Author Archives: russtowne

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 Sweetest Words of All

Posted on January 9, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve had lots of roles and titles But of the many things I’ve been called “Husband”, “Dad”, and “Grandpa” Are the sweetest of them all! –Russ Towne

Posted in Abundance, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged dad, grandfather, Grandpa, husband, Love, sweetest, titles, words | Leave a comment

The Wish

Posted on January 9, 2013 by russtowne

I just got a chuckle from the comment below from http://www.mikeysFunnies.com and think you may enjoy it too: I just wish once someone would call me “Sir” without adding, “You’re making a scene.” Russ

Posted in Humor | Tagged chuckle, enjoy, humor, mikey's, mikeysFunnies, scene, sir, www.mikeysFunnies.com | 7 Comments

Mirages

Posted on January 9, 2013 by russtowne

It happened without warning One moment everything was clear But then my eye glasses broke And my life became a blur But my fuzzy vision Brought into sharp relief That what happened to my eyes Can happen to cherished beliefs … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry I Wrote, Truth | Tagged air, broken, built, clear, eyeglasses, eyes, ground, mirage, mirages, relief, shattered, vision, warning | 2 Comments

Posted on January 9, 2013 by russtowne

Two beautiful messages and reminders from dear friend Gina. Russ

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Learning to See

Posted on January 8, 2013 by russtowne

“We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” ~Sam Keen (Source: tinybuddha via Facebook) I love this quote. To me, love is about looking past a person’s human imperfections … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Quotes I Love | Tagged Facebook, focused, heart, human, imperfections, Love, Sam Keen, spirit, tinybuddha | 6 Comments

Poets Corner

Posted on January 7, 2013 by russtowne

Thanks to billgncs I just discovered Poets Corner. I’ve signed up for, and am following it, but at this point I do not yet know much about it. I plan to list some of my poetry there. It might be … Continue reading →

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The Little Girl

Posted on January 7, 2013 by russtowne

I just saw this photo and it made me smile. It is ostensibly of an old woman, but her spirit shines through so brightly that I also saw a little girl full of fun, curiosity, and delight. My Beloved also … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Beauty, Joy & Happiness, Photos That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged aging, beloved, brightly, curiosity, delight, fun, girl, little, old, old woman, shines, smile, spirit, treasure, warmth, young, young girl, youth | 4 Comments

A Hole In My Heart That Wouldn’t Heal

Posted on January 6, 2013 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all who have had someone dear to them choose to turn their back on them and walk away. If you have a hole in your heart that has never quite healed, this post is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Feelings/Emotions, Friendship, Healing, Hope | Tagged best, dearest, divorce, estranged, Friend, friends, Friendship, heart, hole, Hope, Love, oldest, reach out, reconcile, reconciliation | 10 Comments

The Race

Posted on January 5, 2013 by russtowne

This poem is dedicated to all who are weary and craving sleep. May you soon enjoy blessed slumber! Russ The Race Moving in slow motion Barely able to think at all Vision is getting fuzzy Movements slowing to a crawl … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry I Wrote | Tagged door, exhaustion, face, floor, pillow, sleep, slumber, weary | 10 Comments

A Better World Indeed

Posted on January 3, 2013 by russtowne

Below are snippets from, and a link to, a story that I believe is a shining example of world-class generosity. A man has loaned his only home rent free to a family a family of five for a year. Russ … Continue reading →