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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.

Wordless Wednesday – What You See Isn’t What You Get

Posted on June 15, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on BooknVolume:
. ~Morgan~ . . . Extraordinary Artwork by Anna LeMind

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Crisis

Posted on June 15, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Dr Bill Wooten:
“The word crisis- is from the Greek, meaning a moment to decide.- The recurrent moments of crisis and decision when understood, are growth junctures, points of initiation which mark a release from one state…

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Tuesday Funny – Random

Posted on June 14, 2016 by russtowne

It’s unusual for me to run across jokes I hadn’t heard before, and all three in this post were new to me, as I hope they’re new to you. With Love, Russ Don Massenzio “Poor Old fool,” thought the gentleman … Continue reading →

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Remembering and Forgetting

Posted on June 13, 2016 by russtowne

“May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten.” –Irish Blessing With Love, Russ

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What is Done in Love is Done Well

Posted on June 12, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
Justine Waddell by Vincent Van Gogh Whoever loves much, performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well. Vincent Van Gogh Love is a word we don’t always feel comfortable using in…

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The Impeded Stream is the One that Sings

Posted on June 12, 2016 by russtowne

“It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work. And when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not … Continue reading →

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Sitting On My Porch

Posted on June 8, 2016 by russtowne

Thank you for the reminder, Colleen. Storms do the same with the human spirit, often with glorious results. With Love, Russ

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soul music.

Posted on June 8, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
we stopped  to listen to an ensemble of young girls playing lovely music at the weekend farmer’s market. their teacher said they were in the 8th grade where everyone is…

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Wanna Try Again?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by russtowne

Humor for those having a rough day: The General wanted to test gate security, and knowing that guards were currently under orders to shoot to kill if a car didn’t stop, he zoomed through the front gate, past the guard, … Continue reading →

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What If You Don’t Know What You Want?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. Mark Twain We’ve been told that we should pursue our purpose. But what if you don’t…

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