archives: image

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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Nature’s Pearls

Posted on April 25, 2017 by russtowne

Dew drops cradled in new growth of one of the redwood trees in our small redwood grove. With Love, Russ  

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Unfurling

Posted on April 21, 2017 by russtowne

This post is to celebrate all those who are taking the risk to unfurl from a safe bud so the world can experience their beauty. May you find the world appreciative and supportive, and your efforts inspire others to begin … Continue reading →

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A New Look

Posted on August 20, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve received feedback from readers that the covers and titles of two of my books are so similar they’re causing confusion. Many people think they’re the same book: Reflections of a Grateful Man and From the Heart of a Grateful Man. … Continue reading →

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Update, Photos and Quotes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Old Lady: Memories Last Forever photo Learning: Dennisse Liseth’s photo Reading: Judith Butler quote, The Reading Room’s photo Heaven: Heaven on Earth As for the quotes, if words such as “always, never, should, and shouldn’t” are off-putting to you–as … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of Love

Posted on December 16, 2012 by russtowne

“The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twistThoth to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.”. — Thomas Merton I got married … Continue reading →

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