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.

I Wonder Too

Posted on September 1, 2012 by russtowne

WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN By Al Keeney (a longtime Funnies reader!) Source: http://www.mikeysFunnies.com I had noticed the young man bagging groceries before. He took his job seriously and worked at it diligently. It’s not easy for a person … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Al Keeney, choir, Downs, Downs Syndrome, Heaven, like, sermon, www.mikeysFunnies.com | 25 Comments

Something Wonderful Is About To Happen

Posted on August 31, 2012 by russtowne

“Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen.” — Unknown (at least to me) Source: Jolyn of theJolynProject.com fame. I truly believe in the wisdom of this approach to life. The more I use … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Optimism, Quotes I Love, Wisdom | Tagged bad days, believe, Jolyn, optimism, something wonderful, thejolynproject.com, wake up, wisdom, wonderful | 15 Comments

Posted on August 31, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on Words/Love:
If you had been sitting at the edge of the field, quietly going about the busy work of observing, you might have noticed her creep out from among the trees. You might have thought she…

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Knowledge and Wisdom

Posted on August 31, 2012 by russtowne

“Knowledge is proud that she knows so much. Wisdom is humble that she knows no more.” –William Cowper Source: Onlinewellnessnetwork.com Russ

Posted in Quotes I Love, Wisdom | Tagged humble, know, knowledge, knows, Onlinewellnessnetwork.com, William Cowper, wisdom | 2 Comments

Posted on August 31, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on istopforsuffering:
Never let a day pass without looking for the good, feeling the good within you,praising, appreciating, blessing, and being grateful.Make it your life commitment, and you will stand in utter awe of what happens in your…

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When I Needed Them Most

Posted on August 30, 2012 by russtowne

“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who came and stayed by you side when you needed them most.” –Unknown (at least to me) Like everyone, there have been times in my life when I needed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness | Tagged daughter, fiance', friends, Friendship, friendships, intensive care, Life, life partner, Love, loved, soul mate, wife | 21 Comments

Recycling a Bottle–Flash Mob Style

Posted on August 30, 2012 by russtowne

Starts a bit slow but I found it worth the two minutes of my life it took to watch it. I loved the last 30 seconds or so.

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For Those Trying to Hide–Or Hide From–Who They Are

Posted on August 30, 2012 by russtowne

Be weird. Be Random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you are trying to hide. I read the above as a FB post earlier today. I wonder how many broken or boring relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Living, Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged hide, hiding, Love, random, Relationship, Relationships, weird, who you are | 12 Comments

It’s The Little Things…With Flapping Wings

Posted on August 30, 2012 by russtowne

A dozen Canada Geese just flew in V-formation over my office only about 30 feet above me and gloriously honking away. I love such moments. They bring so up many positive feelings and memories that I sometimes get the chills … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Making Memories, Nature, Uncategorized | Tagged bird sanctuary, Canada Geese, ducks, feathers, flapping, flight, fly, flying, game preserve, glorious, gloriously, sunrise, wings | 17 Comments

Obsessive Compulsive Last Word Disorder. (OCLWD)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by russtowne

I just read a fun post at Talk To Diana that has a serious element to it. Here are snippets: “The last word on the last word… Obsessive Compulsive Last Word Disorder. (OCLWD) Maybe I should re-name my blog The … Continue reading →