There are pieces of my spirit
In all that I create
Offers of connectedness
I hope will resonate
May you find that what I write
Is loving, kind, and true
And invites a deeper delving
Into the treasure that is you
May these bridges of love
Remind all my sisters and brothers
Of the greatness and the goodness
Within yourselves and others
–Russ Towne
About russtowne
I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Artfully done – and so you!!
Thank you, Mimi!
Russ
Wonderful 🙂 _/\_
Yes, you are!
Russ
For my friend Russ
Your kind and caring words,
mean so very much.
The love and sincerity within you,
shines through to those you touch.
We are blessed to have you in this world,
to guide and to encourage.
You make the world a better place,
with every post and message.
Thank you for brightening up my day,
with every single post.
So on that note all I have to say is
to you, my friend, a toast.
Meg 😀
I’ll drink to that! Wow! Thank you, Meg. I’m deeply honored! I know how much time, effort, thought, and heart can go into writing a poem, and for you to do all that for me leaves me stunned and speechless. Thank you for the awesome gift, my gifted friend. I love it!
Russ
What do you say
When someone does something so kind
It takes your breath and words away
When “Thank you” is not nearly enough
But are the only words you’ve got
What do you say?
–Russ Towne
Thank you, Meg.
Thank you so much Russ!!! :-). I am so delighted that you liked it :D. Be well my friend and keep smiling :-). Meg
With friends like you among my many blessings, I’d be an ungrateful cur if I didn’t keep smiling! ;-D! May the blessings you shower on others come back to you many times over.
Russ
This is lovely. It reminds me of “Before you speak ask yourself three things, “Is it true, is it kind, is it necessary?”
Christine
Yours is a generous soul, Russ….
It takes one to know one, my friend. Thank you for the kind compliment, Lori.
Russ
Hey Russ I really enjoy your blog and wish I could be like istopforsuffering and could pen my own reply…
Your posts, support, and photography mean a lot to me just as they are. You are a very gifted man and I’m glad that I found your blog and friendship.
Russ
I wish there were a “Love” button to click, Russ!
Cathy
Thank you, Cathy. Then we’d definately need one at your site too as I often love what you write!
Russ
Love this!
I appreciate that you took the time to say so! Thank you!
Russ