Author Archives: russtowne

About russtowne

My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 4 young grandsons. I manage a wealth management firm I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of 23 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children. In addition to my family, friends, investing, and writing, my passions include reading, watching classic movies, experiencing waves crashing on rocky shores, hiking in ancient redwood forests, and enjoying our small redwood grove and fern garden.

Hump Day Humor: Time to Go!

Posted on May 8, 2019

A man was seen fleeing down the hall of the hospital just before his operation. “What’s the matter?” he was asked. He said, “I heard the nurse say, ‘It’s a very simple operation, don’t worry, I’m sure it will be … Continue reading →

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#24 on Amazon’s Bestsellers List!

Posted on May 8, 2019

My first-ever boxed set “High Plains Peril” hit #24 in its category on Amazon’s Bestsellers list! A hearty thank you to all who helped to make this moment a reality. May your days be filled with blessings. With love, Russ

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Come Caress the Deepest Parts of Me

Posted on May 7, 2019

The Deepest Parts of Me Flowers say To hummingbirds and bees, “Come caress The deepest parts of me. My perfumed petals Are open wide. Please fly to me And come inside.” –Russ Towne   May your days be filled with … Continue reading →

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Rite of Passage

Posted on May 3, 2019

  I saw this story at http://www.mikeysFunnies.com: Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth’s rite of passage? His dad takes him into the forest blindfolded and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump … Continue reading →

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Look What Just Flew In

Posted on May 1, 2019

The e-book version! The Ducks Who Flew Upside Down Love, Russ

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A Ring Funny

Posted on April 30, 2019

One day while driving through a neighborhood near his church, Pastor John saw a little boy on a front porch, struggling trying to reach the doorbell. Feeling like he needed to help the young fellow, he stopped his car and … Continue reading →

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I Can Be Such a Slow Learner Sometimes!

Posted on April 30, 2019

The long-awaited sequel to my Bestseller “The Duck Who Flew Upside Down” has finally arrived on Amazon as a Softcover book! I’m such a publishing genius that it only took me THREE YEARS to realize, DUH, I ought to create … Continue reading →

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