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What I’m Most Proud Of and Grateful For

Posted on February 12, 2012 by russtowne

I’m proud of my friends, investing ability and results, my redwood grove and fern garden, some of my songs and stories, and my dog Duke whom I mentioned in a recent post, but by far I’m most proud of my … Continue reading →

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Duke

Posted on February 11, 2012 by russtowne

Duke, my Chocolate Labrador, turned 6 a couple of days ago. I thought of him when typing about kindness. When I’m sick in bed he quietly lays next to me, keeping me warm and watching over me, never leaving my … Continue reading →

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Kindness

Posted on February 11, 2012 by russtowne

I came across a website called WisdomQuotes.com that I like. One can type in various aspects of wisdom and up pops a bunch of quotes on the subject. For example, I just looked up “Kindness” and 3 long pages of … Continue reading →

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Lifting the Veils

Posted on January 29, 2012 by russtowne

I believe I’m at my best and my world is greatly improved when I’m able to remove or see through (if only temporarily) the many layers of judgment, bias, pain, fear, shame, guilt, and so much more that that I … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Songwriters Meetup

Posted on August 6, 2011 by russtowne

I started a Meetup group called Bay Area Songwriters. Our first Meetup is this Thursday in Campbell & I’m excited about who is coming, and being able to showcase everyone’s creations, & the networking and collaborating opportunitues.

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Ideas and Greatness

Posted on July 26, 2011 by russtowne

I was recently asked if I ever worry about someone stealing my ideas, and I thought you might be interested in my reply: I learned very early on that it is so hard to write a truly great song that … Continue reading →

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“Songwriting” is Misnamed

Posted on January 30, 2011 by russtowne

Jason Blume (of “6 Steps to Songwriting Success” fame) said his first song cut was co-written by my newest collaborator Bryan Cumming. It was “I Had A Heart” recorded by Darlene Austin. The more I learn about Bryan, the more impressed with … Continue reading →

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The Star

Posted on August 11, 2010 by russtowne

The Star by Russ Towne © 2010 At the top of our Christmas tree each year proudly sits an unusual star. It is made out of cardboard and covered with aluminum foil and tape. The star is kind of lopsided … Continue reading →

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Update Regarding Lyrics

Posted on August 10, 2010 by russtowne

We’re also hopefully only about a week away from selecting two or three of the songs to have demo’s of them made using professional singers and bands. Continue reading →

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Comments from a grateful man about this blog

Posted on July 26, 2010 by russtowne

My name is Russ Towne, and as the name of this blog says, I’m a grateful man. I’ve been married for 33 years to the same great woman and we have three wonderful grown children who have added immeasurably to … Continue reading →

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