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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.

Five Days in Paradise

In case you were wondering why some of my most recent poems were about the ocean and nature, it is because My Beloved and I were on a mini-vacation at our favorite B&B. It’s very close to the beach and … Continue reading

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What is Man?

Originally posted on talktodiana:
Man is a wingless animal with two feet and flat nails. ~ Plato I laughed out loud when I read this quote. It’s like someone is trying to describe a human being to someone who has never…

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What Do Waves, Games, Heroes, Pack Mules, and Shopping Have in Common?

They are all the subjects of some of my latest poems which can be found at A Grateful Mans Poetry With Love, Russ

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To Those Who Could Use Some Peace

I wrote the lyric to the song linked below to celebrate the sounds of nature and how they soothe my soul. This post is dedicated to those who could use some peace in their lives and to nature lovers everywhere. … Continue reading

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Can You Guess What the Three Letter Word Is?

I believe this clip will be eye-opening for many… Three letter word… With Love, Russ  

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Love in Action

I love to see ever-increasing numbers of stories of children doing such heart-warming things. There is much to be hopeful about regarding the future. Love in Action With Love, Russ

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A Sense of Peace and Purpose

I resonated with what this man had to say, and often feel the same way when working on my written creations. When he is done with one he wants to start another. I feel the same. That is where the magic … Continue reading

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When Pigs Fly a Special Person Soars

When Pigs Fly A girl told a special needs boy that she’d take him to the prom “When pigs fly!” Then, she made sure they did… With Love, Russ

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“I Am Your Father!”

  Our son Ben and grandson Brian are playing with some very cool Star Wars light sabers. They turn different colors and make the same sounds as they do in the movies including the when they slash through they air and … Continue reading

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Boys Will Be Boys

One day I thought back to how fun it was as a relatively young boy to pop caps, from the red strips of paper that had little holes and dots of gunpowder in them to the colored plastic ones that … Continue reading

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