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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.

No Matter How Small

Posted on July 20, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Awareness: Aura-etheric body-chi energy photo Reach: Mara Jones shared by Let’s Be Positive Together Triangles: George Takei’s photo “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” –Horton of Dr. Seuss fame “I meant what I said and I said … Continue reading →

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How Amazing You Can Be

Posted on July 19, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Bears Cartoon: Chuckle’s photo “Anyone…”: Home Is Where The Heart Is photo “If you are always trying to be normal you’ll never know how amazing you can be.” –Maya Angelou (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) If you’ve ever wondered … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Dr. Seuss: My son Ben shared Raising a Reader National’s photo Cat Paw Teddy Bear: Karen Robiscoe shared Sun Gazer’s photo Baby Elephant: Forever Awezome

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Look Out World, Here They Come!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I became grandparents of twins today! Alexander Samuel and Zachary Robert and their mommy and daddy are all doing well. The twin’s grandparent’s are thrilled, ecstatic, and proud of all four members of the new family. This … Continue reading →

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At Any Given Moment…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: “At any given moment…” Karen Robiscoe-Fan Page shared Samuel Greenberg’s photo “The problem with coffee…” That on FB page.’s photo “I never make the same mistake…” Forever Awezome Wheelchair Bike: I Can’t Believe It’s photo “Life I 10% what … Continue reading →

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I Couldn’t Corntrol Myself!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Karen Robiscoe shared Its So ‘Dumb and Stupid’-Its Funny’s photo) So blame Karen for what is about to follow, because although I wrote the paragraph below, she started the silliness when she labeled her post ear-ie. So it’s ALL … Continue reading →

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Creative Endeavors

Posted on July 16, 2013 by russtowne

If you are interested in my creative endeavors, please check out It is brand new. Recent posts include one of my songs; an update on, and excerpt from, my latest completed story, “Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly”; … Continue reading →

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Warm-Heartedness

Posted on July 16, 2013 by russtowne

“The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness.” –Dalai Lama (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) “Don’t change, so people will like you. Be yourself so the right people will love the real you.” (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) … Continue reading →

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Success, Beauty, & and Learning Experiences

Posted on July 16, 2013 by russtowne

“Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today because if you enjoy it today you can do it again tomorrow.” –James Michener (Source: tinybuddha) Quotos Sources: Success: I Stop for suffering shared Get Happy Zone’s photo Beautiful: Home … Continue reading →

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More Quotos

Posted on July 14, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: My brain: Smile at me Ice Cream Truck: Forever Awezome

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