Russellings of the Spirit

God

  • 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

  • “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

  • Busted Truster

    Who do you trust? Stop for a minute and really mull that question over. Because trust is the glue that holds our world together.  For example, I trust that the funny-looking green piece of paper in my wallet can be… Continue reading

  • Plug In!

    Today I am pleased to announce that after three years of diligent, post-retirement searching, I’ve finally FOUND MY PURPOSE! It has been a long, tedious process. I’ve looked high and low. Within and without. I have consulted mystics, tea leaves, and… Continue reading

  • A Changed Life

    Several years ago, Joan and I took a little vacation trip to Orcas Island. In case you are not familiar with it, Orcas Island is located squarely in the middle of the Straits of Juan de Fuca in the Puget… Continue reading

  • Straining Forward

    Look at these dogs. It is safe to say – with absolutely zero bias whatsoever – that you are looking at a picture of The Best Dogs in the World. This picture shows Rosie (on the left, with the red leash)… Continue reading

  • The Gift of Candles

    They say… you know, the all-knowing, all-seeing THEY… that timing is everything.  As is usually the case, they have indulged in a wee bit of literary hyperbole to make a point. The point that TIMING is a really, really important thing. Comedians, trapeze artists,… Continue reading

  • Captain Obvious

    I don’t usually do this, but what the heck! It’s a new year, so why not start it by doing something different? I will rudely ask: What did YOU get for Christmas? I ask you that question for the same reason… Continue reading