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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.

Creating Joy

“Life will bring you pain all by itself. Your responsibility is to create joy.” ~Milton Erickson (Source: tinybuddha) I really like this quote. It makes a lot of sense to me. I hope that often when I create joy, I … Continue reading

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Weighty History Humor

Now, for something lighter, and heavier… ;-D! A tour bus arrived at Runnymede, England. The guide asked the tourists to gather around and then said, “You are standing on the very spot where the barons forced King John to sign … Continue reading

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Originally posted on The Hand-Written Life:
Hello all!  How was everyone’s weekend?  I spent mine wasting WAY too much time on Pinterest and running errands with Captain America…all in all I’d say it was pretty successful 😉 Plus, while I was putzing…

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Back In the Flow

When I make plans Life often intrudes But I believe that Is just an excuse When I focus on things That help me to grow I find all kinds of time To get back in the flow I make time … Continue reading

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Not-So-Troubling Blessings

“Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.” Unknown (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) I’m a firm believer in the wisdom of the above words, … Continue reading

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Wonder Women

This post is dedicated to all women who keep life from becoming boring, including My Beloved who often makes me wonder! ;-D! Love, Russ

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Touch Of Heaven

A FB friend posted this photo and quote. I love the quote. I believe that heaven already touches earth in many ways and places, including many parts of nature and wherever you share your spirit. Thank you! Love, Russ

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The Heart Would Never Understand

I just read a quote that I hadn’t read before from Gina’s wonderful http://professionsforpeace.com/2013/02/08/raising-energy-towards-peace/ that I really like and that led to this post. (The best quotes get me to thinking, feeling, and doing.) Someone asked the Dalai Lama, “Why … Continue reading

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What One Does When They Do

When one falls down again and again Getting back up is an important start But it’s what one does when they do That’s a better measure of their heart! –Russ Towne

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Gossip Machines

I try not to feed Gossip Machines As they are often Untrue and mean I can’t say I never fed them Because that would be untrue In my weaker moments I gossiped Though I now work hard not to Gossip … Continue reading

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