grafted in and on the journey

Hello Grafted In Readers, Today is the last day of Autumn, in my corner of blog land. By this time next week, Christmas, Boxing Day, and probably too, stores will be experiencing the return of unwanted purchases made in the holiday rush. I have never been part of that return crowd. One year, my wife and I went to a major store to join the midnight madness for Black Friday. Never again! The register lines were long, and the atmosphere was tense and crowded. I will be playing piano next week for holiday diners: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday afternoon, respectively. On the routine front: I am still reading "Any Two Can Play", 1981, Elizabeth Cadell. It's an entertaining read, probably more a novella than novel per length. My book, "Homecoming: A Memoir" is available for a reasonable price both as print and EBook on Amazon and Smashwords. ISBN: 9780463166895 Thus far nearly a dozen readers have purchased and tell me they are either enjoying, or looking fo...

Hello Grafted In Readers, I just felt another visit between us was in order, as it is Dec. 12, 2018 in my corner of blog land. Let's talk health and a couple other goodies, okay? The holiday season is here, my wife and I are going out for dinner tonight before we grocery shop. What should we do and eat to keep from over-indulgence? A March 2016 article from the online EZine, US News suggests some of the following: - Forgive yourself when you over-indulge; it will likely happen. - Have a fish as your meat three times a week for your health. - Occasional dark chocolate is known to improve mood and heart health. - Add fiber. Things like oatmeal, brand cereal, grains can help one feel full and aid overall function. - Move it. Walk a few extra steps to your destination. Take short walks throughout the week. If you google health tips or health tip of the day, the results will show plenty! ~ I mentioned reading a Danielle Steel Novel, Accidental Heroes. I'm just about...

Hello Grafted in Readers, It is just about Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 in my corner of blog land. - The big news in my corner of the world is my memoir, Homecoming A Memoir, is published on Amazon and Smashwords, David C. Russell, and ready for your reading consumption. The memoir is highlights of my life journey of 65 plus years, and how it had a rocky start. Length is short, 95 pages, and if you do read, a review would be appreciated. For more info check out my author website: https://www.dldbooks.com/davidrussell I am currently halfway through a Danielle Steel Novel titled, Accidental Heroes, and enjoying her writing style. If you like suspense, try this title. - In health, I recently learned from doing an article on teeth stain removal that there are actually toothpastes one can buy that will remove stains from the surface of teeth. Use once weekly is the recommend, and your preferred toothpaste the other six days. That's it for this visit, and hope you are enjoying ...

Hello Grafted In Readers, Today is December 6, 2018 in my corner of blog-land. First, Holiday Greetings and shalom to each of us! This is the time of year when Christians and devout Jews each recall miracles specific to faith practice: Hanukkah and Christmas. Unfortunately, most Christians have very little understanding of the story behind Hanukkah. Educate yourself and your faith may be enriched, because, likely, your pastor or priest may not do so. As many of you know, I am what they call a lover of words. I am frequently adding new words to my card file for use at the "right time." Let me share a couple: Dingle: It's a noun. Dingle means a small wooded dell. Synonyms include dell, dale, valley and glen. Delouse: To remove lice. Hoarfrost: A white layer of pieces of ice like needles that forms on objects outside when it is very cold. These definitions are from the Collins Dictionary for dingle, and Cambridge Dictionary for delouse and hoarfrost, respectiv...