Russellings of the Spirit

Civil Rights

  • Happy Birthday?

    Three days ago, I sat down here, prepared to pout. But then the world stepped in and coaxed me out of it. Perhaps an explanation might be in order. As this nation crept closer and closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary… Continue reading

  • Child of Privilege

    I remember the interview very well, even though it happened more than 30 years ago. It was an excellent job and I really wanted it. I had some of the necessary qualifications, but certainly not all. And yet, at the… Continue reading

  • The Power of Commitment

    It is admittedly a little odd to peer inside my head today and see the two things taking up most of the space there: The Kansas City Chiefs football team, and… Martin Luther King, Jr. The Chiefs are there because… Continue reading

  • The Path He Chose

    Want to see the future? In a way, I think we all do. I would like to know – for example – when the Kansas City Royals will next play relevant baseball in the month of October… or which stocks… Continue reading