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.

Abled

Posted on September 27, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve often found that “disabled” people are some of the most “abled” people I know. I’ve learned much about living and life from people who have been labeled disabled. I’ll bet that many of you have found the same. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices | Tagged ability, abled, challenge, challenged, disability, disabled | 21 Comments

Beauty and Light

Posted on September 27, 2013 by russtowne

Source: Ute Lark I believe this saying is true for both life in general and for the beauty and light inside individuals. With Love, Russ

Posted in Beauty, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged beauty, individuals, Life, light | 7 Comments

Accepting You Completely

Posted on September 27, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: “Accepting”: Let’s Be Positive Together Cheetah: Forever Awezome With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged acceptance, accepting, humor, photos, quotes, quotos, Relationships | 8 Comments

Show Gratitude and Experience Happiness

Posted on September 26, 2013 by russtowne

Now it’s scientifically proven! ;-D! Thank you all for reading this. I’m grateful (and now happier too!) With Love, Russ

Posted in Gratitude, Joy & Happiness | Tagged gratitude, Happiness, joy | 23 Comments

Everytime…

Posted on September 25, 2013 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Action, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged kindness, Love, miracles | 8 Comments

Emotional Microclimates

Posted on September 25, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on TRUTH IN FICTION:
Ashby is one of the heroes of my story. Her resolve is not strong, and she’s not sure of what she wants, she only knows what she doesn’t want and that’s to stop the…

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A 9-Year-Old Boy, And His Stuffed Wolf

Posted on September 25, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
Joshua Wade needed an endoscopy last Friday. His favorite stuffed animal, “wolf,” meanwhile, needed stitches for a hole in his right leg. The 9-year-old asked his doctor at the Children’s Hospital Colorado, Christine Waasorp Hurtado,…

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A Magnificent Banquet

Posted on September 24, 2013 by russtowne

I believe that wanting to feel connected is a very real human need, but if by joining any group I am required to feel disconnected from any other part of humankind, the price of membership is too high. It would … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Choices, Community, Connection/Connecting, My Beliefs, Observations | Tagged author, books, choices, community, connected, disconnected, human need, non-fiction, stories, writer, writing | 10 Comments

A Request

Posted on September 24, 2013 by russtowne

If you have read and enjoyed my children’s books and stories, I’d greatly appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to say so at: KidLit Past and Present – Recommendation List Thank you! With Love, Russ