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.

Our Song Did Well on Day One of the 2012 Songwriters Conference

Posted on September 9, 2012 by russtowne

I am a lucky and very grateful man. Songwriters fly in from around the world to come to this annual conference that just happens to be about 20 minutes away from my home. It started off on Friday night with … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Dreams, Passion, Patience & Persistence, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged concert, conference, exes, film, films, industry, lyric, lyrics, music, so, songwriter's, Songwriting, Sunset Concert, TV | 29 Comments

Forgotten Story of 9/11: World’s Biggest Boat Lift

Posted on September 9, 2012 by russtowne

Many people don’t know that on 9/11 500,000 people who were trapped in the chaos and devastation of new York City escaped via the world’s biggest boat lift. It was bigger than what occurred at Dunkirk. Attached is an inspiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged 9/11, boat lift, New York City | 4 Comments

In the Recording Studio

Posted on September 7, 2012 by russtowne

Before I share my experience in the recording studio, I want to thank those of you who trusted me with your email address so that I could share my newest song with you, and for the wonderful feedback I’ve received … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity | Tagged execs, executives, films, industry, movies, music, music industry exes, Nashville, recording, recording studio, song, studio, television, tracks, TV, vocalist | 19 Comments

My New Song: “No More Secrets/No More Lies”

Posted on September 7, 2012 by russtowne

I can’t get the Media Uploader to work to post my latest song. I apologize. I’d be happy to send a free copy of it to you via email if you’d be willing to send your email address to me … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Uncategorized | Tagged free, song, songs | Leave a comment

What a Difference an Hour Makes!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by russtowne

I’m so jazzed! In the last hour: I’ve made plans to go to the music studio while the vocalist Allyson Paige allysonpaige.com sings the song “No More Secrets/No More Lies” that Denis Loiseau and I co-wrote. We’re having a demo … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Joy & Happiness, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged "No More Secrets/No More Lies", adventure, Allyson Paige, collaborator, Denis Loiseau, experience, Love, lyric, lyrics, music, music industry, music industry execs, song, Songwriting, studio, vocalist, WCS, West Coast Songwriters | 28 Comments

Nature’s Reminder

Posted on September 4, 2012 by russtowne

I believe that it is no accident that the most favored flower of love in many cultures–the rose–often has big thorns along with the beauty of their exquisitely designed shape, vibrant colors, soft sensuous petals, and perfume-like scents. I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Beauty, Challenges, Love, Nature, Observations | Tagged beauty, color, colors, Life, Love, perfume, petals, rose, scent, true, truest, vibrant | 21 Comments

A Proposal Disney Flash Mob Style

Posted on September 4, 2012 by russtowne

There is something magical about young people in love surrounded by friends all working together to make a moment unique, special, and memorable. Add enthusiastic dancing that clearly took a lot of time and effort to synchronize to vibrant or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments

A World As Big As Your Heart

Posted on September 3, 2012 by russtowne

“A person’s world is only as big as his heart.” –Tanya A. Moore (Source: Tiny Buddha) I believe that saying is true and wise. As my heart has grown so has my world. Russ

Posted in Growth/Learning, Love, Quotes I Love, Truth, Wisdom | Tagged grow, grown, heart, Love, Tanya A. Moore, Tiny Buddha, true, truth, wisdom, wise, world | 16 Comments

The Worst Kind Of Loneliness

Posted on September 2, 2012 by russtowne

Most people have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. That saddens me for the person and for the world that is deprived of their gifts. I don’t know what the total answer to that tragedy is, but I’ll bet … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Healing, Loneliness, Making the World a Better Place, Observations | Tagged acid, corrosive acid, faith, false friends, Feel, friends, gift, give, giving, Hope, kind, kindness, loneliness, Love, pain, powe, powerful, share, spirit, suicide | 44 Comments

Every Gift Has People Who Would Appreciate It

Posted on September 2, 2012 by russtowne

One rarely accomplishes anything worthwhile by hiding in a crowd. If we aren’t sticking out then we are hiding the gifts that we could be giving to the world. We all have something to share and sometime ago I decided … Continue reading →