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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.

Two-line Humor

Posted on January 11, 2018 by russtowne

A guy told his friends: “I left my job because of illness and fatigue.” Turns out, his boss got sick and tired of him. Source: www.mikeysFunnies.com With Love, Russ

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Hee hee 

Posted on January 9, 2018 by russtowne

Originally posted on Adventures and Musings of an Arch Druidess:
Too funny not to share. With Love, Russ Adventures and Musings of an Arch Druidess View original post

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She May Be Young But She Has Big Ideas

Posted on January 8, 2018 by russtowne

Young But With Big Ideas I’m impressed by what this young person has accomplished at NASA since she was 14-years-old, and believe you will be too. The world is a better place with her in it. With Love, Russ Sources: … Continue reading →

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“I May Be Small But I Have Big Ideas”

Posted on January 8, 2018 by russtowne

I was inspired by a phrase and message in my favorite kid’s book when I wrote the line, “I may be small but I have big ideas” for a character named V.G. McGurry in in one of my children’s books, … Continue reading →

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Lines I Love

Posted on January 7, 2018 by russtowne

The gist of a couple of lines I love from The Rifleman television show: Lucas McCane to his son: “I guess I’ve been under-sighting you, Mark. I tried to protect my boy and didn’t realize he was a man.” With … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on January 7, 2018 by russtowne

The grass with the best attitude and greatest gratitude is often greenest. It can take many cuts and keep growing back longer, stronger, thicker, and greener. With Love, Russ

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Overflowing with Love

Posted on January 6, 2018 by russtowne

Our son Brian and his family’s eighteen-day visit from Maryland to our not-so-sunny California shores came to an end in the early-morning hours today. Our son Ben and his family joined us every day, and our daughter Stephanie visited multiple … Continue reading →

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Doing to His Duty and More

Posted on January 2, 2018 by russtowne

This story of holding a veteran accountable in a most loving way touched me and I wanted to share but with you. Having his back With Love, Russ    

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An Editor I Highly Recommend

Posted on December 29, 2017 by russtowne

One of the many blessings in my life is having an editor named Karen M. Smith at Hen House Publishing. She’s done several projects for me and I’ve always been very pleased with her recommendations, speed, professionalism, and the value … Continue reading →

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spirit.

Posted on December 25, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
“i love the excitement, the childlike spirit of innocence and just about everything that goes along with christmas. “ -hillary scott ? ? ? ? — photo credit: juniper fox…

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