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.

Gratitude

Posted on July 6, 2013 by russtowne

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” –Cicero (Source: Online Wellness Network)

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To Be Alive

Posted on July 5, 2013 by russtowne

“Being alive.” There is a lot of power, potential, and meaning in those two little words. The hyphen between the dates on a tombstone. May we all make the most out of what that hyphen represents.

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Quotos (Quotes and Photos)

Posted on July 3, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Free: The Four Winds Society photo Old Age: Jackie Papandrew’s photo Chipmunks: Miracle of Wisdom photo — “When something bad happens, you have 3 choices. You can let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Animals, Choices, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Uncategorized | Tagged aging, animals, choices, free, fun, funny, humor, humorous, Jackie Pappandrew, miracle, photos, quotes, running, smile, tinybuddha, wisdom | 16 Comments

More Photos and Quotes

Posted on July 3, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: We never really: Karen Robiscoe shared Running to Nowhere’s photo When you focus: I Stop For Suffering shared Positivity’s photo Must make it: Forever Awezome

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More Photos & Updates

Posted on July 2, 2013 by russtowne

<img Sources: Happiness: Let's Be Positive Together Tires: Forever Awezome Two more full-color illustrations have been completed for "Clyde and I". You can see them on my other blog at http://rustybear.me Love, Russ

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More Quotes & Photos I Love

Posted on July 1, 2013 by russtowne

“Sometimes what you’re most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.” (Source: Karen Robiscue-Fan Page) I’ve certainly found that to often be true in my life! — I found a bunch of photos that others … Continue reading →

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Making Dreams Come True & All the Fears & Shadows That are Coming Up For Me

Posted on June 30, 2013 by russtowne

A big part of my dream of bringing my first two children’s books to life and into the hands of young children and their loved ones was to give my friends and loved ones from various communities the opportunity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Choices, Dreams, Fear, Feelings/Emotions, Following Your Passion, Friendship, Gratitude, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Regret, Teamwork | Tagged abandonment, children's books, community, fear, Friendship, global community, Shame, support | 16 Comments

My Kickstarter Project Is Up and Running

Posted on June 28, 2013 by russtowne

My Kickstarter project is up and running. Here is a link to the project. Please check it out. I’d appreciate your feedback. I have much to learn about this fascinating new phenomenon. This campaign enables people from around the globe … Continue reading →