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 Changes Coming

Posted on August 17, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve become increasingly concerned that over time this blog has become a mish-mash of too many different tones and topics. Those who like my posts with quotos (a term I may have coined for photos with quotes) and other humorous … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Choices, Focus, Following Your Passion, Humor, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged "Clyde and I", A Grateful Man's Poetry, blogs, change, children's books, children's stories, choice, choices, Clyde and Friends, Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly, focus, Grumbly Grumpadinkle, Hippita Hippo, kindness named Love, Marty McDinkle, passion, pet kindness named Love, Rusty Bear, songs, Wendy Goodlight, writer, writers, writing | 17 Comments

Why I Write Children’s Books

Posted on August 17, 2013 by russtowne

I write children’s books because I love telling stories, especially to children. I love the looks of wonder and delight as they experience and become part of each adventure. I love children, and entertaining them. I love writing and creating … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Fear, Following Your Passion, My Beliefs, My Written Works Misc., Writing | Tagged "Clyde and I", author, children's books, children's stories, Clyde giraffe, green giraffe, Grumbly Grumpadinkle, Hippita Hippo, pet kindness named Love, Rusty Bear, Wendy Goodlight, writer | 4 Comments

E.B. White’s Planning Difficulties

Posted on August 14, 2013 by russtowne

“I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.” ― E.B. White I got a chuckle out of the above quote, and thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Following Your Passion, Fun, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs, Observations, Passion, Quotes I Love | Tagged change the world, determined, E.B. White, have fun, having fun, Important, passion | 5 Comments

Family Updates

Posted on August 10, 2013 by russtowne

The trip to visit my new twin grandsons and their parents in Illinois was delightful. Everyone there is healthy. I look forward to going again shortly (this time with my other son Ben, his wife Erika, and our first grandson … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Illness, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged father, granchildren, grandfather, health, Mother, parent, photos, twins | 23 Comments

The Twins and Grumbly Grumpalump

Posted on August 4, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I are visiting our son Brian and DIL Kristi and our new twin grandsons, Alexander and Zachary. We’re loving the time we are blessed to have with them. The twins very rarely cry during daylight hours. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Making Memories, Story Writing Adventures | Tagged children's author, children's book, children's story, Grandchildren, grandsons, Grumbly Grumpalump, twins | 16 Comments

The Rest Of The Story

Posted on July 30, 2013 by russtowne

I just posted more sketches and the rest of the story of my latest book, “Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly” at Clyde and Friends. You’re invited to check them out. “All the flowers of tomorrow are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged cartoon, cats, dogs, fun, humor, photos, quotes, quotos, seduce, writer | 10 Comments

A Child Inside

Posted on July 29, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Karen Robiscoe shares Oh No! Mama’s Off Her Meds, Again’s photo) With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Children, Friendship, Quotes I Love | Tagged child, children, friends, Friendship, safe container, safety | 11 Comments

“Excuse Me, Princess, May I Have Your Autograph

Posted on July 27, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Memories Last Forever’s photo) (Source: Karen Robiscoe shared To Make You Laugh’s photo) With Love, Russ Sources:

Posted in Children, Creativity, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Kindness, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged car, Dog, fat, kindness, Magic Kindom, princess, security guard | 19 Comments

You Know It By How It Feels

Posted on July 27, 2013 by russtowne

“There is not one path. There is not even the right path. There is only your path–and you know it by how it feels to you. Sue Krebs (Source: Online Wellness Network) Sources: Rock: You Can’t Scare Me, I’m a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotos | Tagged fun, funny, humor, inspiring, photos, quotes, quotos | 4 Comments

The Threshold of Your Heart

Posted on July 26, 2013 by russtowne

Which way? To me that is simple (but not always easy): I follow where my heart leads. “The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the … Continue reading →