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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.

Embracing the Present

“You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.” (seen at the wonderful site I Stop For Suffering. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/I-stop-for-suffering/263956387017672 ). Russ

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“It Was A Love Thing”

Here is a great example of kindness being love in action: Teacher Danielle Caroll lost her ring but was pretty sure she knew which garbage truck it was in. She left a note on the truck about it and to … Continue reading

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Originally posted on appliedalliance:
“Life is too short to waste any amount of time on wondering what other people think about you. In the first place, if they had better things going on in their lives, they wouldn’t have the…

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Every Great Dream

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer and is fulfilled by a doer. –Line one: Harriet Tubman –Line two: Russ Towne Russ

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“Kindness Is Love In Action”

billgncs of http://bwthoughts.wordpress.com/ fame made a comment to one of my posts yesterday that I not only love, but I’ve pondered at length. He said, “I think kindness is love in action.” I’ve shortened it to “Kindness is love in … Continue reading

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Setting the Prisoner Free

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ~ Lewis B. Smedes

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A Humble Man Who Walked On The Moon Is Gone

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon is gone. He died at age 82, leaving an amazing legacy. Goodbye, Mr. Armstrong. Thank you for modeling modesty while achieving great things. May your next journey be even more … Continue reading

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Being Old Has Its Advantages

I was at a restaurant with My Beloved on our Date Night yesterday, and got to order off the Seniors menu for the first time. I expected that along with lower prices, the portions would be smaller. I couldn’t have … Continue reading

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Here’s to Grandma’s Everywhere

“Grandma’s are mom’s with lots of frosting.” (As seen in a post at Zen and Genki’s blog honoring her Grandma. It was a wonderful tribute.) Russ

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Kindness To A Stranger May Save A Woman’s Life

Jennifer Vasilakos was at an intersection trying to raise $20,000 for a stem cell procedure she needs to help save her life because she suffers from kidney failure and does not qualify for a transplant. When a man stopped to … Continue reading

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