Russellings of the Spirit

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  • Doing My Part (Or Not)

    Look at these flowers! Aren’t they beautiful? I am not much of a flower-identifying kind of guy, but if I were to guess, I’d say these might be called “mini-sunflowers,” or something like that. (There is also such a flower as… Continue reading

  • Vibe Check, Anyone?

    I saw another one. I saw it just this morning as Patrick (the dog) was taking me out for my morning walk. There on the other side of the street was a pleasant-looking (judging by first impressions) young man wearing THAT T-shirt. … Continue reading

  • WHEW! Home at Last!

    4,705 miles. And we ended up right back at the same spot where we started. Naturally, I am referring to the trip Joan and I just took to visit family and hang out in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  We drove… Continue reading

  • Theological Theme “B”: Redemption

    In yesterday’s post (which can be found here, if you are so inclined) I talked about a seminary graduation project I still have nightmares about today. That project was known as CREDO.  Credo (or “I believe” in Latin) was a graduation requirement at Saint… Continue reading

  • Theological Theme “A” – Connection

    Back in the day, Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri required each of its “camel” students pass through a uniquely fiendish “eye of the needle” before being allowed to graduate. Because of the toll it took on… Continue reading

  • An Ode to Chores

    Got any chores needing done? I’m your guy! During my lifetime (feel free to add the word “extensive” here if you so choose), I have had a very up and down relationship with the whole concept of chores. Growing up, I hated… Continue reading

  • Hungry?

    Yes. I’m hungry. It is about lunchtime here in Oregon as I sit and compose this post. My stomach is grumbling a bit because I have not eaten anything since the delicious dinner Joan prepared for us last night.  But… Continue reading

  • Who You Gonna Call?

    The trip Joan and I are currently on has been an experiment of sorts. Specifically, it is the first time in our joint jauntings that we have plopped down in one place for a whole month. Some time ago we… Continue reading

  • This New Ruling Just In…

    It is now official; in a stunning reversal of a previously firmly held opinion, the Court of Russell has just ruled that retired people MAY use the word “vacation.” As you might recall, the Court originally held (in its 2019… Continue reading

  • Grace? Truth? How about “YES!”

    There is a place for artists. There is likewise a place for art critics. There is a place for athletes. There is likewise a place for sports writers. There is a place for leaders. There is likewise a place for… Continue reading