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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.

The Magical Wonderful You That You Are!

Originally posted on The Why About This:
Have you ever thought of yourself as magical? Go ahead, take a few minutes to do so.  You don’t know how? That’s okay, no worries.  I’ll show you. Right now take a little…

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Cover Reveal: Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter!

Cover image courtesy of yelet and canstockphoto Cover by Joleene Naylor Here’s the cover for my latest non-fiction book, Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! It’s filled with humorous and heartwarming stories offering insights into marriage. Editing begins on October 2nd, followed by interior layout, printing, and … Continue reading

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Monday Funnies…

Some humor to help you ease into your week. With Love, Russ

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Today’s Quote

I love lighting the path for others as so many have lit the path for me. With Love, Russ

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Life’s Best Moments

Life’s best moments for me are when my heart is touched by the words and actions of others and I feel a universal connection. I’m grateful to all who have created such moments for me, and to all who would … Continue reading

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Colossal Kindness from a Tiny Town

I believe I may have read at least part of this story before, but I enjoyed (re-?)reading it so much a few minutes ago that I wanted to share it with you. It’s long by social media standards, but I … Continue reading

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Four Book Project Updates

I just finished writing the text for a book titled, Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! It’s a humorous and heartwarming non-fiction piece that gives readers useful information for dealing with children from toddler-age through late teens. It will also be a … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction I've Written, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, LIfe Lessons, Marriage, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

sink flamingos.

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
miami metrozoo flamingos, riding out hurricane andrew How do you keep a flamingo flock safe in a major storm?  This past weekend, many Americans got ready for Hermine, but odds…

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The Live Internet Radio Interview was a Blast!

Today’s live interview on Tell Me a Story with host Annette Rochelle Aben was a ton of fun. The thirty minutes seemed like five. We had so much more to talk about that Annette invited me do another one. It is scheduled … Continue reading

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Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter!

Three of my latest writing projects are non-fiction books for grownups featuring humorous and heartwarming stories about parenting, marriage, and grandparenting (spell-check indicates that “grandparenting” isn’t a word, but I like it and figure if it gets used enough the … Continue reading

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