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.

A New Site

Posted on June 25, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. I apologize for fading away for a while. I’ve been heavily focused on the release of my two children’s books, and just created a new blog called “Rusty Bear” which you can find at http://rustybear.me I’ve noticed that … Continue reading →

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Photos That Caught My Eye

Posted on June 21, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Woman Tree & Dragon: Spiritual Networks Special Delivery: Proud Grandma’s photo Rock Bottom: Freedom With Writing’s photo Hot Sand: Women Get It Free’s photo

Posted in Animals, Forgiveness, Fun, Humor, Love, Marriage | Tagged animal, animals, cartoon, dragon, dragons, eternal love, feminist, forgive, Forgiveness, free, Grandma, grandma's, Grandma. Grandma's, J.K. Rowling, JK Rowling, Love, marriage, networks, Roald Dahl, spiritual, Spiritual Networks, woman, Woman Tree, women, writing | 6 Comments

Some Quotes I Love

Posted on June 20, 2013 by russtowne

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” –Theodore Roosevelt (Source: Online Wellness Network) “strength does not come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you thought you once thought you couldn’t.” –Rikki Rogers (Source Online Wellness Network) … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, Quotes I Love, Strength | Tagged Aldous Huxley, compariso, face, home, joy, Let's Be Positive Tofether, light, Online Wellness Network, people, positive, Rikki Rogers, smile, strength, Theodore Roosevelt, thief, together | 10 Comments

“Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”

Posted on June 19, 2013 by russtowne

Here are some excerpts and illustrations from my second children’s book. It’s titled “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”. It is scheduled for release at the end of September, and will be a part of my Kickstarter Crowd-sourcing campaign (which could … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Animals, Challenges, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Choices, Compassion, Courage, Friendship, Goodness, Gratitude, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Teamwork | Tagged birds, carved bear, children's book, courage, crowd-sourcing, crowdsourcing, fear, friends, Heroes, Kickstarter, redwood trees, Rusty, Rusty Bear, Rusty Bear and Thomas, Thomas, write, written, wrote | 20 Comments

Choices that Change the World

Posted on June 18, 2013 by russtowne

“Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices–just recognize them. –Edward R. Murrow (Source: A blogger I have a lot of respect for. I disagree with this quote so am choosing not to mention where … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Hope, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Random Thoughts | Tagged change, choice, choices, compassion, Edward R. Murrow, Friendship, hate, kindness, Love, prejudice, prejudices, prisoner | 8 Comments

Two Views of Wisdom

Posted on June 17, 2013 by russtowne

“Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, love is knowing I am everything, and between the two life moves.” –Nisargadatta Maharaj (Source: Online Wellness Network) I prefer to believe that wisdom is knowing that we are love, and it’s the material … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love, Observations, Random Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged believe, Life, live, Love, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Online Wellness Network, philosophy, quotes, sayings, wisdom | 8 Comments

Project Updates

Posted on June 17, 2013 by russtowne

I plan to use a Kickstarter crowd-sourcing campaign to help create and launch my first two or three children’s books. In that way I can give my friends, loved ones, and perhaps total strangers from around the world the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote | Tagged "Clyde and I", "Rusty Bear and Thomas Too", author, children's books, illustrator, Kickstarter, Kickstarter.com, Rusty Bear, Thomas, written | 16 Comments

It Will Be Enough

Posted on June 16, 2013 by russtowne

Now is all the time I have, but if I invest it wisely, it will be enough. Love, Russ

Posted in Observations, Random Thoughts | Tagged invest, now, observations, thoughts, time, wisdom, wisely | 12 Comments

The Last Words They’ll Hear

Posted on June 16, 2013 by russtowne

I was recently asked how often my Beloved and I “exchange “I love you’s” on the average?” In case some of you might be interested in my answer, here it is: Every member of my family says that every time … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Love | Tagged Family, Love | 14 Comments

Two New Books Coming Soon!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by russtowne

I recently wrote two children’s books. Here are sample illustrations, and excerpts of the text for the first one. One is scheduled for release via Amazon.com and others late in August and the other two months later. I’m working with … Continue reading →