Russellings of the Spirit

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  • 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

  • Not Keeping Score

    Well, it finally happened. It took all the way until January 5, but I finally made my first mistake of 2024.  Oh well. So much for that resolution. Of course, I am joking. The mistake I made today – thinking I was… Continue reading

  • “Have a Nice Day!”

    It sounds so simple. So basic. So dripping with common sense. “Be nice.” I saw this phrase emblazoned on the front of my granddaughter’s T-shirt the other day and immediately replied, “YES! Of course!” But then I tried actually DOING it. Not so easy after… Continue reading

  • My Coffee Cup

    Before I saw it with my own eyes, I would have told you it was not possible.  But then it happened. I shifted my own paradigm.  Just so we are on the same page here, the dictionary.com definition of the word “paradigm”… Continue reading

  • Go Do Love

    Yesterday at church I heard an inspiring sermon. The pastor challenged me (well, all of us actually) to make an intentional practice of acknowledging the many-layered, complex, rich, and vibrant nature of every person we meet. She told us that… Continue reading