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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.

“A Vehicle for Awakening”

Posted on December 14, 2012 by russtowne

“Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” –Buddha (Source: Samuel “Gentoku” McCree via tinybuddha @ http://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-powerful-things-to-do-for-yourself-when-youre-sick/) “A vehicle for awakening!” Wow, what a wise and beautiful way to view our bodies. Russ

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My Poetry

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

Hi everyone. This post is an elaboration of a reply I gave to a relatively new reader of my blog’s comment along the lines of that he likes poetry and wishes he could write it too. I thought you might … Continue reading →

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The First

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

She whispered, “I like you” That’s all the prompting I’d need As we stood in the shade Of a towering tree We were both new at this And acted kind of shy When we leaned toward each other We quickly … Continue reading →

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My Daily Fix

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if it were possible, speak a few reasonable words. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832) (Source: … Continue reading →

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Getting Into The Spirit

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

My Beloved and I just came back from our weekly Date Night after a nice dinner out and then driving around seeing some neighborhoods with amazing Christmas light displays. But none quite as amazing as the house linked or URL’d … Continue reading →

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Every Chance That I Get

Posted on December 13, 2012 by russtowne

I don’t know what tomorrow will bring Or even how today will end But I do know that of all of my blessings The greatest are my family and friends. I could live a long life or die a second … Continue reading →

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Dream-Kiss

Posted on December 12, 2012 by russtowne

I work from home and have no commute, so My Beloved often leaves for work before I rise in the morning. That leads to a morning ritual that I love: The Dream-Kiss Asleep in our bed So soft and warm. … Continue reading →

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A Knock on the Door

Posted on December 12, 2012 by russtowne

A reader named Bill just mentioned the singing group called The Temptations, and that made me think about a post I’d created last year involving one of their songs, so I thought I’d re-post it for newer readers: A Knock … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party Humor

Posted on December 11, 2012 by russtowne

Some tongue-in-cheek advice for those wo are going to their company’s holiday party: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/23-rules-of-the-office-holiday-party-160949404.html My favorite: There are two types of company holiday parties. There are company holiday parties in which employees bring their spouses or significant others and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 11, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
Everyone is gifted, but some people never open their package ~ unknown When I’m tired and have had enough… when I’m sure I don’t have what it takes… You amaze me. Your gifts and talents Your passion,…

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