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My Views On the Risk of Someone Stealing My Work

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

I’m encouraging someone I love who has dabbled with writing to begin blogging. He asked whether I was afraid someone would steal my work. I wanted to share with you my reply: “Not particularly. I view it as a pain-to-gain … Continue reading →

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Quiet Heroes

Posted on February 24, 2012 by russtowne

A friend from my childhood recently mentioned the movie “To Kill A Mockingbird”. It is one of my all-time favorite stories. That got me to thinking again about my favorite type of people: Quiet Heroes. They are the ones who … Continue reading →

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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 →