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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.

Free at Last (for the Next 2.5 Months)

I love nearly everything about investing and my wealth management business. A big exception to that is when it comes to quarterly letter time. I typically send report letters to my Clients during the first two weeks of each new … Continue reading

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The Great Carrot Caper

  Our grandson Thomas learned first-hand that one often gets to reap what one sows. He loves carrots and his Mama loves gardening so it was natural they planted a lot of carrot seeds in their garden. Harvest time! The … Continue reading

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Ridin’ The Ghost Train Under a Taco Moon

        A photo of Thomas, My Beloved, and me on the Ghost Train We had the pleasure of our grandson Thomas’ company yesterday and all took a ride on The Ghost Train. A local county park has a … Continue reading

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T.G.I.F.: It’s been a long week

Sometimes I have days where life seems to come at me with the same impact this woodpecker is absorbing. Sometimes I send tall against it, and other times I feel like hiding somewhere curled up in a fetal position, and … Continue reading

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“if you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.” – robert h. schuller

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
norma and  her therapy dog, ringo on the road. Norma Bauerschmidt, who decided to take a cross-country RV trip instead of undergoing cancer treatment has died at the age of…

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Our Relationship is An Appreciating Asset

In a comment to my last post, a reader asked why one person stays loyal and another breaks the heart of a devoted spouse. Here was my reply: My guess it’s as varied as each couple. It breaks my heart to … Continue reading

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Celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the Best Decision of My Life

Thirty-seven years ago today I made the best decision of my life by making My Beloved my wife. It’s been, and continues to be, an amazing adventure. With Love, Russ  

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Urgent: Feedback Requested

A friend and reader pointed out that the cover of my latest book project appears to indicate the man/husband is accusing her of doing something silly. In the story though I’m the one uttering the sentence, I’m also the one who’s done … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal for “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That”?

I’m pleased to present the cover of my latest book titled, Who Would do Something Like That?  You may recognize the two characters. They are the parents of the little girl Stephanie from my non-fiction children’s book The Beach That … Continue reading

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Two Down

I finished and sent to my editor drafts of my two new hopefully humorous and heartwarming book projects, “Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter” (about Parenting) and “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?” (about Marriage.) It’s nice to have … Continue reading

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