Tag Archives: images

Must’ve Been Having a No-Hair Day

Posted on January 22, 2018 by russtowne

Our 4-year-old grandtwins Zachary and Alexander drew, wrote, and mailed “Thank-you” cards to my Beloved and me that arrived today. When I opened them, I was treated to delightful notes and drawings, including the one above. I must’ve been having … Continue reading →

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Go, Dogs, Go!

Posted on January 21, 2018 by russtowne

Go, Dogs, Go! The story linked above is about two dogs who hounded, err Labradoodled, their humans to let them out at 4:30 am so they could save an elderly woman from freezing to death. Sources: Kansas City Star and … Continue reading →

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Mystery Bird & Beach Day

Posted on January 21, 2018 by russtowne

Anyone know what kind of bird this is? My Beloved and I saw four of them in  a large tree as we explored a trail along the San Lorenza River near Capitola, California this afternoon. She suggested we drop everything … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2017 by russtowne

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the season and the reason, and happy holidays to everyone. May you have a life full of blessings. With love, Russ

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Among Giants

Posted on May 1, 2017 by russtowne

My Beloved and I hiked along Purissima Creek through giant redwoods, luscious ferns, waterfalls, fields of horsetails, and flowering redwood sorrel today. It was a gorgeous day. We’re grateful to live so close to so much beauty. With Love, Russ  

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Alluring Verdant Lines and Swirls

Posted on April 25, 2017 by russtowne

  Warm sunlight and a cool breeze were an irresistibly intoxicating cocktail that led me to work in my outdoor office today. When the markets closed, I looked up to see sunlight filtering through large leaves only eight feet from me. … Continue reading →

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My Office Mates

Posted on April 20, 2017 by russtowne

My office mates Penny and Sadie are easy to work with. I enjoy their company. They’re always glad to see me and don’t even complain when I growl and bark at them.  They’re a fetching pair and we have a ball together. … Continue reading →

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A Golden Moment

Posted on April 18, 2017 by russtowne

I’d been sitting at my desk a little too long yesterday and decided to take a five minute break to see what beautiful and interesting things I could experience and capture with my phone camera. The images above are the first in … Continue reading →

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A Jarring Contradiction

Posted on April 14, 2017 by russtowne

I just looked at one of the walls in my office and this is what I saw. I had to laugh at the jarring contradiction that is my life. It’s easy to see why I’d never make it as an interior decorator. … Continue reading →

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The Endless Show

Posted on January 15, 2017 by russtowne

Nature makes me feel incredibly blessed and grateful. It’s far better than what could be produced if every creative and inventive person on the planet working together could bring to life an endless show of beautiful and amazing sights, feelings, smells, tastes and … Continue reading →

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