Tag Archives: Love

Regrets vs. Mistakes

“I’d rather have a life full of mistakes than have a heart full of regrets.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) Me too. Then again, I’d rather learn far more from the mistakes of others than have to make them all myself to … Continue reading

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“The Magic Of Belle Isle”

I recently was doing the Netflix equivalent of channel surfing when I came across a movie that I’d never heard of before called “The Magic of Belle Isle”. I wasn’t particularly intrigued by the name and was about to move … Continue reading

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“Nature’s Symphony”

Here is my latest song, “Nature’s Symphony”. I wrote the lyric and Kevin Harris did the rest. Russ

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Enchanted

Some folks say there’s too much silence When out in the country If only they could hear All the sounds that inspire me The leaves on each tree do their own little dance As they sway to every tune When … Continue reading

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Breakthrough!

Breakthrough! By Russ Towne Darkness dominates. It starts with a faint glow. Patient. Persistent. Chipping away. Lightens. Brightens. Until only a wisp remains To hold it back. Then that too dissolves. Breakthrough! — Is the above a description of: The … Continue reading

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Too Stubborn and Selfish

Some of my best posts happened quite awhile ago, so I occasionally re-post something to share with newer readers that I hope won’t bore more-tenured readers too much. This is one of those times. Earlier this month my Beloved and … Continue reading

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I Love You Katie Sue!

One of the songs I plan to soon list on one or more song-selling sites is “Katie Sue”. It is about a man’s first love. If you click on the icon above you should be able to hear it. May … Continue reading

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Love takes off masks that we fear we can’t live without and know that we can’t live within.” –James Arthur Baldwin Source: tinybuddha

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Seeing What Others Cannot

“Love is not blind; it simply enables one to see things others cannot see.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) Perhaps another way of viewing or saying it is, “If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?” ;-D!

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An Amazing Homecoming for a Soldier And His Family

An Amazing Homecoming For A Soldier And His Family”>All soldiers’ homecomings to a loving family are special, but this one is AMAZING! http://tinyurl.com/8oykrne Russ

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