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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.

Today’s Quote

Posted on November 11, 2016 by russtowne

It’s also the most rewarding. With Love, Russ

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Today’s Quote

Posted on November 9, 2016 by russtowne

I love this quote and believe it to be true. With Love, Russ

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to do list.

Posted on November 8, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
1. vote. 2. go have a donut. — photo credit: the dexter bakery

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Monday Humor

Posted on November 7, 2016 by russtowne

One night a burglar, needing money to pay his taxes, decided to burgle a safe in a mom and pop grocery store. On the safe door was a note that read “Please don’t use dynamite. The safe is not locked. Just … Continue reading →

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A Fitting Tribute to a Great Man

Posted on November 5, 2016 by russtowne

Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book and movie character. He is a model of manhood to me. (And he was created by a woman.) Atticus was powerfully portrayed by Gregory Peck, who said it was his … Continue reading →

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Friday Humor

Posted on November 4, 2016 by russtowne

Mary hated the idea of surgery. So she was very upset when the doctor informed her that she needed a tonsillectomy. Mary after much deliberation, decided to go ahead and have the procedure. While she and the nurse were filling … Continue reading →

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Storybooks by the Bay

Posted on October 30, 2016 by russtowne

Today was the Author Book Signing portion of Danville’s Storybooks by the Bay exhibit that began today and goes through December 17. The curator asked if she could include   four of my books and four illustrations from them are among those to be … Continue reading →

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Dream Meld

Posted on October 27, 2016 by russtowne

It’s happened. Dreams of real life and imagined life via one of my fiction stories joined together into a mind-tripping dream meld last night. I believe I accidentally set myself up for it when I added a brief dream sequence … Continue reading →

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Monday Smiles

Posted on October 24, 2016 by russtowne

Some smiles for those who need them. With Love, Russ A juggler, driving to his next performance, is stopped by a policeman. “What are those machetes doing in your car?” asks the cop. “I juggle them in my act.” “Oh, … Continue reading →

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what matters.

Posted on October 24, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
This is an excellent suggestion that can change the trajectory of lives in critical ways. With Love, Russ I didn't have my glasses on…. View original post

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