Author Archives: russtowne

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.

Big Sur Beach Beauty

Posted on February 21, 2014 by russtowne

During our last trip to the area in November, my Beloved bought this mounted photo of the splendor and majesty of a beach near Big Sur. Greg Magee is the photographer. If I understand the story correctly, the sun only … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty | 23 Comments

Keeping Your Word

Posted on February 21, 2014 by russtowne

At a Touchdown Club meeting many years before his death, Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant told the following story: “I had just been named the new head coach at Alabama and was off in my old car down in South Alabama … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Bear Bryant, keeping your word | 8 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

I’m There!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by russtowne

(Source: Sun Gazing’s photo) With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Aging, Humor | Tagged aging, humor, old age, photo | 24 Comments

Two of My Favorite People in the Whole Wide World

Posted on February 11, 2014 by russtowne

Here are my Grandtwins Alexander and Zachary. With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexander, grandsons, grandtwins, Zachary | 33 Comments

The Circle of Love?

Posted on February 9, 2014 by russtowne

What if the real meaning of the phrase “The Circle of Life” refers to the giving and receiving of love? With Love, Russ

Posted in LIfe Lessons, Love | Tagged Circle of Life, Life, Love | 12 Comments

Love and Sacrifice

Posted on February 9, 2014 by russtowne

In a comment to my most recent post, titled “Blindness”, a reader asked some great questions about what my thoughts were on the underlying message of the story and whether complete sacrifice equaled true love. I thought some of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged beliefs, heart, Love, Relationships, sacrifice, true love, writing | 10 Comments

Suicide Mission

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I’ve just begun a new story on the blog I created for those who like to read my fictional short stories. The blog is called “Imaginings of a Grateful Man” and can be found at http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. The new story is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged adventure, cliff-hangers, Love, mysteries, mystery, short stories, writing | 12 Comments

Blindness

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t know who wrote it, but I read a story that went something like this: There was once a blind girl who hated herself and everyone else because she couldn’t see. Everyone, that is, except her boyfriend. She loved … Continue reading →