Whole Notes For The Holiday Season

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 forward to reading it. A sample portion is available at

https://www.dldbooks.com/davidrussell

Finally, do you ever wonder what folks eat for their Christmas holiday dinners elsewhere?
Germany doesn't seem to be too far removed from north America. Here's a snippet from

www.germanfoods.or

The traditional Christmas meal features duck, goose, rabbit or a roast. This main dish is accompanied by German delicacies such as apple and sausage stuffing, red cabbage and potato dumplings. Dessert typically includes Christmas Stollen, considered one of the best Christmas pastries in the world!

If you observe Christmas, may the day be special for you and those whose company you keep. Remember someone less fortunate and send some prayers or positive thoughts their way. The Lord is their shepherd, too.

Kevod Yeheveh, His Presence be with us.

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Saving The Good Stuff for You (acoustic, anonymous)

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!

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I mentioned reading a Danielle Steel Novel, Accidental Heroes. I'm just about through it but highly recommend for the entertainment value!
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Homecoming a Memoir, available on Amazon and Smashwords
by yours truly, David C. Russell
Get to know me via 95 pages of events recalled from six decades of life. It may encourage your journey! The length is reasonable as is the price.
http://www.dldbooks.com/davidrussell

for more info.

Until next visit, kevod Yeheveh, the presence of God Be With You.

Mellow Rock
David Russell

My Memoir: Homecoming A Memoir, David C. Russell

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 your current season of life!

Kevod Yeheveh, the Presence of the Lord be with you always.

Mellow Rock
David C. Russell, Author

Seasons greetings and Three Key Words!

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, respectively.

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Memoir: Homecoming, A Memoir, by David C. Russell is just days away from being published! It is about 95 pages in length and will be on Smashwords as EBook and Amazon KDP as print book, also Kindle. Please, please consider giving as gift! It will inspire and encourage those who might be meeting a daunting challenge!

Until next visit, Kevod Yeheveh, God's presence accompany you in your life season!

Mellow Rock
David Russell

We Gather Together (Acoustic hymn, Holiday Sentiments)

Hello Grafted in Readers,

For those living in the USA, this week begins the Holiday season with the observance of national Thanksgiving on Thursday. Already, commercial media are focused on holiday shopping and consumerism, but Black Friday is now a term to describe discounted items rather than just a festive shopping day.

I recently subscribed to the newsletter from the long-running "Saturday Evening Post" periodical, and this one featured an article about dinner conversation for holiday occasions. I am going to present a few of their ideas, but if you can find the article online, do read as it is both informing and entertaining.
This is geared more to Thanksgiving also nicknamed 'turkey day' here in the US.
- Proper ways to cook a turkey: roast, bake, in a baking bag, other.
- Auto maintenance: Driving directions. Use maps, GPS, how often to change oil, etc.
- Sports, holiday edition: College bowl games, NBA, NFL, etc.
- How escrow works: What is escrow, examples, getting started, etc.
- Funny animal photos or other comical Memes.
- That old standby, the weather: rainfall, snow, predictions for winter, etc.

I will be playing piano for diners on Thanksgiving much of the afternoon at the River Crab Restaurant. Dinner is by reservation, which I understand to be fairly full. My wife, son and his bride will all have dinner there after my stint concludes late afternoon. This will be my third year for doing this. No dishes, hurray.

Meantime, Kevod Yeheveh, the Lord's presence be with you in your current season. Thanks for dropping by.

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Pick Me Up (Acoustic, Megan Burt)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

October is just about over, and Autumn has truly arrived to the lower midwest with chilly overnights and cooler daytimes. We have mid-term elections in our country in about one week, the campaign ads will then conclude. This past weekend the 2018 major league baseball season concluded with Boston taking the series in four games out of seven from the LA Dodgers. Actually five games, I stand corrected. There was an eighteen inning game on Friday night into early Saturday morning that the Dodgers won.

Unfortunately our nation continues to suffer from quite visible division. Funeral services began today in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area as eleven people were gunned down during worship services at a Jewish synagogue this past Shabbat/Saturday. Three were injured from reports and the assailant will likely receive the death penalty for this being a federal crime. Some Protestants were too caught up in celebrating the anniversary of the Reformation to even pray for this misfortune and the surviving. Little wonder Jews are disinterested in the Jesus portrayed by Catholic-rooted denominations.

My autobiographical narrative has a new title under consideration, and is at the book editing and publishing service for final checks. Since learning Barnes and Noble may be up for sale, I have chosen to publish on Amazon, and anticipate doing so in December. Stay tuned.

My wife and I enjoyed homemade bean soup over the weekend and I had the remaining leftover bowl for lunch on Monday. We both like soups in cooler and colder weather seasons.

