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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 the Deer and Antelopes Heard When they went out to Play

Posted on August 20, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

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Slices of Life Update

Posted on August 15, 2014 by russtowne

The “Slices of Life” anthology of non-fiction short stories I’m compiling is now at about 32,551 words versus my new target of 37,500 to 40,000 words. So far, it includes 36 stories from 14 participating writers. There’s still time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Gray Hair and Wrinkles

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

I believe that every new gray hair and wrinkle are gifts to remind me that life is fleeting, and in that impermanence, precious. With Love, Russ

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The Time I Have Left

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

I’m committed to making as many heart-felt memories as I can with whatever time I have left. I have a fatal disease. It’s called Mortality. With Love, Russ

Posted in Aging, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Making Memories, My Beliefs | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Hell to Pay

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

The devil may be in the details but there will be hell to pay if we don’t also see the big picture. With love, Russ

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Blanket Forts and Grandsons

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

I recently got to build a blanket fort with my oldest grandson Thomas. He’s two years old. I used to love building and playing in blanket forts when I was a kid, then with my children, and now I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

I Pity the Poor Burgler

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

As I locked up to head for bed, the thought occurred to me that there are 6 dogs at our house tonight. That crazy number includes some we’re watching for relatives. I chuckled at what would happen to a burglar … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Humor | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

“Don’t Eat Mickey Mouse!”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

My Beloved and I are blessed with being able to enjoy three whole days with our two-year-old grandson Thomas. We certainly made the most of it today, starting with going to breakfast with him, his Aunt Stephanie, and her boyfriend … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

The Kindness Connection

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

Kindness creates connections and miracles occur. With Love, Russ

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs | Tagged , | 9 Comments

What if…

Posted on August 9, 2014 by russtowne

What if in an afterlife roles get reversed, with those who were kind being kindly treated, and those who were unkind being treated unkindly? Wait, isn’t that often what already happens in this life? What if those who were unkind … Continue reading →

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