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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.

All Heroes To Me

These people are all heroes to me. They are window washers at a children’s hospital in Pittsburgh. Can you imagine what it would feel like to be seriously ill and see Spiderman, Superman, or Batman right outside your window, waving … Continue reading

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Thank you for this post, Gina. I’d never heard of this man, and that is a shame. I’d love for all the students in the world to learn of him and of those like him. They’re models for the future … Continue reading

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Beautifiers

“Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers and are famous preservers of youthful looks.” –Charles Dickens (Source: Wordsmith.org) Beautifiers I agree They are indeed And believe Those attributes And attitudes Along with kindness And gratitude Beautify lives And worlds. –Russ Towne

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“What’s On The Inside”

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10151182143906386&set=vb.543356385&type=2&theater This young boy get’s it in so many ways. He could teach many adults a lot about living, loving, and life. Love, Russ

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“I Owe It To My Soul…”

Sounds to me like a good way to live! Russ

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A Pizza Shop With A Great Big Heart–And a Bunch Of Smaller Ones Too!

http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/pizza-chain-makes-special-delivery-soldier-afghanistan-035216851–abc-news-topstories.html This story touched me and I think will touch you too. Russ

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One Of His Canines Appears To Be Getting Loose

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A 3-year Violinist Plays In Front Of Thousands

I enjoyed this and thought you might too. I love the various expressions on his face and those of the audience. Russ

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A Dark Choice

“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. –Jean-Paul Sartre (Source: Wordsmith.org) Sadly, as some people age, rather than seeing things more clearly and broadening their horizons, they instead … Continue reading

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“Let’s All Be On The Same Team…And Make The World Awesome”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/26/kid-president-pep-talk-soul-pancake-video_n_2558404.html?&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 I enjoyed watching this funny message that is filled with wisdom too. Love, Russ

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