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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.

Cute as a…

Posted on March 9, 2018 by russtowne

Our son Brian holds Raiden, who appears to either be a bug or an alien, perhaps an alien bug. Raiden is such a sweet, good-natured child that he inspired me to dedicate my latest picture children’s book to him, Sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Picture Books, Humor, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Let There Be Light

Posted on March 9, 2018 by russtowne

Several of you asked how our home addition and remodel incoming along. Now that the electricians have begun installing light fixtures and other electrical do–dads I’ll be better able to show the progress and results to you. I originally planned … Continue reading →

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Early Bloomer

Posted on March 8, 2018 by russtowne

The early bloomer gets the glory as this little show-off demonstrates how it’s done to her budding community on one of my cherry trees. Warm weather (75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit) in February after heavy rains has inspired blooming buds … Continue reading →

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One of My Favorite Things to Do

Posted on March 8, 2018 by russtowne

I read three of my children’s picture books to a class of Kindergarteners today and loved every minute of it. Their reactions to the stories and their questions after each were delightful. When I’d read all three I asked which … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on March 6, 2018 by russtowne

This quote resonates with me and I wanted to share it. With Love, Russ

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Another Huge Win for Humankind

Posted on March 1, 2018 by russtowne

Polio, a terrible and tragic crippler of millions of young children when I was growing up appears about to be eradicated. I just read an article that included this from snippet from Bill Gats: “…humanity could see its last case … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 1, 2018 by russtowne

If your eyes are blinded with your worries, you cannot see the beauty of the sunset. ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti ~ Source: https://soulgatherings.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/todays-quote-1813/#respond With Love, Russ

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We’ll Carry You

Posted on February 27, 2018 by russtowne

An excerpt from a heart-warming article I read today: A teacher was asked by a high school student what to do if a shooter came into their classroom: “I want you to know that I care deeply about each and … Continue reading →

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365 Challenge: Day 343 – Grateful (Author Alert: Russ Towne)

Posted on February 23, 2018 by russtowne

Thank you for your kind and generous post, Jay. I’m honored by your comments! Russ

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Car Picnic at Hidden Villa

Posted on February 22, 2018 by russtowne

My Beloved and I took our oldest Grandson to Hidden Villa Farm nestled in Los Altos Hills. It was a cold day with a biting wind. We’d planned an outdoor picnic but five minutes into setting it up convinced us … Continue reading →

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