Tag Archives: waves

West Coast Sunsets

Posted on February 22, 2016 by russtowne

Sunsets along the West Coast can be glorious. My Beloved and I once sat for about an hour watching the sun late in the day. We were the only ones in the area and we had wonderful seats. After the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Blessings, Kindness | Tagged beaches, beauty, reverence, thoughtfulness, waves | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beauty, Nature, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, nature, poems, poetry, waves | 29 Comments

Inspiration and Replenishment

Posted on February 20, 2014 by russtowne

My Beloved and I have been on a mini-vacation and plan to return home today. These photos were taken from the enclosed balcony adjoining our bedroom of the place we love to stay when we’re in the Monterey/Carmel/Pacific Grove Area. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Believe, Gratitude, Nature | Tagged bay, beauty, California, Carmel, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey, Monterey Bay, ocean, Pacific Grove, sea, waves | 16 Comments

Sometimes It Takes a Hero, A Leader, And Teamwork

Posted on March 16, 2013 by russtowne

A boy is drowning in the ocean. A crowd gathers on the beach. A man runs out to try to save the boy. Despite his best efforts, he can’t drag the boy and himself to safety and begins floundering. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Breakthroughs, Courage, Creativity, Fear, Ingenuity, Inspiring, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged boy, breaks, broken, drowning, help, Hero, human chain, leader, New Zealand, NZ, rescue, teamwork, undertow, waves | 10 Comments

Photos From Shangri-La

Posted on February 23, 2013 by russtowne

Here are a few photos taken from the enclosed balcony of the Bed & Breakfast where stayed in Pacific Grove. The photos don’t do the picturesque scenes justice. They were taken from an iPad, at less than ideal times of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Nature | Tagged bed, bed and breakfast, bedroom, beloved, ocean, Pacific Grove, PG, photographs, photos, sunrise, sunset, waves | 20 Comments

An Update from Shangri-La

Posted on February 20, 2013 by russtowne

Dear friends: We are on a semi-vacation (We work until the U.S. markets close, and then we go do a lot of fun things from 1pm Pacific/West Coast time until we drop–which has been about 9pm lately!) for part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun | Tagged Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey, morning sun, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Point Lobos, Victorian, waves | 21 Comments

Earth’s Music

Posted on November 7, 2012 by russtowne

“The Earth has music for those who listen.” –Wm Shakespeare From the rhythm of ocean waves To the dance by sun and moon Everything has a cadence If we listen for its tune. –Russ Towne