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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.

For Those Who Could Use a Smile Today

“…you’ve got a brand new key!” http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=341rybZ42vA

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Free Hugs

A dear relative sent this to me and I wwanted to share the hugs with you. I recommend having the volume turned up a bit. From Sondrio, Italy. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=hN8CKwdosjE Russ

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Success & Will Rogers

I never met a saying from Will Rogers that I didn’t like. So it was with extra pleasure that I read a post about him at stuffitellmysister.me. If you haven’t checked out the homespun fun at that site I recommend … Continue reading

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Learning How to Love Unconditionally

Learning How to Love Unconditionally.

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Perfection

I am a happy man. My four-month-old two-toothed (teethed?) grandson Thomas chuckled himself to sleep and is in a seat at eye level just a few feet from where I sit sharing my thoughts with you. My dog Duke is … Continue reading

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Astounding Ourselves

“If we all did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astound ourselves.”–Thomas Edison I lived much of my life in great fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of making a fool of myself. Fear of being … Continue reading

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My Heroes: Warriors and Peacemakers: James Stewart

I recently realized that all of my favorite heroes were either warriors or peacemakers. I thought that was a bit odd. Yeah, I know, a lot about me is more than a bit odd, but in this case I dug … Continue reading

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This one is a two-fer for sure. Her article is fun and heart-warming and the video is absolutely wonderful. Do yourself a favor and be sure to watch it until the end. I enjoyed it immensely. Russ

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Originally posted on Dr Bill Wooten:
“More often than not, people expect to be made happy. They understand happiness as something that comes from without; something that is conditioned and depends on other people, things, or circumstances. It is very…

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Collateral Kindness

A kind reader recently complimented this blog and asked what I put on my cornflakes or breakfast bars in the morning that always made me so cheerful. Reading her comment warmed my heart and made me laugh. You’ll see why … Continue reading

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