Russellings of the Spirit

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  • New Glasses

    “He noticed!” said Joan with a hint of surprise in her voice. “Yes he did…,” I replied, adding, “…That’s because Elijah is a Professional Noticer of Things.” Elijah, operating the sound board for our church’s outdoor worship service yesterday, noticed that I… Continue reading

  • My Aching Back There we were, relaxing on the white sugar sands of Destin, Florida. Joan and I traveled there to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. [Pro tip: Get married in a year that ends with 000 if you can. That way… Continue reading

  • Blessed Assurance

    Poor Rosie the dog. You see, yesterday was trash pick-up day on our cul-de-sac. Actually, because of the goofy way the city of Fort Collins does business, yesterday was one of THREE weekly trash pick-up days on our tiny eight… Continue reading

  • What Do YOU Need?

    You wore a mask!  Good for you! And you did it for the most altruistic of reasons! You did it, first and foremost, for the benefit of people around you. I mean, sure, you were also doing it to protect… Continue reading

  • Tennis anyone?

    I am not a huge tennis fan, but I do love watching a good, sustained, competitive tennis volley. Each player is moving to the ball… returning their opponent’s shot with confidence… probing to find the perfect angle to sneak the… Continue reading

  • Homecoming

    Where is your place? Whenever I discuss the important places in my life, I usually list four:  Columbus, Ohio – the place where I was born. Seattle, Washington – the place to which our family moved in 1969 (and still… Continue reading

  • News to Me

    In the morning it is usually NPR’s Morning Edition, followed by 1A, and then – time permitting, of course – a smidgen or two of The Takeaway with Tanzina Vega. In the evening we rarely miss a date with Lester Holt and the NBC… Continue reading

  • Sharing Sea Bass

    Forgive me, blogosphere, for I have sinned. Today’s confession: I am not good at sharing.  Especially when it comes to food. But don’t take my word for it. Just ask Joan. Allow me to set the scene: Joan and I are… Continue reading

  • Seeking Soulpain Relief

    “The reason women have the babies instead of men…” my wife explained, immediately following the birth of our second child, “… is because men couldn’t handle the pain.” After a short time of harrumphing, sputtering, and expressing considerable masculine indignation, I was… Continue reading

  • Listening to The Voice

    “I love you,” she said. She paused. And then added, “Always have… always will.” And although he’d heard those words from her thousands of times during the 24 years of their relationship, it was different this time. That word –… Continue reading