Tag Archives: lasting love

An Act of Love

Posted on August 20, 2013 by russtowne

I was awakened this morning by my Beloved as she massaged a special foot salve into my dry and cracked feet. She had just taken care of her feet, and blessed me with a brief morning wake-up foot massage. I … Continue reading →

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Clueless!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by russtowne

I think that most people who know me probably think that I’m a reasonably intelligent man. My Beloved knows better. Case in point: Beloved and I got married when we were in our early 20′s, and right after our wedding … Continue reading →

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Too Stubborn and Selfish

Posted on August 18, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I are nearing our 34th wedding anniversary, but many thought we’d never make it as a couple. On the way home from our at-least-weekly Date Night sometime ago, I flashed back to the comments a good man … Continue reading →

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LAAF SHMILY!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I sometimes write notes or sign cards to each other that end with LAAF! and/or SHMILY! It’s not because we have forgotten how to spell the words “Laugh” or “Smile”. “LAAF & SHMILY” are actually acronyms for … Continue reading →

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