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.

Regrets vs. Mistakes

Posted on November 12, 2012 by russtowne

“I’d rather have a life full of mistakes than have a heart full of regrets.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) Me too. Then again, I’d rather learn far more from the mistakes of others than have to make them all myself to … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged heart, Life, Love, mistakes, regrets, tinybuddha, unknown | 19 Comments

“The Magic Of Belle Isle”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by russtowne

I recently was doing the Netflix equivalent of channel surfing when I came across a movie that I’d never heard of before called “The Magic of Belle Isle”. I wasn’t particularly intrigued by the name and was about to move … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakthroughs, Children, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Following Your Passion, Fun Vids, Healing, Imagination, Pain & Grief, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged "The Magic of Belle Isle", comdey, daughter, daughters, drama, drunk, elephant, laugh, laughed, Love, Morgan Freeman, Mother, mouse, Rob Reiner, whelchair, writer | 9 Comments

Success

Posted on November 10, 2012 by russtowne

“Success is liking yourself, liking what your do, and liking how you do it.” –Maya Angelou That’s sounds like a pretty decent definition to me, as I believe that to do those things, one’s thoughts, words, and actions will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes I Love, Spirit, Success | Tagged Actions, alignment, decent, definition, do, heart, like, liking, Maya Angelou, pretty, spirit, Success, thoughts, words | 18 Comments

“Eight Lanes Of Danger”

Posted on November 9, 2012 by russtowne

I noticed that some of my earlier songs can no longer can be listened to via the original posts so I’m re-posting them so newer readers have an opportunity to hear them. Hopefully for long-term readers you’ll enjoy the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

Water Fight!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by russtowne

(A revised re-post for newer readers to this site.) Some of my favorite moments in life have occurred on a whim. For example: Water fights between my Beloved and me. In the bathroom. They would often start innocently enough such … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, True Stories I've Written | Tagged bathroom, beloved, children, door, fight, fun, kids, laughter, mature, Mother, shower, sink, spontaniety, truce, water, water fight, water-clogged, wife | 20 Comments

H.O.P.E.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by russtowne

H.O.P.E. Hold On, Pain Ends. I like this easy way to remember that when bad things happen, this too shall pass. Russ

Posted in Hope | Tagged ends., H.O.P.E., hold, Hope, on, pain | 12 Comments

Earth’s Music

Posted on November 7, 2012 by russtowne

“The Earth has music for those who listen.” –Wm Shakespeare From the rhythm of ocean waves To the dance by sun and moon Everything has a cadence If we listen for its tune. –Russ Towne

Posted in Nature, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged Earth, listen, moon, music, rhythm, Shakespeare, sun, tune, waves | 9 Comments

“Nature’s Symphony”

Posted on November 6, 2012 by russtowne

Here is my latest song, “Nature’s Symphony”. I wrote the lyric and Kevin Harris did the rest. Russ

Posted in Nature, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged birds, choir, coyotes, forest, forest choir, harmony, Kevin Harris, Love, melody, Mockingbird, moon, nature, nature's, Nature's Symphony, Russ Towne, song, symphony, waterfall | 12 Comments

Parahawking

Posted on November 6, 2012 by russtowne

I found this video soothing, exhilarating, relaxing, and thrilling all at the same time. Russ

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Fun Vids, Nature | Tagged beach, hawk, ocean, paragliding, parahawking, parasailing, Rio | 4 Comments

Enchanted

Posted on November 4, 2012 by russtowne

Some folks say there’s too much silence When out in the country If only they could hear All the sounds that inspire me The leaves on each tree do their own little dance As they sway to every tune When … Continue reading →