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.

Eckhart Tolles’ Keys to Happiness

Posted on May 11, 2012 by russtowne

I believe there is much wisdom in these words: “Don’t seek happiness. If you seek it, you won’t find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness. Happiness is ever elusive, but freedom from unhappiness is attainable now, by facing … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Quotes I Love | Tagged action, aware, awareness, belief, believe, consciousness, Eckhart Tolles, free, goodness, goodness within you, joy, keys to happiness, Life, mind, peace, present, present moment, Relationship, shared, thinker, voice, within, world, you | Leave a comment

Sounds Like A Wonderful Time To Me…

Posted on May 11, 2012 by russtowne

“I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Growth/Learning, Quotes I Love | Tagged bacon, books, cottage, friends, give, human, human power, power, Thomas Jefferson | Leave a comment

You Know You’re Having a Good Day When…

Posted on May 11, 2012 by russtowne

…you’re eating oysters at a restaurant and find a pearl. That happened to our middle son in Florida today (you know, the other star of my recent post “Mad Mama Racoon!”) Way to go, son! Your one-year wedding anniversary is … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun" | Tagged anniversary, Florida, mad, mama, oyster, pearl, racoon, so, wedding, wedding anniversary, wife | Leave a comment

“Welcome Home Daddy! I Can Walk!”

Posted on May 11, 2012 by russtowne

Here are a couple of snippets from a brief story that brightened my day, followed by URL’s the the vid and story. “A U.S. marine returning home from Afghanistan is greeted by his 6-year-old son at a ceremony inside a … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Healing, Inspiring, Parenting, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Afghanistan, Cerebral Palsey, deployed, home, homecoming, Jeremy Cooney, Marine, Melissa Cooery, Michael Cooney, returned home, secret, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Cooney, surprise, surprised, walk, welcome home, welcome home dady, WelcomeHomeBlog.com. | Leave a comment

Paralyzed Woman Completes London Marathon

Posted on May 9, 2012 by russtowne

We live in amazing times. I just read and saw a vid about a woman who is paralyzed from the waist down from a horse-riding accident who just completed the London Marathon. Claire Lomas did it with determination, persistence, courage, … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Healing, Inspiring, Optimism, Uncategorized, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged amazing, amazing times, bionic suit, Claire Lomas, completed, courage, London Marathon, paralyzed, persistence, woman | Leave a comment

Might as Well Dance!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by russtowne

I like collecting my favorite sayings and quotes and using them as reminders and affirmations as to important life lessons. I’m especially fond of ones that I believe are true in virtually all cases. I call them “Truisms”. I plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Quotes I Love | Tagged admire, affirmations, dance, Eleanor Roosevelt, favorite, favorite quotes, favorite sayings, Hope, important life lessons, Life, life lessons, might as well dance, party, reminders, Roosevelt, Trisisms, truisisms | Leave a comment

I Believe

Posted on May 8, 2012 by russtowne

‘Any time not invested with love is wasted.’ I don’t know who originally coined that phrase but the older I get the more I believe it to be true. Life is short and getting shorter, so I’m focused on making … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged action, adventure, enrich, focus, getting better, invest, invested, Life, Love, practice, quest, thought, time, word | 2 Comments

Staying Young

Posted on May 6, 2012 by russtowne

“A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams” –John Barrymore In that case, I’m still a young whippersnapper for my ripe age and grandfather-hood. As they say, “It’s never too late to have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, LIfe Lessons, Optimism, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged a man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams, age, child, childhood, dream, dreams, fondest hopes, grandfather, Grandpa, Grandson, hopes, John Barrymore, young, youth | Leave a comment

A Knock On the Door

Posted on May 5, 2012 by russtowne

About nine years ago our 25th wedding anniversary was coming soon and I wanted to honor my wife and celebrate our anniversary in a special way. What I had in mind was to have some men help me to surprise … Continue reading →