Russellings of the Spirit

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  • Dangerous Delegation

    While Joan and I were out of town last week, I decided to try something different. I knew the lawn would need attention during our absence, but rather than call the 20-something year old young man who usually cuts our… Continue reading

  • Stepping Outside

    I was born in the year 1951. Besides making me INCREDIBLY old, it also means there were two bedrock truths I clung to with the ferocity of a baby opossum clinging to its mother’s back as she swims across a… Continue reading

  • Bonnie King Charlie

    I can’t believe four entire days have gone by and I haven’t written a single word about it. “It” in this case being the coronation of King Charles of England. I know, I know. I suspect most of you reading… Continue reading

  • Old, Fresh, and Green

    Here it is, year 3.5 and I am still not sure I have this thing figured out. The “thing” to which I refer is, of course, retirement. OK. I’m not dumb. I know what the word itself means… even without… Continue reading

  • Did You Miss Me?

    As the kids say, “It’s been a minute.” In my case, it’s been a minute (or two) since I last sat and did any kind of communicating via this blog.  Actually, I am pretty certain you didn’t miss me. But I REALLY missed… Continue reading

  • WHEE! 23!!

    Today, on the 23rd anniversary of our wedding day, I come to you with a heart overflowing with gratitude. Yes, Joan and I chose to be married on Cinco de Mayo of the year 2000. I’m not sure May 5 had… Continue reading

  • Defining Success

    What does success look like to you? If you are a parent, success might look like seeing your children grow into contented, confident adults. If you are a musician, success might look like performing a piece with passion and without… Continue reading

  • Abandoned

    I am a guy who likes to keep score. Which probably explains my attraction to nearly every sport under the sun… every sport, that is, except golf.  (Low score wins? Wait, WHAT??? How messed up is that?) Besides keeping track… Continue reading

  • New Old People

    Isn’t life amazing? This morning I read an article in the Washington Post about an A.I. bot that came up with a detailed promotional strategy (including artwork for a logo, in-depth social media posts, shooting script for a video, and ad copy) for a… Continue reading

  • Reversing the Poles

    I don’t know what your calendar says today, but the heading on my March 22, 2023 box reads: A DAY OF CELEBRATION AND GRATITUDE. Of course, I am celebrating the first day of spring. Yes, I realize I am a… Continue reading