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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.

Awakening

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” – Carl Jung This has certainly proven true for me. I used to dream a lot, and even made many … Continue reading

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He Got To the Bottom of the Situation

Some weekend humor. (Some might say weakened humor.) This joke is dedicated to anyone who is having the kind of day described in the joke. May it bring a smile to your face and be the beginning of a much … Continue reading

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Originally posted on sharechair:
Most people who spend any time at all on the internet have come across a fair share of “viral videos”. Often of animals, or babies, or silly situations, they are videos that have become really popular…

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It’s a Conspiracy!

Y’all are ganging up on me! You’ve given three more awards to me just today! The latest perpetrator is none other than Ivon Prefontaine of the interesting and thought-provoking Teacher As Transformer blog that you can find here: http://ivonprefontaine.com/2012/12/07/more-awards/#comment-2363 Ivon … Continue reading

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It’s a Small World After All

It’s a small world after all. Perhaps it’s a little too small for Chris Burd. It turns out that when he was a kid he sat on the lap of a Santa at a shopping mall that 15 years later … Continue reading

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Misifusa’s Kindness and My Compromise

Misifusa has just nominated my blog for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award. Thank you! I am honored. For those who haven’t yet discovered her gem of a blog, I recommend that you check it out at http://misifusa.wordpress.com/ Congratulations … Continue reading

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An Apology & A Thank You

As the number of readers and followers has grown, my turnaround time has been stretched beyond what is expected or even reasonable. I apologize. You all deserve better than I am able to give. I could either keep trying to … Continue reading

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Originally posted on A Daily Thought:
Much of life can never be explained but only witnessed.   NAIROBI (AFP) – A  baby hippopotamus that survived the Tsunami waves on the Kenyan coast has formed a strong bond with a giant…

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“That’s What We Do. It’s Why We’re Here.”

Kevin Briggs has saved hundreds of lives. He’s a guardian on the Golden Gate Bridge for the California Highway Patrol. The bridge is a magnificent monument to the spirit, courage, and ingenuity, of humanity and the to San Francisco Bay … Continue reading

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Originally posted on The Gratitude Gardener:
This is so humbling, don’t you think?  

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