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A Fitting Tribute to a Great Man

Posted on November 5, 2016 by russtowne

Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book and movie character. He is a model of manhood to me. (And he was created by a woman.) Atticus was powerfully portrayed by Gregory Peck, who said it was his … Continue reading →

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Friday Humor

Posted on November 4, 2016 by russtowne

Mary hated the idea of surgery. So she was very upset when the doctor informed her that she needed a tonsillectomy. Mary after much deliberation, decided to go ahead and have the procedure. While she and the nurse were filling … Continue reading →

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Storybooks by the Bay

Posted on October 30, 2016 by russtowne

Today was the Author Book Signing portion of Danville’s Storybooks by the Bay exhibit that began today and goes through December 17. The curator asked if she could include four of my books and four illustrations from them are among those to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Exhibits, Book Events and Interviews, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged art, book, childrens', illustrations, storybook | 22 Comments

Dream Meld

Posted on October 27, 2016 by russtowne

It’s happened. Dreams of real life and imagined life via one of my fiction stories joined together into a mind-tripping dream meld last night. I believe I accidentally set myself up for it when I added a brief dream sequence … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged author, dreams, fiction, story, writing | 12 Comments

Monday Smiles

Posted on October 24, 2016 by russtowne

Some smiles for those who need them. With Love, Russ A juggler, driving to his next performance, is stopped by a policeman. “What are those machetes doing in your car?” asks the cop. “I juggle them in my act.” “Oh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged humor, joke, police | 20 Comments

what matters.

Posted on October 24, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
This is an excellent suggestion that can change the trajectory of lives in critical ways. With Love, Russ I didn't have my glasses on…. View original post

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poem-embracing

Posted on October 23, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Shawn L. Bird:
Here we are embracing our passion for words learning from craftsmen risking ourselves on the page and handing the paper for critique. Here we are together for celebration of what we are who we…

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Four Generations of Love

Posted on October 21, 2016 by russtowne

Thomas hugs, delights, and entertains, his Great Grandpa Fukuda who is back in the hospital but coming home later today. With Love, Russ

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Illness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, Grandparents, hospital, Love | 11 Comments

Curse of the Writer – Meme…

Posted on October 20, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
This is often true for me. Ideas seem to flow the best at the worst times for trying to capture them in writing. With Love, Russ Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog View original post

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Puddle Fun for a Grandson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is about 4-1/2 years old, which means he’s never known a time when California wasn’t suffering from drought. There have been far too few times when young children could jump in puddles where we live. Fortunately … Continue reading →