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.

Winnie The Pooh Is Calling For You!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by russtowne

I just read a Good Tribe Facebook post that they appear to have found at youjustlearned.com that brought a smile to my face. It said that Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh, calls sick children who are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Healing, Illness, Parenting | Tagged children, Feel Good Tribe, hospital, ill, Jim Cummings, kids, parents, personalized song, phone call, sick, Winnie the Pooh, YouJustLearned.com | 7 Comments

My First Songwriting Contract!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

Remember when I mentioned that my song co-written with Denis Loiseau “No More Secrets/No More Lies” was recently picked up by a couple of music industry execs? Last night I received and today I agreed to a contract from one … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Dreams, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged "No More Secrets/No More Lies", contract, Denis Loiseau, exec, execs, Hollywood, industry, music, music industry execs, song | 27 Comments

True Love Captured On Film

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

I found these photograps powerfully touching and inspiring. 50 glimpses of amazing love. http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/the-50-most-romantic-photographs-of-all-time Russ

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Endeavor

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw the space shuttle Endeavor being flown over Silicon Valley headed south from what used to be called Moffett Field. It was a great moment for me. I remember the beautiful posters my then-young boys had hanging in … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiring, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Endeavor, Moffett, shuttle, Silicon Valley, space, Space Camp, space shuttle Endeavor | 10 Comments

Fascinating Answer to Deep-Sea Mystery Circle

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

Nature constantly amazes me. He is another example as to why: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/mystery-behind-deep-sea-crop-circles-off-coast-165833308.html Russ

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The Ig Nobels Are Announced

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

In the “Truth is often stranger than fiction department” this article is likely to get you smiling or at least shaking your head in wonder. http://news.yahoo.com/blowhard-silencer-dead-fish-brain-science-win-spoof-010231144–sector.html Russ

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I Flew Like Superman and Crashed Like Wyle E. Coyote

Posted on September 20, 2012 by russtowne

When I was 16 I worked at a restaurant. After a large wedding reception, a man gave a nearly full case of Champagne to the restaurant staff as a tip. We were all 16-18. Amazingly, I was able to ride, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, True Stories I've Written | Tagged bicycle, Champagne, crashed, flew, restaurant, Superman, Wyle E. Coyote | 6 Comments

Pig Saves Baby Goat From Drowning

Posted on September 20, 2012 by russtowne

I love when I see animals of different species rescue and support each other. If they can do it, it seems as though humans of different races, cultures, and religions, could do more of it. Below is a link to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Kindness, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged baby goat, drowning, kid, pig, rescue, rescues, zoo | 4 Comments

An Infinite Succession of Presents

Posted on September 20, 2012 by russtowne

(Originally posted on March 30, 2012) “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Courage, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love | Tagged act, behaved, believe, compassion, courage, different, direction, energy, gives, grand, Howard Zinn, Infinite, kindness, magnificently, people, presents, sacrifice, succession, us, utopian, wisdom, Wisdom Quotes, world | 6 Comments

Posted on September 19, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on The Hand-Written Life:
Matt Woodrum is an 11 year old boy with Cerebral Palsy. Although he was given the option to sit out during his school’s Field Day, he chose to compete in the 400-meter race. Despite…

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