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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 First Impression Fib

John grew up in a small town, then moved away to attend college and law school. He decided to come back to his hometown because he could be a big man there. He really wanted to impress everyone. So he … Continue reading

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Overwhelming The World With Kindness

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”~Aesop As we were strolling in a small but busy seaside city recently, an older woman took a serious fall on the brick walk.  While…

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75 Photos Showing the Brighter Side of Humanity

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
The mainstream media would have us believe That the world is a bad place. They feature, in the main, Events that are sure to make us feel gloomy, fearful and less hopeful for the future.…

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“What Happened to Your Belly?”

During my visit to Maryland one of my three-year old twin grandsons noticed how much his mommy’s stomach had shrunk after the birth of the their new younger brother and asked: “What happened to your belly?” His mommy replied, “That’s where … Continue reading

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Measuring What Matters Most

My recent trip to see my newest grandson, his twin brothers, and his parents reminded me once again that my true wealth continues compounding at an amazing rate. When people say children are expensive they often forget to consider how much … Continue reading

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Yes, I Remember

My Beloved and I just returned from a wonderful visit to meet our newest grandson, Raiden, in Maryland, his parents (our son Brian and his wife Kristi) and his brothers three year old twins Zachary and Alexander.  It was a … Continue reading

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Today’s Quote

I love this post with its gorgeous photo and wise quote. I love the excellent reminder about the beauty all around us if we have but the eyes to see and the heart to appreciate and be grateful. Thank you, … Continue reading

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Enchantress

Here’s another excerpt from my current writing project, It Was Her Eyes. You can learn more about the story and the project at https://imaginingsofagratefulman.com Imaginings of a Grateful Man Enchantress I noticed her the moment I walked into the guest bedroom of … Continue reading

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Thomas and Humpback Whales

It was My Beloved’s birthday yesterday and along with our son Ben and his family and our daughter Stephanie we went to a beach a little south of Half Man Bay. We’d not been their before. I think it was … Continue reading

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An Excerpt From My Latest Book

I thought you might enjoy reading an excerpt from my latest fiction writing project for grownups. The story is titled It Was Her Eyes. It is un-edited and likely will go through multiple more revisions, but several of you have said … Continue reading

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