My name is Russ Towne, and as the name of this blog says, I’m a grateful man. I’ve been married for 33 years to the same great woman and we have three wonderful grown children who have added immeasurably to our lives. Between having a loving extended family and friends that are simply terrific, I experience the feeling of gratitude many times every day.

As in all lives, I’ve had ups and downs, and have felt great joy and profound sadness. I hope that by sharing my feelings and experiences via lyrics, songs, and short stories that I’ve written or co-written, I may be able to help lift the spirits of others who are going through tough times, to help remind people of the inherent goodness and greatness in themselves and so many others, and to perhaps even inspire folks to find and pursue their own passions. If even one person finds solace, hope, kindness, a reflection of their own spirit, joy, or inspiration from this blog then it will have accomplished its mission. May you experience much joy, kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude–and just enough of the bitter to appreciate the sweet all the more–today and every day of your life!

With love and gratitude,

Russ