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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.

Holiday Humor

Posted on December 5, 2017 by russtowne

As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, he asked her the usual question, “And what would you like for Christmas?” The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped: “Didn’t you get my text?” … Continue reading →

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Landscrapers

Posted on December 4, 2017 by russtowne

I just read an article I found fascinating about “Landscrapers.” Some snippets: “…a “landscraper,” a building as long and as horizontal as skyscrapers are tall and vertical, and it could represent a shift in the very shape of the places … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Day

Posted on December 3, 2017 by russtowne

Today was the beginning of the two-day Loma Prieta Holiday Crafts Faire in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains.  It’s the first time I’ve been there. The day started a bit rough. When I got to my space at the event it … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on November 30, 2017 by russtowne

May we all have the courage to endure our darkest hours and emerge into the sunlight to share our gifts with the world. With Love, Russ

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Living in Alice’s Wonderland

Posted on November 28, 2017 by russtowne

I opened a door in our hallway half expecting to see our old water heater encased in in it’s 3′ x 3′ closet–the only view I’d seen there since we moved into our home in 1989. Instead, I experienced an … Continue reading →

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Just a friendly reminder

Posted on November 22, 2017 by russtowne

A Public Service Reminder. May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with blessings. With Love, Russ

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Where the Treasure’s Found

Posted on November 16, 2017 by russtowne

As wind softly blew through our hair, I learned a lesson then and there: Rainbows don’t end in pots of gold; Their treasure’s found in the colors they hold. (Illustration and excerpt from Mysti Z’s Magical Day.) With Love, Russ

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A Neighbors Funny

Posted on November 15, 2017 by russtowne

“Dad, I think the Smiths next door are angry at us.” “Why is that?” “They’re probably mad because our dog can retrieve the newspaper, and theirs can’t.” “How could you possibly know that? We don’t even subscribe to the paper.” … Continue reading →

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Book Nerds don’t get old…

Posted on November 14, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
They become rare first editions

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All The Colors of Mysti

Posted on November 14, 2017 by russtowne

My illustrators and I have created many characters for boys, but I have to admit that it’s been much more of a challenge for me to create characters that young girls would love. Until now colorful Mysti’s hair, tail, and … Continue reading →

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