Author: Rus VanWestervelt

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  Pushing Through The Darkness: Faith, Trust, Commitment

  On June 16, when I cut ties with social media to focus entirely on finishing my book, Fossil Five, I… Read more.

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  Action in Darkness: The 105-Day Journey

  “Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.” Tao te Ching, 1       In 1992, when I completed… Read more.

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  To My Graduating Seniors of 2015

  Earlier today, I had my final class with my seniors. This was the third of three groups that I have… Read more.

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  Thoughts on “Lines Written in Early Spring”

  Finksburg, MD- 2 May 2015. I stood at the end of the long driveway where, about a quarter-mile behind me,… Read more.

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  I Am Profoundly Disappointed… and Determined

  By Rus VanWestervelt Late yesterday afternoon, I witnessed an unraveling of peace in my hometown, Baltimore. As I watched the… Read more.

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  Madelyn Reaches IEA Nationals: Seeking Sponsors

  Our daughter, Madelyn, is going to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals next month in Florida, riding with the Full… Read more.

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  #signofspring Brings Some Hope!

  Yesterday, as the last big snow storm of the season moved out of the area, I asked my friends on… Read more.

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  Wandering to Fifty: My Secrets of Life

  I’ve included some of my favorite photos that I’ve taken over the years; it’s not that they are terribly relevant… Read more.

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  This Is Our Reality As Creatives

  Many fellow writers and artists have been posting about the distractions we face in our creative lives, and how we… Read more.

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  It’s Time For Us To Get (Really) Acquainted

  Hi. I read a piece this weekend by a former student of mine and now fellow writer/author. Amanda, like a… Read more.