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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.

The Birds

Posted on March 28, 2013 by russtowne

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/birds-turns-50-alfred-hitchcock-drew-fear-real-212627871.html I’m generally not all that much into the horror genre in movies. I figure that I’ve had enough horror in my life that when I see a movie I want it to be funny or uplifting. (Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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No One Alive Is Youer Than You!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Sun Gazer’s photo) Ain’t that the truth? Love, Russ

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“If Only…”

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

“If Only…” “If only…” he said ‘til the day he died Let regrets drown His dreams inside Paralyzed in the present By mistakes of the past Gave up on living Until dying at last Few words are so cruel Or … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago Today

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

Ten years ago today I’d been in a completely different profession for nearly 30 years, one that I no longer enjoyed, and hadn’t for a long time. So ten years ago today I took the plunge into the investment management … Continue reading →

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To See How High They Can Fly

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

Sometimes words start forming in my head And that can be a good place to start But I’m happier with what I write When words start flowing from my heart For it’s from there my spirit sings And helps my … Continue reading →

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Signs of Warmer Times

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

Show Offs Yellow Beauties Spring Colors Mellow Yellow Antique Rose Explosion After sending photos of snow in my last post, I promised that I’d send some of warmer times. Here they are. I took all of these photos at my … Continue reading →

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Photo Phun

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: LMAO Cop Humor) (Source: Laugh It’s Free via Karen Robescue-Fan Page) (Source: Forever Awezome) Since two of these photos are of frozen climes, I will soon send to you some of warmer times… Love, Russ

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“He Believed In Me”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by russtowne

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=547862351901352 Every once in a while a video comes along that is so powerful that I get the chills watching it. This is one of those videos. No one believed in him. Not even himself. His situation was hopeless. Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Healing, Health, Hope, Optimism, Patience & Persistence, Strength, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Choosing What To Follow

Posted on March 26, 2013 by russtowne

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” –Rumi (via Online Wellness Network) I like this quote, and my first thought when reading it was that I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Believe, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Joy & Happiness, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

I Just Couldn’t Help Myself

Posted on March 26, 2013 by russtowne

Please forgive me in advance for the joke I’m about to tell (because you may not want to after you’ve read it)… Overheard at an old time western bar – There’s going to be a hanging today, Brown Paper Pete … Continue reading →

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