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He’s Got My Priorities Right

Posted on August 20, 2016 by russtowne

During a visit by our son Ben and grandson Thomas this afternoon the four-year old asked My Beloved , “You’re a real teacher, right Mama?” She replied, “Yes, and so were your Mama and Papa Okano before they retired. Do you … Continue reading →

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A New Look

Posted on August 20, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve received feedback from readers that the covers and titles of two of my books are so similar they’re causing confusion. Many people think they’re the same book: Reflections of a Grateful Man and From the Heart of a Grateful Man. … Continue reading →

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More Humor from mikeysFunnies.com

Posted on August 20, 2016 by russtowne

It was a particularly tough football game, and nerves were on edge. The home team had been the victim of three or four close calls, and they were now trailing the visitors by a touch-down and a field goal. When … Continue reading →

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BookBub

Posted on August 19, 2016 by russtowne

I now have an official BookBub Author Profile: My BookBub Author Profile https://www.bookbub.com/authors/russ-towne-487be5ba-1b7c-44e6-84c8-21c554cd2944 Who will be the first to “Follow” me there? Please check it out. I’d appreciate it! With Love, Russ        

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A Novellette Is Born

Posted on August 19, 2016 by russtowne

I’m a happy, hopeful, and grateful man as I sit outside at about 9:45 PM, watching what appears to me to be a full moon ascend. It is silohuetting a redwood tree that is perhaps seventy-five feet tall. I’m smiling at … Continue reading →

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What Day is It? Humor

Posted on August 18, 2016 by russtowne

“WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!” the irate customer yelled after calling the newspaper office. “Madam,”  said the newspaper employee, “today is Saturday.  The Sunday paper is not delivered until tomorrow, on SUNDAY.” There was quite a long pause on the … Continue reading →

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The First Impression Fib

Posted on August 15, 2016 by russtowne

John grew up in a small town, then moved away to attend college and law school. He decided to come back to his hometown because he could be a big man there. He really wanted to impress everyone. So he … Continue reading →

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Overwhelming The World With Kindness

Posted on August 15, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”~Aesop As we were strolling in a small but busy seaside city recently, an older woman took a serious fall on the brick walk.  While…

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75 Photos Showing the Brighter Side of Humanity

Posted on August 11, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
The mainstream media would have us believe That the world is a bad place. They feature, in the main, Events that are sure to make us feel gloomy, fearful and less hopeful for the future.…

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“What Happened to Your Belly?”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by russtowne

During my visit to Maryland one of my three-year old twin grandsons noticed how much his mommy’s stomach had shrunk after the birth of the their new younger brother and asked: “What happened to your belly?” His mommy replied, “That’s where … Continue reading →

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