That is it for this visit. There is a verse of Scripture that I would like to share voiced by Yeshua to his followers:
"Tend my sheep."

Kevod Yeheveh, His presence accompany us.

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Somewhere In The Middle Kieran Kane (acoustic)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is August 30, 2018, Thursday in my corner of blog land. We are having temperatures in the mid 20s Celsius, after having a heat wave for the past several days with the high feeling like 40 degrees Celsius. Yes, we visited a local pool a couple times to find relief and enjoy some water aerobics, too.

On occasion, we talk health in our blog visits, and this visit will be health oriented. Do you want to look and stay younger?

According to "Reader's Digest" magazine, some of the following foods can help us appear and stay younger looking and feeling. They slow the aging process our bodies all eventually will succumb to.

- Green and yellow legumes are suggested that include whole cooked peas. These contain fiber and anti-oxidants that help slow aging.
- Nuts, and in particular walnuts, are recommended to have as a snack perhaps three times a week. These slow the progression of heart disease and minimize the risk for cancer as we grow older.
- Those of us who enjoy a good steak or a piece of roast beef do not have to give this up completely. However, going meatless two or three meals a week will not hurt us either. Plant sources of protein are said to help ward off kidney ailments and problems.
- Fish is recommended for omega-threes and sauerkraut is considered a good food for the brain.

In Brief
On the writing front, my autobiography, which will be titled, Seasons Revisited, is being edited and planned publication is scheduled for October 2018. I am strongly considering publishing with Barnes and Noble Press, B&N Press, and SmashWords.com. The book will be in print and EBook form. I have had several places to call home and have known many in my 60+ years of life. It is quite amazing when one looks back to see the road you have traveled.

I am completing the reading of a Denise Mina novel, titled, "The Dead Hour". It is a crime thriller and well written with descriptive narrative and typical Denise Mina dialogue.

We have had a couple recent visitors that I would like to thank for stopping by and encourage you to visit them at their pages.
Winged Words by Aradhana Mishra, a writer and Mass Communications specialist from India.
www.aradhanamishrah.com

is her URL.

Until next visit, Kevod Yeheveh, the presence of the Lord accompany you on your journey.

Mellow Rock

Wait A Minute (acoustic, Seldom Seen)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is August 8, 2018 in my corner of blog land.
I titled this post, Wait A Minute, because of the pasted news item below from Breaking Israel News, about Chinese Christians studying the Torah, first five books of the Holy Bible.

Since one of our blog intentions is to encourage one another in the study of God's instruction, this post is fitting: Other news on my life afterward.
Chinese Christians Are Praying For The Peace of Jerusalem
By Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler August 8, 2018 , 9:22 am
Look! These are coming from afar, These from the north and the west, And these from the land of Sinim. Isaiah 49:12 (The Israel Bible™)
Christians from around the world come to Jerusalem every Sukkot to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. (Credit: Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz/Breaking Israel News(
It’s risky to be a Christian in China today. Despite this, the numbers of Chinese Christians interested in studying Torah, learning Hebrew and visiting Israel is skyrocketing.
According to San Diego, CA-based Pastor Grace Wang, underground churches are very active and growing rapidly in China. Wang told Breaking Israel News that her weekly Torah messages, which she records in Mandarin Chinese using her iPhone, are distributed through an underground network of churches and are heard by more than 10,000 people each week. “They are hungry for Torah,” she explained.
Wang shares a passion for the Temple Mount with Rabbi Yehuda Glick. She translated Glick’s book Arise and Ascend: A Guide To The Temple Mount into Chinese. The first 2,000 copies sold out quickly and she just got funding to reprint another 2,000 copies.
Asked how she understands the phenomenon of Chinese Christians being fascinated by Torah and Israel, she said, “We are almost in the End Times. This is the work of God, to open the heart of people to have a desire for Torah. It’s above nature. It’s so powerful. This is totally supernatural.”
Wang noted that, after studying with her for a time, many of her students begin to celebrate the Biblical festivals, although it’s not safe for them to observe Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) outside of their homes in China.
“They celebrate with the Jewish calendar. They fast and pray on Yom Kippur (Jewish day of Atonement) and Tisha B’Av (day of mourning for the destruction of the two Holy Temples in Jerusalem).”

They do this, despite the fact that, according to Wang, “In Mainland China, there is no freedom. It’s really amazing! They love the God of the Jewish people. They don’t have money to come to Israel, except maybe once in their lives. They never see Jewish people. They study the Bible. Their only wish is to come to Israel.”
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Yes, it is exciting to realize God so loved the world, not just the west, not just North America, but the world.. Consider for a minute or two.

- In my writing life, I am still working on my autobio with regard to editing, revising and spell-checking. Someone even showed me how to correctly note
Simon and Garfunckel, the acoustic duo from the late 1960s. I hope to publish, Homecoming, in a couple months and will let you know!

- We are living through the 'dog days' of summer here. August has felt much like July with temperatures in the high eighties Fahrenheit with accompanying humidity. Soon, our nights will become cooler, which mean improved sleep.

Thanks for dropping by. May His Presence ever be with you!

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Can't You Hear Me Calling (Crooked Still, Acoustic)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is June 14, 2018 in my corner of blog land. Next Thursday will be the first day of summer officially! My son and his wife will be married one month this Saturday, happy one month you two!

On my blog intro, one of our purposes is to familiarize ourselves with some of the things we inherit from the Jewish people as we consider ourselves believers, Messianic, Hebrew Christians or some such term. Today, the newsletter from My Jewish Learning, featured an article by Rabbi Daniel Kirzane discussing the topic of the ancient sacrifice that Jewish people practiced in Biblical times. They offered animals, grain or money at the tabernacle, which were called korbanot. Rabbi Kirzane shares that the word korbanot means something that draws close. The intention was to draw the one giving closer to God. Do you ever think of your giving in that manner? It's a fresh thought for me to be honest.

The definition at the beginning of this article is of interest: Sacrifice is to give up something for someone else.

- Sports training is so athletes can be ready to give their skill to a team or particular competition.
- In Exodus we read how Moses' mother, Yocheve, sent her baby away, so that he could be protected and was raised in the palace of the Pharaoh and would later lead the exodus from Egypt.
- We sacrifice for others by doing chores.

Rabbi Kirzane ends the article with five questions that we each might ask of ourselves. Since the Temple was destroyed, prayer is one means Jewish people offer to God, as well as doing deeds of mercy and kindness and attending worship. So do other faith practitioners. Consider Rabbi Kirzane's questions below.

1. What kinds of sacrifices are present in this Torah portion? (Sacrifice for yourself, for others, or to come closer to God?)
2. When have I made that kind of sacrifice in my own life? Or when could I make that kind of sacrifice in the future?
3. Sacrifices in the Torah required very specific rituals. What are some rituals that are important to me that help me to feel Jewish or holy?
4. What are some ways I can draw close to God?
5. What might I want to teach my friends and family about sacrifice from a Jewish perspective?
Note: Consider the story of Moses from Exodus chapter 2 to answer the first question.

God bless and keep you. Thanks for stopping by!

Mellow Rock
David Russell

G-d Has Lifted The Weight

Hello Grafted In Reader,

Today is Friday, April 20 in my corner of blog land.

I want to return to one of the purposes of this blog, and that was to inform us of the Jewish roots of our faith in Adonai. Today, I wish to share a reflection with you from the website
by chaim ben torah and hope it will enrich your understanding. Do share with a friend.

HEBREW WORD STUDY – PROTECTION FROM THE WORLD – KATHENOTH  ‘OR  כתנכ עור  
Genesis 3:7,21:  “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. (21)  The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.” 
I was reading from the works of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, a 19th century Jewish scholar and discovered something I never even considered.  I have read Genesis 3 countless times in my life, I have heard numerous sermons where these verse are quoted but I never stopped to really meditate on what this actually means that God made clothes for Adam and Eve.  I thought back to my earliest memories as a child and I clearly remember Sunday School and listening to my Sunday School teacher tell us that God made clothes for Adam and Eve.  I remembering feeling quite relieved, I mean I was a little concerned because it didn’t seem like a bunch of leaves sewn together would last very long. At least God made something permanent.
This morning I read where Rabbi Hirsch commenting on this passage of God clothing Adam and Eve declared that is was  God’s  first act of  gamiloth chasad – loving kindness.  Adam and Eve clothed themselves with leaves from a fig tree.  The word for fig tree, te’anah could have two possible roots.  The first root te’an which means a fig tree.  But it also could come from the root word ‘aun  which means an inappropriate means of acquisition, in other words, to steal something.  The word for leaf is ‘alah which means to ascend, to rise up.  To wear fig leaves or te’anah alah had a double meaning. It also meant to steal something that was meant only for an ascension (to heaven).  Because of this disobedience, this act of stealing, Adam and Eve could not enter heaven so God clothed them in garments of skin.
Garments of skin is kathenoth ‘or which has a double meaning in Hebrew, it also means the protection from the weight of the world.  To this day, to this moment God has clothed us with the kathenoth ‘or protection from the weight of the world.  So why does Rabbi Hirsch call this an act of lovingkindness?  Because as we bear the weight of this world God can continually show His  lovingkindness by protection us, caring for us as we face the cares of this world.  Not only that, God has a wonderful way of turning tragic events into something wonderful. For now that sin has entered into the world, according to Rabbi Hirsch, God has given us the opportunity to follow His example and show lovingkindness to those who are suffering from the weight of this world.  We can feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick and show compassion to the poor.  God has turned the tables on the old serpent and took the fig leaves of Adam and Eve, the disgrace of their sin and clothed them and us with the garments of skin kathenoth ‘or  the opportunity to share love and loving kindness to those under the weight of this world.
Where did God get these skins?  He sacrificed animals. He made the first sacrifice for man as He eventually gave the final sacrifice for man, His Son.  Thus kathenoth ‘or (‘or with an Ayin) becomes a play on the word kathenoth  ‘or (‘or with an Aleph) to become a garment or protection of Light (Jesus Christ – John 1:1).


