I Won't Back Down (classic rock, Tom Petty)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Thanks to the five of you who have dropped by to visit since last post. Today is Wednesday, April 10 in my corner of blog land.

Have you ever done something that you could take pride in, and for whatever reason, if it was to benefit others, the thing you accomplished went largely unnoticed?

I woke this morning to spend a good hour in quiet solitude just over this very experience. The issue is to make other things in your life front and center, so this occurrence is not robbing you of your joy, your creativity, your attention to the moment in which you now live, and probably a few other prospects. 

Perhaps It may well be  Jordan Peterson, Psychiatrist, whom advised compare yourself today with yourself of yesterday. That's a reminder to not compare your success with another but with your own.

Yes, easier said than done; I know...

My 11-month-old title, "Human Being Human Doing" continues to be at reduced price at:

https://books2read.com/u/mlqXG9

till the end of April 2024.

This six-story anthology is select portraits of how people in history have overcome things like: genocide, chronic anxiety, old faith perspective, familial dysfunction, etc.

This EBook version is meant to: be good to our environment, inform, inspire, and encourage those who may read this title. Check it out, please!

I hope you are enjoying your season, or growing through your season! 

As to forthcoming newsletter at Substack, I am making slow progress but anticipate a post placement by month's end. Eventually, you will be invited to follow me over there so we can continue our visits.

Meantime, don't back down, give up, quit, throw in the towel, but as Scripture notes, "Adonai is our shepherd; one shall not want for anything. (Psalm 23).

Mellow Rock,

David C. Russell, Author

    

Traveling Shoes (Acoustic Song by Bill Staines)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

I am listening to some acoustic music from Radio Heartland as we visit. In fact, earlier this hour they played the song for which this post is titled.

Bill Staines was a folk singer in the '70s and '80s, who had a pleasant sound, nice lyrics about life's pleasures and some pitfalls, but his legacy remains!

It's the last Monday of March 2024 in my corner of blog land. Much personal growth in writing has occurred, more so behind the scenes since our last visit.

Be careful what you shop for, it may not be the best thing for you, is my take-away.

I am reading, "Let Us Descend" by author Jesmyn Ward. The story is set in the time of slavery existing in the U.S., and is quite a riveting story.

On the writing front, a friend suggested that I work on a story about a group combatting rising water rates. This is an occurrence happening across North America, and in some cases has out-paced our inflation rate around 6 or 7 percent annually.

The story is titled, "Menacing Dropoff" and will be submitted to different venues for potential publication.

I do have a story in the current "New Authors Journal", available in print from Amazon.

Google, "New Authors Journal Spring 2024 Amazon" and consider a copy for yourself. The price is reasonable and great value inside.

Incidentally, my title, "Human Being Human Doing" will be on sale in EBook form through April 2024, starting this weekend, March 30, 2024.

Link:  https://books2read.com/u/mlqXG9

Until our next visit, all the best and may the presence of Yehovah, surround you and yours constantly!

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell, Author

 

Walk The Road (acoustic song, Cathie Ryan)

Hello Grafted In Reader,

Today is extraordinary in my corner of blog land, February 29, 2024.

Tomorrow begins the month of March. I particularly like the month of March for the following noted occurrences:

- National Reading Month, U.S.,

- March Madness Tournament, college basketball, U.S.,

- Arrival of Spring and the inkling of warmer days and nights, North America.

How does March stand in your list of enjoyments?

Plans On Moving

Since our last visit nearly three weeks ago, I have decided to explore the possibility of moving to SubStack and even changing the title of the blog there to that assigned my most current book,

"Human Being Human Doing"

Side Note:  https://books2read.com/u/mlqXG9

Back to Visit

I will alert you when my first post appears at SubStack, but am tentatively planning on mid April, 2024.

Books Being Read

My daily trek in life includes a good hour of reading for pleasure, knowledge, and personal sustenance.

For pleasure, I am reading a Fantasy novel by well-liked author, Brandon Sanderson, "Steel Heart".

The book of Psalms, one or two per day, has been for personal sustenance the last two months.

For personal knowledge, the following caught my attention at SubStack:

Transfiguration Sunday: Daniel's Vision

Substack · Lectionary Notes from Christie

1 like · 7 months ago

 

Transfiguration 2023 - by David Armstrong

Substack · A Perennial Digression

20+ likes · 6 months ago

  

Stories Written

The good news is one of my stories, "The Gentleman Caller" has been selected by the editors of New Authors Journal, to appear in the Spring Issue.

It is anticipated to be available in print from Amazon by the end of March 2024.

Other talented writers too, get the opportunity to introduce readers to their respective craft.

Consider, "New Authors Journal, Spring 2024" in your book purchasing power. The price is fairly affordable to many!

Spiritual Thought

"The Lord's Prayer" was a shortened form offered by Yeshua, (Jesus) to his disciples for them to memorize and pray at will. Its text is based on the Amidah, Jewish daily prayer said generally most mornings.

Thank you for dropping by for our visit. I intend to visit again very soon, around April 20, 2024. Do invite a friend to come visit, also.

May the presence of YHVH accompany us today and always.

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell, Author