Russellings of the Spirit

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  • Are You a Clinger?

    Everything was ready. Ready for that brand new, sparkly adventure called TODAY. Everything, that is, except for the shirt. Picking out shorts, shoes, and socks was the easy part of the equation. Shirts – being the most prominent member of… Continue reading

  • PLEASE STRETCH ME

    As I pulled up to the curb, I reached over and hit the button that activated my emergency flashers. Even though I was illegally parked, I figured it would only take me a second to run into the library, return… Continue reading

  • Viva la difference!

    I’m sorry, but it’s true; I am married to the best cook in the world. The votes are in… tallies have been verified by Price-Waterhouse… the verdict is final. How she does it – consistently night after night– I’ll never… 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

  • This Side of the Desk

    I just finished reading the book When Breath Becomes Air. I am still drying my eyes. It is the story of a brilliant, gifted neurosurgeon named Paul Kalanithi. Kalanithi seems to be on his way to an illustrious career as… Continue reading