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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.

Saddled Up and Ridin’ the Trail

Posted on June 14, 2018 by russtowne

With the recent release of Desperate Journeys, Desperate Journeys my book of five suspenseful, action-packed crime stories, I have now saddled up and am ridin’ the trail of writing western stories that will be included in several books of western tales by … Continue reading →

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Playing a New Game in the Middle East

Posted on June 13, 2018 by russtowne

    Photo Credit: Josh Pepper via Unsplash.com Jatta, Tel-Aviv-Yavo, Israel A New Game “We have all become friends.” Such sweet words, especially when the “We” are leftists, right-wingers, Orthodox Jews and Arab Muslims in the Middle East. With Love, … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Joke

Posted on June 13, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Pete Wright via Unsplash.com today’sFUNNY=========================== As I left the grocery store, I noticed two little kids, maybe six or seven years old, selling candy bars in front of the store to raise money for their school band. “I’ll … Continue reading →

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A Pregnant Fireman

Posted on June 11, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Arny Mortgensen via Unsplash.com today’sFUNNY=========================== “Give me a sentence about a public servant,” said a teacher. The small boy wrote: “The fireman came down the ladder pregnant.” The teacher took the lad aside to correct him: “Don’t you … Continue reading →

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My Writer’s Lair

Posted on June 10, 2018 by russtowne

I’ve often been curious as to where writers go when they create their worlds. In case you’ve ever wondered where I go, the above are images of my writer’s lair. You may notice the ever-present dogs and at least one … Continue reading →

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New Hope for Desert Dwellers

Posted on June 10, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Levi Xu via Unsplash.com Progress continues in the goal to provide greater water supplies for desert dweller. Below are snippets from an article linked below about a unique water harvesting method from desert air. While there are numerous … Continue reading →

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The Pack is Back!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by russtowne

Meet the pack that has my back and keeps me company during the day: Sadie the Black Lab Penny the cattle dog (mostly white) Coda (the tiny one that acts like he’s a Great Dane) Kit (the one in the … Continue reading →

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A New Ride for an Inspiring Lady

Posted on June 6, 2018 by russtowne

Here’s a story that brightened my day and put a smile on my face. “For years, Debra Davis has been a loving role model for her local high school students … So as a means of repaying Davis for her years … Continue reading →

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What Caught My Eyes

Posted on June 5, 2018 by russtowne

I stepped out of an underground parking garage and saw neon-blue tree trunks and branches at Palo Alto’s Civic Center. They were clearly painted, but I don’t know why. I’ll bet some of you will. Proof that dragons love to … Continue reading →

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I LOVE This Idea

Posted on June 1, 2018 by russtowne

Image: Cedric Frixon via Unsplash.com This news brought a big smile to my face and likely will do the same for you: “You’ve probably seen the heart-wrenching photos of the damage plastic six-pack rings can do to marine life. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, great ideas, Oceans/Sea Shores, Science/Research/Discovery, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment