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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.

poem-embracing

Posted on October 23, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Shawn L. Bird:
Here we are embracing our passion for words learning from craftsmen risking ourselves on the page and handing the paper for critique. Here we are together for celebration of what we are who we…

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Four Generations of Love

Posted on October 21, 2016 by russtowne

Thomas hugs, delights, and entertains, his Great Grandpa Fukuda who is back in the hospital but coming home later today. With Love, Russ

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Curse of the Writer – Meme…

Posted on October 20, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
This is often true for me. Ideas seem to flow the best at the worst times for trying to capture them in writing. With Love, Russ Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog View original post

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Puddle Fun for a Grandson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is about 4-1/2 years old, which means he’s never known a time when California wasn’t suffering from drought. There have been far too few times when young children could jump in puddles where we live. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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Puzzling

Posted on October 18, 2016 by russtowne

Why are they called cowboys when they ride horses not cows? With Love, Russ

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Writing and Breathing

Posted on October 18, 2016 by russtowne

Writing often comes to me as easy as breathing, though sometimes it feels as if I’m breathing at the top of Mount Everest. With Love, Russ  

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An Announcement and Opportunity

Posted on October 16, 2016 by russtowne

I just finished the initial full draft of my first official novella-length story, titled It Was Her Eyes. I’ve never been more proud of my writing nor felt more like a writer than when I typed “The End” after completing this phase of … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on October 15, 2016 by russtowne

Most of my suffering comes from fictitious problems my mind created. Fortunately, I’ve learned that I can choose to get out of my mind and into my heart. When I do, most of my problems melt away like the last … Continue reading →

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Voice in silence

Posted on October 15, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Peace, Love and Patchouli:
There lies in stillness a voice, in silence it whispers bidding me to follow the rhythm to follow the glow of luna and enter the peace of now. K. Laettner

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Stranglehold

Posted on October 14, 2016 by russtowne

I set myself free when I finally let go of the baggage that had a stranglehold on me: Fear Doubt Negativity Expectations Comparison to others   With Love, Russ

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