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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.

How Marilyn Monroe’s Kindness Changed Ella Fitzgerald’s Life

Posted on May 5, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at Mocambo because of her race. Then, one of Ella’s biggest fans made a telephone call that quite possibly changed the path of her career for good. Here,…

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“Let’s Run Though the Rain!”

Posted on May 4, 2016 by russtowne

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Walmart. She must have been 6-years-old, this beautiful red-haired, freckle-faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so … Continue reading →

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I Raised My Voice Against Hatred. It Was Easier Than I Thought It Would Be and It Felt Good. – By Carmelene Melanie Siani

Posted on May 3, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
“They have the best Greek feta cheese you can get anywhere,” my husband said, pointing to the Middle Eastern grocery store around the corner from our house where he and his late wife used to…

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Today’s Quote

Posted on May 2, 2016 by russtowne

I believe sadness is often the key that opens one to the possibility of, and need for, change. With Love, Russ

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story.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
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Today’s Quote

Posted on April 29, 2016 by russtowne

I love this quote and the image with it. One of the things I love about about being a writer is that I can not only see the world, I can create whole new worlds for others to discover. Russ

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Pick Three They’re Free

Posted on April 27, 2016 by russtowne

To an amazing degree, books from newer authors live or die by the number of reviews they receive. So, I’ve just decided to offer up to three of any of my eBooks in any genre as free gifts from me for … Continue reading →

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One of Life’s Highest Honors

Posted on April 25, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: Thomas Leuthard via CC Flickr It was once said that the reason that humans are put into this world is to help and encourage others. Think about it. What makes you…

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What Do You Think?

Posted on April 24, 2016 by russtowne

I’m continuing to play this weekend on my book of poetry the working title for which has been Glimpses (as in “Glimpses of my Heart and Spirit.” You can see some of my poetry at  Grateful Man’s Poetry I’m attempting to put my … Continue reading →

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bubukles and babblement.

Posted on April 24, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
Shakespeare’s birthplace and The Roald Dahl Museum  You might think there’s nothing to link Roald Dahl and William Shakespeare, but there are a few things they have in common… They’ve…

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