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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.

An Amazing Trick to Keep An Open Bottle of Champagne from Going Flat

Posted on December 28, 2012 by russtowne

During a recent holiday gathering, a bottle of sparkling wine was opened but only half drunk at the end of the evening. Nobody wanted to finish the bottle off, but we didn’t want to waste it either. Someone suggested placing … Continue reading →

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Dying Boy Closer to World Record

Posted on December 28, 2012 by russtowne

Dalton Dingus knows that the world really does care. That’s something that many adults in the world have yet to learn. Dalton is a little boy who is dying, but has his heart set on breaking a Guinness world record … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Challenges, Children, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

4 Things You Didn’t Learn In Driver’s Ed

Posted on December 27, 2012 by russtowne

I found this article informative and interesting. It contains updated strategies for driving safely. A snippet: A cop I know was once fiddling with the in-car computer with his right hand while driving the car with his left hand at … Continue reading →

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“Unbroken” Is Being Made Into A Movie

Posted on December 23, 2012 by russtowne

I believe I created a post sometime ago about a non-fiction audiobook I’d just heard called “Unbroken” about a most amazing man named Louis Zamperini. I’m excited to learn that a movie is being made about him. Here are some … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Heroes, Hope, Patience & Persistence, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Love Is…

Posted on December 23, 2012 by russtowne

I love this cartoon and it’s message, and have learned that perhaps the most important time to show I care is when I’m most angry. When I can say “I love you” and mean it at a time when many … Continue reading →

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I Can See Noises

Posted on December 23, 2012 by russtowne
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Posted on December 23, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on Russ Towne's A Grateful Man :
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For those Who Could Use A Smile Today

Posted on December 23, 2012 by russtowne
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Posted on December 20, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on Sticky Notes And Quotes:
This quote appears ever more true to me as my life adventure continues. Russ Sticky Notes And Quotes View original post

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Funk Relievers

Posted on December 20, 2012 by russtowne

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” –Emory Austin (Source: Online Wellness Network) This sounds like good advice to me (as long as they are happy, uplifting songs). I also find that smiling, looking up, … Continue reading →

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