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“if you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.” – robert h. schuller

Posted on October 7, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
norma and  her therapy dog, ringo on the road. Norma Bauerschmidt, who decided to take a cross-country RV trip instead of undergoing cancer treatment has died at the age of…

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Our Relationship is An Appreciating Asset

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

In a comment to my last post, a reader asked why one person stays loyal and another breaks the heart of a devoted spouse. Here was my reply: My guess it’s as varied as each couple. It breaks my heart to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the Best Decision of My Life

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

Thirty-seven years ago today I made the best decision of my life by making My Beloved my wife. It’s been, and continues to be, an amazing adventure. With Love, Russ  

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Urgent: Feedback Requested

Posted on October 4, 2016 by russtowne

A friend and reader pointed out that the cover of my latest book project appears to indicate the man/husband is accusing her of doing something silly. In the story though I’m the one uttering the sentence, I’m also the one who’s done … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That”?

Posted on October 4, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of my latest book titled, Who Would do Something Like That?  You may recognize the two characters. They are the parents of the little girl Stephanie from my non-fiction children’s book The Beach That … Continue reading →

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Two Down

Posted on October 3, 2016 by russtowne

I finished and sent to my editor drafts of my two new hopefully humorous and heartwarming book projects, “Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter” (about Parenting) and “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?” (about Marriage.) It’s nice to have … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on September 29, 2016 by russtowne

I do, especially those who have grown from the experience and those who have gone through it with me, or would if they could. With Love, Russ

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Being There

Posted on September 29, 2016 by russtowne

Many of the most powerful moments in my life, the times I feel the most alive, the most useful, and the most connected to everyone and everything are those times I am there when someone needs me the most. Just … Continue reading →

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I Believe in HumanKIND

Posted on September 28, 2016 by russtowne

(I wrote this post in 2013 and it’s even more true for me today.) I believe that the biggest problem facing the world is that there is far more pain, loneliness, and suffering than there is kindness. I believe that … Continue reading →

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A Howlin’ Good Time

Posted on September 26, 2016 by russtowne

My parents live near a small town named Coulterville in California’s gold country in the foothills of Sierra Nevada. Once per year the town has a Coyote Festival. This year’s festival was yesterday.  It included Coyote Howling contests for all age groups, … Continue reading →

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