Russellings of the Spirit

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  • EST-CE QUE TU PARLES FRANCAIS?

    Joan and I have been in the south of France for the past week. And when I say, “the south of France,” I mean THE SOUTH. As in, imagining we hear banjos and guitars having a pick-off duel as we round… Continue reading

  • Singing In the Rain

    Traveling is cool. In fact, I am – at this very moment – traveling down the Danube River with Joan in a COVID-delayed celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary. We are seeing places like Budapest, Vienna, Krems, Remmsberg, and others at… Continue reading

  • The Inexhaustible Supply Chain

    Our new couch is finally HERE!  Hip Hip HOORAY! Last week Joan and I were finally able to get rid of that old couch – the one that was meant for a MUCH larger living room – so that we… Continue reading

  • Silent Encouragement

    One ritual that must be observed as part of any visit to the town of Pacific City, Oregon is The Climb. That is, The Climb to the top of the giant sand dune at Cape Kiwanda (pictured here). I have done it several times… Continue reading

  • Particles of Wonder

    Last weekend Joan and I went to the mountains. It was glorious. It was majestic. It was beautiful. It was awe-inspiring. It was a breath-taking reminder of the splendor of God’s creation. It drove me to my knees in a… Continue reading

  • What’s At the Heart

    I love Hud. True confession time: at first, I did NOT love Hud. At all. Hud (or Uncle Hud) is the name Kansas City Royals fans have given to Rex Hudler – the  guy who does play-by-play of Royals games on… Continue reading

  • Tennis anyone?

    I am not a huge tennis fan, but I do love watching a good, sustained, competitive tennis volley. Each player is moving to the ball… returning their opponent’s shot with confidence… probing to find the perfect angle to sneak the… Continue reading

  • Listening to The Voice

    “I love you,” she said. She paused. And then added, “Always have… always will.” And although he’d heard those words from her thousands of times during the 24 years of their relationship, it was different this time. That word –… Continue reading

  • Check Your Fear

    Every morning, right before Patrick the dog and I head out on our morning walk, I check the temperature outside. I usually do that by pulling out my iPhone and saying, “Hey Sirii… what’s the temperature?” Secure with Sirii’s answer,… Continue reading

  • Knowing You… Loving You

    They know me so well. They know I drive a 2009 Nissan Altima. They know I play the guitar. (Fortunately, they aren’t terribly clued in about my fumbling, stumbling skill level). They know I am a grandfather. They know I originally… Continue reading