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.

My “Clyde and Friends” Coloring Book has just been Released

Posted on November 18, 2013 by russtowne

It’s now available on Amazon.com. With Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Children, Family "Fun" | Tagged animals, book, children's book, Clyde, Clyde and Friends, Clyde the Giraffe, Clyde the Green Giraffe, coloring, coloring book, fun, Hippita Hippo, hippo, Marty McDinkle, Rusty Bear, Thomas, Wilbur, Wilbur Duck, Wilbur Mallard, Wilbur the duck, Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down | 10 Comments

A War of Wills

Posted on November 16, 2013 by russtowne

Here is an excerpt from my book, “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” which is due to be released next month. A War of Wills As parents, My Beloved and I were blessed with remarkably honest children. They were … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Choices, Discipline & Consequences, Family, Family "Fun", My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Parenting, Youth | Tagged author, book, child, children, consequences, discipline, Family, grateful, heart, parenting, pride, proud, son, writing | 10 Comments

Batkid Saves Gotham City!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

What a great story. A whole city comes together to make one little boy’s wish come true! http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/SF-Morphs-Into-Gotham-City-for-Batkid-Battling-Leukemia-232054521.html

Posted in Compassion, Kindness | Tagged Bat Kid, batkid, compassion, kindness, San Francisco | 9 Comments

Sadie

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

About three years ago, when I was younger, a whole lot dumber–and arguably at least temporarily insane—I gave a tiny, joyful bundle of black Labrador retriever puppy fur to My Beloved as a gift. They became inseparable. As with our … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done | Tagged dogs, humor, marriage | 9 Comments

Faith and Doubt

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

With faith you can move mountains. With doubt you can create them. (Source: http://www.mikeysfunnies.com) I’ve often heard the first sentence, but this is the first time I’d seen the second one. I don’t know who came up with the latter … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Quotes I Love | Tagged doubt, faith, genius, quote, quotes | 9 Comments

The Dreaded Couch

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

An excerpt and sketch from my book, “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” which is scheduled for release next month. The Dreaded Couch My Beloved and I made an agreement many years ago: When we get into disagreements, whoever … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Uncategorized | Tagged "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", author, book, grateful, heart, humor, marriage, non-fiction, writer | 17 Comments

Or No Coat at All

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

(Soulseed’s photo) (Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: A friend) With Love, Russ

Posted in Compassion, Humor, Life | Tagged compassion, fun, humor, Life, photos, quotes, quotos | 6 Comments

When a Moment and a Lifetime Merge

Posted on November 14, 2013 by russtowne

This is an excerpt from my book “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” which is scheduled for release next month: When a Moment and a Lifetime Merge When I was recently married and still in my early twenties, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Love | Tagged "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", book, Love, marriage, non-fiction, writing | 14 Comments

Sing Your Heart Out

Posted on November 14, 2013 by russtowne

(Photo: Pixabay) (WhispersoftheHeart’sphoto) (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together)

Posted in Animals, Challenges | Tagged birds, blessings, challenges, photos, quotes, quotos, sing, singing, song | 4 Comments

Daisy Duke and Sean Connery Aren’t Welcome at Our House

Posted on November 12, 2013 by russtowne

My Chocolate Lab is named “Duke”, which is short for “Duke of Cadbury” (I was being kind of silly when I named him but that is his name on his official registration papers or whatever they call them). He’s plain … Continue reading →