Tag Archives: redwood trees

Rainstorm and Rainbow Revelry on a Cloudless Day

Posted on October 20, 2013 by russtowne

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

Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Blessings, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Miracles, Nature, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Teamwork, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged ancient plants, author, beauty, ferns, mist, nature, non-fiction writing, rain, rain drops, rainbow, rainbows, rainstorms, redwood groves, redwood trees, redwoods, sun, writer | 20 Comments

Don’t Mess With Mama Raccoon!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by russtowne

Several years ago my family went camping in a park filled with beautiful redwood trees and ferns–two of my favorite plants. We enjoyed a pleasant, relaxing day and evening–-until shortly after we tried to go to sleep. Our then-teen-age son … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Family "Fun", Humor | Tagged author, camping, chidren, Family, family fun, ferns, fun, humor, non-fiction story, non-fiction writing, raccoon, redwood tree, redwood trees, son, writer | 6 Comments

“Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”

Posted on June 19, 2013 by russtowne

Here are some excerpts and illustrations from my second children’s book. It’s titled “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”. It is scheduled for release at the end of September, and will be a part of my Kickstarter Crowd-sourcing campaign (which could … Continue reading →