Tag Archives: Nelson Mandela

A Well-Earned Rest and Glorious Vista

Posted on December 6, 2013 by russtowne

“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many … Continue reading →

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One Of My Heroes and a Quote That Helps To Explain Why

Posted on February 28, 2013 by russtowne

“As I walked out the door toward my freedom I knew that if I did not leave all the anger, hatred and bitterness behind that I would still be in prison.” –Nelson Mandela (Source: Online Wellness Network) A wise man … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 23, 2012 by russtowne

So much misery comes from settling for less than we can be in life and doing less than we can do. Thank you for the reminder, Mojo! And thank you pathwriter for your post from which MoJo reblogged it. (I … Continue reading →

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I Just Returned from a Memorial Service of a Man I’ve Never Met

Posted on March 11, 2012 by russtowne

I just returned from a memorial service of a man I’ve never met. He was a distant relative of my elderly father-in-law who would not have been able to go if I hadn’t taken him. The deceased was born in … Continue reading →

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