Russellings of the Spirit

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  • The Unbalanced Ledger

    It is a routine, daily part of life. I give you THIS, and in return, you give me THAT. I give you $50 (or more), and you give me a tank of gas for my car. I give you a compliment on… Continue reading

  • Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Saint Francis.

    Today is Veteran’s Day. It is the day when we recognize and celebrate all those who served in any branch of the U.S. military. My father, George C. Brown, Jr., was one of those veterans. He served in the U.S.… Continue reading

  • If Only

    If only. Am I right? If only we had some kind of lesson or foreshadowing from history. I mean the kind of foreshadowing that might be able to teach us the best way for humans to relate to one another. … Continue reading

  • Love it? Live it

    I have some wonderful, life-changing news for you. News that will make your day, your week, and maybe even your year. Heck, it might even cause you to re-think the very nature of Life Itself. Ready? Are you sitting down?… Continue reading

  • On Injured Reserve

    Greetings, WordPress friends near and far! It has been a long time since I have visited here. And sadly, it will likely be a long time until I return here again. That is because on August 13, while pitching for… Continue reading

  • JUSTICE?

    I used to say I believed in justice.  But today? I’m not so sure. Please understand… I believe one hundred percent whole-heartedly in every person’s RIGHT to justice. I also believe in the principle that promises us justice will ultimately… Continue reading

  • The Apprentice

    I mowed my yard Saturday.  I know, right? Sound the trumpets and shoot the fireworks! That’s some exciting news right there!  Surprisingly, it was not really the act of mowing that is noteworthy here. It is instead my complete mastery of the… Continue reading

  • Studies in Entropy

    I’m not going to lie; this morning’s workout class HURT!  It was the same, Monday-and-Wednesday class I do every week. The class is called Forever Fit and as the name clearly implies, it is clearly a workout class for OLD PEOPLE. So, you… Continue reading

  • Can’t We Be Friends?

    Any fans of the TV show “FRIENDS” out there? Millions of us tuned in every week between 1994 and 2004 to watch the antics of Ross, Chandler, Rachel, Phoebe, Monica, Joey and their madcap, interwoven lives.  I was not a… Continue reading

  • Singing vs. Softball

    Just as one of my favorite “s” seasons comes to an end, another favorite “s” season begins. And no… I am not talking about spring and summer. I am referring here to singing season (the one just concluding) and softball season… the one just now cranking up. … Continue reading