Flash In The Pan (acoustic song, Del Barber)

Hello Grafted In Reader,

Today is Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in my corner of blog-land. Winter temps are mild here, snowfall minimal thus far. This is OK with me!

First to all of you: If you would like a free gift, please respond not to me, but by going online to the #eoy, #SmashWords, sale where you will find the -ebook version of my current title.

Note the sale starts December 15, 2023, ending on December 31, 2023.

Here is the book blurb below:

Human Being Human Doing

by David C. Russell

The four building blocks of the human body are cells, tissues, organs, and body systems. Experience includes observing, encountering, or undergoing things as they occur in time. The stories herein are about specific life experiences. These experiences are likely repeated with some variance down through history. The unique reactions are what contribute to this title. 

As the Festival of Hanukkah or Feast of Lights, is in its waning period, I wish all those whom observe this occasion much happiness and sense of renewal! Life will surely continue to have its stellar and mundane moments and occurrences. For those of us with a faith practice, we believe HaShem to be involved in accompanying us through both ends of the life spectrum!

Reading:  I recently became acquainted with the writing of the late E.M. Forster, (Edward Morgan Forster). At the moment, I am in the early chapters of his title, "The Longest Journey."

Earlier I read his short story collection and this spurred me to read more!

I also have a story titled, "Odium" that will be in the

#Winter, #New Authors Journal, which is due to be available just before December 24, 2023 on Amazon.com. My main character is a married man who goes through a set of adverse circumstances that lead to a alternative ending for his betterment.

I am happy we continue to visit, and that you stop by to check on yours truly!

You can find me at Facebook, either as FB Page, David C. Russell, or in general, David Russell.

Till next time, the Presence of YHVH be with you and yours!

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell

 

Light One Candle (Hanukkah: Peter, Paul, and Mary(Hanukkah)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is Thursday, December 7, 2023 in my corner of blog land.

The sun will soon be setting in the nation of Israel at the time of this post. Here is an interesting, intriguing, life paradox:

Chanukah (Hanukkah) 2023 starts at nightfall on December 7, 2023 and ends with nightfall on December 15, 2023.

Most of us are aware that the nation of Israel, is about the size of the United States state of New Jersey; Unfortunately, deep stress, turmoil, and war have been the major facet of its daily life starting on Sabbath -  October 7, 2023.

The word "Hanukah" in Hebrew is translated as feast of dedication in English.  It appears the nation is dedicated in securing safety for its citizens and visitors by continuing to engage in this conflict with an extremist Hamas. Is it fair to use that adjective to describe this group's intent?

As believers in Messiah Yeshua, what are we dedicating our days, our time, ourselves, to?

May HaShem (G-d) grant another miracle similar to the circumstances under which the first Hanukkah was fashioned  in the second century BCE.

Thank you for stopping by to read our latest post. May the presence of HaShem ever be near to unite your heart (formerly understood as mind) to be single in purpose and daily living.

Peaceful and joyful Holidays,

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell