Russellings of the Spirit

influence

  • The Raging Inferno

    [WARNING: This post contains a graphic discussion of suicide. Please do not read if that subject disturbs you. Otherwise, you may proceed.] Some years ago, I was asked to officiate at the funeral of a man who had taken his… 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

  • Thank you, Chris and Charlie

    Today I want to use this space to say “Thank you” to all the people in my life who ever tried to teach me anything. Lord knows this note is – in some cases – 50 or more years overdue.… Continue reading

  • That Small Rudder…

    “The words of a president matter.” These words were spoken earlier this week by the incoming U.S. president and were pointedly directed at the outgoing guy. They were meant to be a stinging rebuke of a set of words Mr.… Continue reading