Russellings of the Spirit

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  • Montana? or Kansas? Or both?

    The other morning as I was out on the morning dog-walk, going down one of the streets we usually travel, I noticed a car parked on the curb. There was nothing terribly strange about the car… it was a blue,… Continue reading

  • (low grade) Olympic fever

    Well, here it is: Opening Day of the Olympics, 2012 edition! Are you fired up and ready? Got your popcorn and flags on hand, ready to begin the chant “U-S-A! U-S-A!” I know. Me neither. I’m not entirely sure why… Continue reading

  • Prayer of the entitled

    Dear God; I finished walking my dogs this morning and then thought nothing of the wonder of stepping from the heat of the outdoors into a delightfully air-conditioned house. I decided my old razor blade was dull and as I… Continue reading

  • Have to? or Want to?

    Earlier this week I was talking with someone who was proudly extolling the virtues of his retirement lifestyle. While still finding plenty to keep himself busy with, he said that for him, being retired meant that there was a whole… Continue reading

  • I like books

    I like books. No… I mean I REALLY like books. But don’t take my word for it… my wife will concur with a quick and hearty “AMEN!” I hope books never go away. And while I am a big fan… Continue reading

  • Praying for Pedro

    Earlier this week I prayed for Pedro Gomez. Pedro is a reporter for ESPN, my favorite channel on TV. On Tuesday Pedro was assigned to cover the press conference in Miami where Ozzie Guillen – first year manager of the… Continue reading

  • Perspectives

    There are few times of the year I like better than this time right now. Warmer weather… (of course which brings growing grass and lawn mowing with it)… budding trees and flowers (of course, those also bring the sneezing and… Continue reading

  • got fast?

    I can’t really say for sure how it happens. I go to a brand new place, surrounded by brand new people, many of whom I have never met before and who know NOTHING about me, but eventually it happens. I… Continue reading

  • Pump a little spirit?

                The first week or two of every new year is a great time to turn our attention to our physical fitness. Gyms around the country report huge surges in membership and jam-packed exercise floors and… Continue reading

  • Working our moral muscles

    I beg your indulgence for a quick reflection on the events surrounding the firing of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno last week. I am sure you are feeling as if you’ve heard about as much as you can stomach… Continue reading