Tag Archives: nature

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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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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Nature’s Symphony

Posted on February 12, 2017 by russtowne

Some of you know I began my writing adventure as a lyricist. I thought I’d share one of the songs I wrote a few years ago. Kevin Harris helped me to polish the song and he put music to it … 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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Thomas and Humpback Whales

Posted on July 24, 2016 by russtowne

It was My Beloved’s birthday yesterday and along with our son Ben and his family and our daughter Stephanie we went to a beach a little south of Half Man Bay. We’d not been their before. I think it was … Continue reading →

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Five Days in Paradise

Posted on February 21, 2016 by russtowne

In case you were wondering why some of my most recent poems were about the ocean and nature, it is because My Beloved and I were on a mini-vacation at our favorite B&B. It’s very close to the beach and … Continue reading →

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To Those Who Could Use Some Peace

Posted on February 15, 2016 by russtowne

I wrote the lyric to the song linked below to celebrate the sounds of nature and how they soothe my soul. This post is dedicated to those who could use some peace in their lives and to nature lovers everywhere. … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Memory in the Making

Posted on January 31, 2016 by russtowne

It’s here! I just received a copy of A Berkshire Tale written by dear blogging friend and fellow author Claremary Sweeney! I sent this message to her and am sharing it with all of you because it reminded me of an earlier post where I attempted to … Continue reading →

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Dark Beauties

Posted on May 6, 2015 by russtowne

Dark Beauties   Delightful tree silhouettes Framed by dusk-dimmed skies Your verdant beauty turns to black Before enchanted eyes You don’t complain about the change As nightfall draws near You simply use the light that’s left To make your silhouettes … Continue reading →

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Rainstorm Revelry on a Cloudless Day

Posted on September 16, 2014 by russtowne

I love rainstorms, reveling in the many sounds they make, the feel of raindrops on my skin, the sight of each as it splash-dances onto whatever it touches, the way rainstorms freshen the air, and the promise in the very … Continue reading →

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