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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.

“What Does Grandpa Say?”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by russtowne

This evening My Beloved and I were on a Skype call with our daughter-in-law and our twin nineteen month old grandsons Zachary and Alexander. Kristi was showing pictures of animals to them and asking what the animals say. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Making Memories | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

Get “Touched” and a Special Offer!

Posted on March 22, 2015 by russtowne

My latest book, Touched, has just been released via Amazon.com and Kindle! It is a collection of my Speculative and Flash Fiction stories. I invite you to check it to at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V0YRDIW http://www.amazon.com/Touched-Speculative-Fiction-Russ-Towne/dp/1508756236/ref=sr_1_5? s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426982913&sr=1-5&keywords=russ+towne Or, you can find it by … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, book, Flash Fiction, mystery, speculative fiction, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

There Really Are a Lot of Good People Out There

Posted on March 16, 2015 by russtowne

A friend named Dennis just shared with me the following story and said I could share it with you. I enjoy experiencing and sharing such stories, and believe you do too. With Love, Russ “…thought I’d share a story with … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

An Inexpensive Set of Valuable Lessons

Posted on March 15, 2015 by russtowne

In my last post I mentioned a friend’s story involving homeless people reminded me ozone of my stories which I then re-shared in the post. I liked his story so much that I asked him if I could share it with … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakthroughs, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Priceless Gifts from a Homeless Stranger

Posted on March 14, 2015 by russtowne

I often drive by the place where the story below occurred and think about the young woman in the story. Another story by a friend reminded me of this incident and I thought I’d share it with newer readers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Connection/Connecting | Tagged , | 30 Comments

Touched

Posted on March 5, 2015 by russtowne

I’m delighted to announce my fourteenth book is scheduled for release on Amazon.com and elsewhere on April 5, 2015. It is titled Touched and subtitled Speculative and Flash Fiction. It is the second of my fiction short story anthologies. The first, … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Story Writing Adventures, Thriller, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

I’m Delighted to Announce…

Posted on February 27, 2015 by russtowne

I’ve added a Table of Contents to each of the five anthologies I either wrote or compiled: Palpable Imaginings Heart Whispers Slices of Life Reflections of a Grateful Man From the Heart of a Grateful Man All the revised books … Continue reading →

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Heartbreak to Lifelong Loving Memories

Posted on February 23, 2015 by russtowne

A friend sent this link to me. The story and photos brightened my day. May they do the same for you. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2962916/Osceola-County-cops-flock-autistic-boy-s-birthday-party-mom-Ashlee-Buratti-revealed-none-classmates-turned-up.html With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Children, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Lighthouses

Posted on February 21, 2015 by russtowne

Originally posted on Dr Bill Wooten:
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” ~ Anne Lamott

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Seeing for the Blind

Posted on February 12, 2015 by russtowne

App helps blind people see App helps blind people see ‘Be My Eyes’ is a free iPhone app that connects blind people with sighted volunteers via a video call. This could also be a great way to volunteer and make … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments