Everything (Acoustic, Moors and McCumber)

Hello Grafted In Reader,


Today is Monday, January 12, 2026 in my corner of blog land. Mild weather conditions prevail compared to end of year and early this year!

Mondays were made to get through, is a dictum used by an acquaintance from my past that has a timeless ring to it. I was up early drafting a story for a contest by Reedsy Editing, spent my weekend doing errands, piano gig, church, and viewing some NFL football with my wife. Tonight is the final NFL game in the 'wild card' series.

I also did some editing for my upcoming book, From My Red Chair: a Short Story Collection.

It will go to the editor for final revisions and publishing assist to Amazon and Draft2Digital within a couple weeks.

Follow progress notes at my Substack.

https:''davidcrussell@substack.com


We had a newer favorite for our dinner last evening: beef sheet pan dinner. Veggies included brussels, summer squash, mushrooms, and a couple long carrots. Garlic along with salt and pepper added for taste enhancement. I have found "Taste of Home" website offers several meal ideas if you find yourself in a rut to prep something.


Not much else to share with you per this post. I appreciate your visit, thoughts, prayers, unspoken wishes, etc.

Until next time, may the Lord continue to bless and keep us.


Mellow Rock,

David C. Russell, Author

 

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