Russellings of the Spirit

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  • Will and Grace

    “A NEW YEAR… A NEW YOU.” That was either the advertising slogan of Weight Watchers or my health club. Maybe both. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But as I stood there and did my assessment in front of the mirror this… Continue reading

  • Christmas Past?

    And… it’s done. It is back to being the wet winter world full of car horns, dry cleaning, bare trees, and muddy footprints I always thought it was. It is the 26th. And today all the dreamy blurred edges and… Continue reading

  • The Empty Chair

    It is hard to miss… sitting there over on the left side of the family dining table. The empty chair. A silent witness to a place that will never again be filled… a testimony to the part of our story… Continue reading

  • Christmas Present

    It is one of the hardest questions I ever have to answer at this time of year. I puzzle over it for hours and still really don’t ever come up with a good answer. The question in question is, “So,… Continue reading

  • Chex Mixed

    Last week we had some friends over. No big deal… it was just a friendly gathering to eat food, catch up on each other’s lives, and share a laugh or two. Or three, if needed. As good guests often do,… Continue reading

  • 20 Ways to Create Christmas Cheer

    Originally posted on ordinarilyextraordinarymom: I have been in a rut, and I have not been able to fix it.  My normal go-to behavior is not working.  I fill my mind with positive thoughts.  I capture negativity and work to redirect… Continue reading

    20 Ways to Create Christmas Cheer

  • A Gift to Share

    Today I would like to share a special gift with you, my beloved WordPress family. This is a poem written for this Advent season by my friend and counselor, Warren. I loved it and wanted you to catch a whiff… Continue reading

  • Storm Shield

    One of my favorite apps to pull up on my phone is an app called “Storm Shield.” It is a weather radar app that allows me to see CURRENT weather radar as well as a view of what the weather… Continue reading

  • Be My Guest

    Having family visit for Thanksgiving – or any occasion, really – is a real treat. Especially when those family members live far away and you don’t get to see them very often. Electronic communication – as convenient as it is… Continue reading

  • It’s Just hair

    Well, it’s gone. We knew the day was coming. Ever since my wife’s cancer diagnosis in late September and the ensuing prescription for chemotherapy, we knew the days of her beautiful, flowing, auburn hair were numbered. It’s just what happens… Continue reading