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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.

Kids Rewarded for Good Manners at Wash. Restaurant

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

I love to see well-behaved young children while dining out. Apparently, so do the management and employees of Sogno di Vino in Poulsbo. Snippets: To Laura King, her three children were acting normal while enjoying dinner at an Italian restaurant … Continue reading →

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This Buddy Really Came Through

Posted on February 9, 2013 by russtowne

My Old Friend-Final Mix There are so many sad stories about homeless people in my country, that when I find an especially happy one I like to share it. This is the story of a homeless man in a remote … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Communicating, Connection/Connecting, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Songs For Sale That I Wrote or Co-Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

The Herd

Posted on February 8, 2013 by russtowne

In the piece below I was able to combine two of my favorite passions, investing and poetry. Russ The Herd Following the herd has kept people alive For many thousands of years. But they tend to forget in investing That … Continue reading →

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No Guarrantees

Posted on February 7, 2013 by russtowne

“There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.” –“Emmanuel” Source: Online Wellness Network Sounds about right to me. I also believe that from the viewpoint of courage, … Continue reading →

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From Grief To AdDRESSING A Real Need

Posted on February 6, 2013 by russtowne

Sometimes good things come from tragedies. This is one of those stories. Snippets: “When Sherrill and Joe Garrett’s 7-month-old son, Jacob, died in May, they were devastated. “Jacob – whom they called Jake – was their only child together, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Healing, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Guilty

Posted on February 5, 2013 by russtowne

“You have the heart of a poet” I was told for the longest time But I only recently began to write And became guilty of the rhyming crime. –Russ Towne

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More Often Than I Can Count

Posted on February 5, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Forever Awezome) This sounds like great advice to me, as I’ve been weak and wrong more often than I can count, and I’m getting older every day. Love, Russ

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A Magnificent Banquet

Posted on February 5, 2013 by russtowne

I believe that wanting to feel connected is a very real human need, but if by joining any group I am required to feel disconnected from any other part of humankind, the price of membership is too high. It would … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Connection/Connecting, My Beliefs, My Written Works Misc., Observations, Words or Quotes I Believe I Coined but please let me know if you heard them earlier elsewhere | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

For Those Who Could Use A Smile Or Laugh Today

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

The cops tried their best but couldn’t get a peep out of the perp… Then they tried to get his collaborators to talk, but they were too chicken. The poor chick had no chance because he’d been cooped up in … Continue reading →

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What I Know For Sure

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

My friend Shian at http://shianwrites.wordpress.com/ asked the question in a recent post: What do you know for sure? I thought it was a great question. Here is my reply: I know for sure that I am happiest, feel most connected, … Continue reading →

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