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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.

One Can Never Have Too Much Duct Tape…

(Crazy Cat Man’s photo) With Love and Big Grin, Russ

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Rainstorm and Rainbow Revelry on a Cloudless Day

I love rain drops and rainstorms, reveling in the many sounds they make, the feel of raindrops on my skin, the sight of each drop as it splash-dances onto whatever it touches, the way they freshen the air, and the … Continue reading

Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Blessings, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Miracles, Nature, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Teamwork, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

The Answer to Someone’s Prayers

(Source: Tige and Daniel) A fast food employee uses an umbrella from an outside table to walk an elderly person to his car in the rain. Love in action. (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) With Love, Russ

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What Is Worth Keeping

“”Keep what is worth keeping and with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.” (Source: Ute Lark shared Precious World’s post). (Photo: Cheryl Bond) (Source: Ute Lark shared Ware’s of Gratitude’s share of Today I Will’s photo.) (Source: Hannah … Continue reading

Posted in Choices, Family "Fun", Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Making Even Heavy Traffic Fun

This Cute Guy Singing With Total Strangers Stuck In Traffic Will Make Your Heart Melt I don’t know about the “Cute guy” comments–I’ll leave that to others to decide–but I enjoyed the video and believe that many of you will … Continue reading

Posted in Cheerfulness, Choices, Community, Connection/Connecting, Fun, Joy & Happiness, Music, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

The Duck Who Flew Upside Down and a Quote

My fourth book, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, was released today. I invite you to check it out and please spread the word! Thank you! Fun Quote (and perhaps related to the above announcement): “A little nonsense now and … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Dreams, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Written Works Misc., Quotes I Love, Wisdom, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

“Poor, Hungry, and Determined” Were His PHD

Have you ever had Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? This is the guy who invented them and his story is fascinating. His name is Richard Montanez and he was the janitor at a Frito-Lay plant in Southern California when he came up … Continue reading

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Where You Start

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” ~Nido Qubein Source: (I don’t recall where I saw it.) — “Love flows best when it flows freely.” “May every wound bring wisdom.” –Kate Nowack … Continue reading

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“…While Waiting Tables Tonight, a Mother and Daughter Started Crying Mid-Meal…”

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
‘Whiskkas’ shared the photo above and wrote, “While waiting tables tonight, a mother and daughter started crying mid-meal. I had no idea what happened until a single guy at the table next to them handed…

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The Beating of a Loving Heart

“Of all earthly music, that which reaches the farthest into heaven is the beating of a loving heart.” –Henry Ward Beecher (Source: Ute Lark shared it from Precious World) Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is … Continue reading

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