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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.

“Clyde and I” Children’s Song, Story, and Possibly Book Update

I recently posted a children’s story/poem titled “Clyde and I”. I shared it with My Beloved, some parents and grandparents of young children, and my song co-writer, and got an unexpectedly enthusiastic response from them. My song co-writer (who has … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Following Your Passion, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Imagination, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Song Updates, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

“Chain Reaction”

This post is an update for the “Greater Than Gold” song project. “Greater Than Gold: My co-writer and I felt the chorus in the earlier version wasn’t quite strong enough or hook-worthy, so I re-wrote it, and changed the title/hook … Continue reading

Posted in Action, Children, Compassion, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Parenting, Song Updates | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Greatness In Small Things

(Source: Karen Robiscoe-Fan Page shared Hippie Peace Freak’s photo.) When one realizes that the small things in life ARE great they realize they’ve had great things in their life the whole time. And who wouldn’t be grateful about that? –Russ … Continue reading

Posted in Abundance, Awareness, Breakthroughs, Contentment, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Observations, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotes I Wrote | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Possessions Can Possess Us

“Every increased possession loads us with new weariness.” –John Ruskin (Source: A.Word.A.Day / Wordsmith.org) I am a believer that less is often indeed more. It is all too easy for me to get loaded with weariness when I have a … Continue reading

Posted in Abundance, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Fun Photos Friday

Sources: Deer, Dog & Cat: Jan Beekman shared The Craft of the Wise photo “Epic Catch”” Paws to Talk shared Dog Lover’s photo “Best Friends Forever” Paws to Talk shared Dog Lover’s photo Snail & Turtle: Forever Awezome

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Bathroom Humor (It’s Not What You May Be Thinking)

<a (Source: Unknown) The first photo is a restroom/toilet room on the 10th floor of a building and the floor is painted to look floor-less. The mirrored facility with the woman holding the door is the same restroom/toilet room that … Continue reading

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Happenings

“Love is not a matter of what happens in life. It’s a matter of what’s happening in your heart.” –Ken Keyes I also believe that happiness is not a matter of what happens in your life. It’s a matter of … Continue reading

Posted in Death, Growth/Learning, Joy & Happiness, Life, Loss, Love, Mistakes, Observations, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts, Suffering, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Project Updates & Requests for Info

As you probably know I wrote my first short children’s story titled “Clyde and I” (you can see it at a recent post of the same title) for my grandkids. I’m considering writing more, and possibly creating one or more … Continue reading

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Whispered Wisdom

It is most often when in silence that I can hear the whispered wisdom of my spirit. Love, Russ

Posted in Growth/Learning, Introspection, My Beliefs, Observations, Spirit, Wisdom, Words or Quotes I Believe I Coined but please let me know if you heard them earlier elsewhere | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Clyde and I

OK, this post is going to take some explaining first. In a recent reply to a comment made by fellow blogger and friend Diana S providing an update on the song that she and her daughter’s generosity inspired, I joked … Continue reading

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Friendship, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Poetry I Wrote, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments