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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.

The Kind Road

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

One of my goals with this blog is that when writing a humorous post I want to always take the kind road, mostly laughing at myself (I can take it), while elevating and inspiring others. I also tend to follow … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 3, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on Becoming Cliche:
Which should have been the title of yesterday’s post. *sigh* But I will waste no time on regrets. Yesterday, I had big plans. This is what my schedule looked like: 9:30 : Drop Squish at…

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Posted on July 3, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on stuff i tell my sister:
A while back I stumbled across a cute idea on http://WWW.PINTEREST.COM and made a mental note, “I am going to do this for my hubby.”  I bought a deck of cards and…

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Posted on July 3, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on ourtowne:
Squirmy Wormy was a worm, a great big, beautiful kind of worm you see if you dig in the garden.  He had a long red tail that he could twirl in a circle or make zig…

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The Star

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

(This a slightly changed re-post of a post I believe I last published in 2010.) At the top of our Christmas tree each year proudly sits an unusual star. It is made out of cardboard and covered with aluminum foil … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Attittude, Creativity, Family "Fun", Generosity, Gratitude, LIfe Lessons, Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Stunning Views From the International Space Station

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

These views are incredible. And humbling. http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120305.html I love the lightning storms too. Russ

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My Views On the Risk of Someone Stealing My Work

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

I’m encouraging someone I love who has dabbled with writing to begin blogging. He asked whether I was afraid someone would steal my work. I wanted to share with you my reply: “Not particularly. I view it as a pain-to-gain … Continue reading →

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Prom Nightmare

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

Our Oldest Son had a very “memorable” Prom Night. “Memorable“ as in, “Is this terrible night ever going to end?” It had started well enough. Although he had a vehicle of his own, I’d offered to lend to him my … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 1, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on GYA today:
It’s no secret, just about any male aged teenager and above can become a father. But, becoming a Dad …that’s a whole different story. This is a story about Brenna Martin’s dad, Bryan Martin …a…

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Send In the Cavalry!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by russtowne

As our children got into their mid to-later-teen years, they and their friends used to “hang out” a lot at our house, and usually in our living room. It probably had a lot to do with the fact that My … Continue reading →

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