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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.

Lessons on Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

I found the information linked below to be worth every second I invested in experiencing it, and believe some of you will too. http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-mcraven-commencement-speech-at-ut-2014-5 With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Community, Discipline & Consequences, Growth/Learning, Hope, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Mistakes, Patience & Persistence, Spirit, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Traditions & Rituals, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

The video is smile-inducing and heart-warming. Two unlikely creatures were brought together by their love of water and are now best friends. With love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Nature, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Projects to Help Writers & Poets Get Published and/or Grow their Fan Base

Posted on May 21, 2014 by russtowne

As we near the deadline for presentations for possible inclusion into the three anthology projects, 28 writers and poets have chosen to participate, so far including approximately: 20 poets contributing 44 poems for Heart Whispers 5 writers contributing 12 fictional … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Solution to a Heart-breaking Problem

Posted on May 21, 2014 by russtowne

I’ll bet it’s not often that a tough-looking biker club gets called beautiful, but I’m doing it now. Please click on the link to see why. So many of life’s difficult problems can be dealt with in such creative ways. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Bullying, Children, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Fear, Goodness, Honor, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

What Students Remember Most About Teachers

Posted on May 20, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: http://www.audio-luci-store.it As most of you know (or don’t know), I am a teacher and coach. I have been doing both for 28 years now and I have loved every second of…

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the things we admire in men…

Posted on May 19, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
“It has always seemed strange to me… the things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness,…

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Suddenly You Just Know

Posted on May 19, 2014 by russtowne

Source: The Breast Cancer Site’s photo. Suddenly you just know. When you hear the whispers of your heart, love emerges from your fertile spirit where it waited patiently for your understanding to beautify and inspire the world. Thank you for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Change, Following Your Passion, Growth/Learning, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

“A Flash Mob for Amy!”

Posted on May 19, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
In October of 2012, a mother named Amy was diagnosed with stage 3C metastatic ovarian cancer. The diagnosis was a terrible one, but after surgery, 4 months of chemo and lots of struggling, it looked…

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Great Storytelling and Poetry

Posted on May 18, 2014 by russtowne

I learned in songwriting that a great lyric is a story that grabs the listener and makes them laugh, cry (tears of joy or sadness), moves them (possibly literally to the point of dancing), or be inspires to take action … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Inspiring, My Beliefs, Spirit, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Are You Ready For The Truth?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on GYA today:
A beautiful 4 minute retreat! ? REFLECT, THANK, GIVE, ENJOY! ? Links: http://josephsoninstitute.org/ http://charactercounts.org/ http://whatwillmatter.com/ ? Text on poster version (click to enlarge)

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