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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.

Clyde and Blossom the Butterfly Team Up to Encourage Early Childhood Literacy

Posted on August 6, 2015 by russtowne

Clyde and Blossom http://childrenreadytolearn.com/blossom-and-walter/blossom-reads-to-you/ The above links take you to videos featuring Pamela Beckford (aka Blossom the Butterfly) reading all three of my Clyde stories, and books from other writers. The shows can be seen  on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComcyobVdFKg2FzBT0m5W8g This is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun Vids, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

The Results Are in

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

A heart-felt thank you for all those who took time out of your busy lives to share your preference regarding the V.G. and Me line construction. Option #1 (with its longer lines)  crushed Option #2 by a ratio of about 2.5 to … Continue reading →

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Which Do You Prefer?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

For one of my children’s stories, V.G. and Me, I’m debating between using the following two formats. I’d greatly appreciate your opinion as to which of the two options below you prefer. Which feels easier and more fun to read, … Continue reading →

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Clyde

Posted on July 30, 2015 by russtowne

Originally posted on Year 'Round Thanksgiving Project:
What a delightful morning I had. I got to read to about 40 children getting ready to go into kindergarten in less than two weeks. Luckily it wasn’t 40 at one time –…

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Struggles, Suffering, Joy, and Connection

Posted on July 23, 2015 by russtowne

Too often when I’ve focused primarily on myself it has led to greater struggle and suffering. When I focus my efforts and energy on creating and maintaining relationships and communities that share similar priorities, values, ethics, and goals, I often … Continue reading →

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I’m Delighted By This News

Posted on July 12, 2015 by russtowne

I have a passion for make reading fun and accessible, especially for those with reading challenges. It is important to me and a legacy I’d love to leave the world. Pamela Beckford of United Way of Wells County Indiana has selected … Continue reading →

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To The Couple That Just Paid for My Plane Ticket…

Posted on July 1, 2015 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You don’t know me. You couldn’t have known that my train was delayed by nearly 40 minutes; you couldn’t have known that I sprinted through…

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Hearing The Heart Behind The Words

Posted on June 29, 2015 by russtowne

Originally posted on talktodiana:
We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. – Abe Lincoln It astonishes me how many times I take things personally. The energy it requires to take offense can border…

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The Wildest, Craziest Race

Posted on June 28, 2015 by russtowne

I smiled through this series of photos of the contestants and their vehicles and believe you’ll enjoy them. Sorry about the ads (which can be skipped.) http://tinyurl.com/ohlebbs Love, Russ

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How Long Is This Run?

Posted on June 26, 2015 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kevin Barrett's Blog:
There are but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind.  In the long run the sword is always beaten by the mind.    ―  Napoléon Bonaparte . On This Day…

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