May the Lord Bless and keep you always,

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Waiting for Messiah and Spring Weather? David Russell

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Can you believe we are in the second quarter of 2018?
My calendar says today is April 10. By the end of the week, my region of blog land could experience temperatures in the mid 50s. We have had 30-40-degree temperatures much of this month and periods of light snow. Yes, it happens but we are ready for w a r m.

Words and Writing
I just finished working on a 2,000-word story that grew in length with four revisions and will now undergo a title change as recommended by my editing cohort, Rebecca. It's a remembrance of a college professor, Mr. Paul Whaley, and his impact on my young life. Now, I am considering writing a story based on two words: maladroit and dexterous, two antonyms. The maladroits want to be like the dexterous, but in the end realize they are not and come to terms with that. It's much like some of us wanting to be or do this or that. In the end (whatever time that involves) we realize we can, cannot, will or will not and thus reorder our lives to be who G-d created us to be.

As an author I have decided to write for general audiences and will endeavor to encourage and inspire. You have shown me you like it better when that is my approach. I get it after seven or eight years of doing this..

The characters in the story will be named dexterous, skillful, clumsy, lubber, inept, bumbling, klutzy, nimble, agile, etc. I may share it here.

Reading
I am about halfway through a kidnapping or adult-napping story titled, Missing in Mudbug, by Jana Deleon. Mudbug is a small southern town in Louisiana. There is even a ghost figure involved in the happenings. It's entertaining and chapters are of reasonable length.

Hoping to hear from you soon. G-d bless and keep you as you go about your journey.

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Author: Waiting For Messiah
Available on www.smashwords.com

Acoustic, (Trouble In The Fields by Nanci Griffith)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is March 19 in my corner of blog land. In thirteen days the western Christian church will celebrate the Resurrection of Christ Jesus known for nearly eighteen centuries as Easter Sunday. Few, will present the history of this holiday, but actually several will refer to the Resurrection of Christ as "the or that first Easter." Bullshit! Educate yourself on the history of this observed Holiday.

I think it's time to change the name of the day to Resurrection Sunday. Or, Resurrection Day. If you call yourself a follower of Christ, a Christian, than name what he did to honor Him!

This weekend, western Christians celebrate Palms Sunday. They will reference the crowd for being fickle in attitude by lauding Yeshua as King and then just days later calling for his death. Secondarily, "they" will recognize it was their sin that led G-d to lovingly redeem humanity because of desire for an ongoing relationship with us who deserve just the opposite! Focus on that for a change instead of blaming first-century residents of the Holy Land for being fickle and running in the night. You arrogant catholic types!

Yes, I come down hard this time of year on Protestants and Roman Catholics from which my background is derived. I believe it to be well-deserved, and it is we who have the partial blindness spoken of in Romans. We're still happy for the great divorce from those whom we owe a debt of gratitude for our faith heritage in proclaiming we have a new covenant, relationship instead of rules, grace instead of Torah. Yippy! God in his grace gave us instruction so we wouldn't flounder like ambivalent nomads! Yes, there is and has been trouble in the fields.
Time to work the ground.
Time to clean house.
Time to set the record straight.
Time to recognize "all" have sinned and fallen short of the glory of G-d.
Time to answer Yeshua, Who do you say I am?"

Early Happy Resurrection Day

Mellow Rock
David Russell

Catch The Wind (acoustic Song, Donovan Philips, English Folk Singer)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is February 5, 2018 in my corner of blog land.

Tomorrow, Lord willing, my father will celebrate birthday number 93! I spoke with him over the weekend, and he plans to have a quiet time with friends at a restaurant in the town where he resides. He sounded well. Mom has been gone since 2010 and I am sure after 60 years of marriage, there are times when he is missing her and his family who live around the country.

The flu epidemic has been in the news this winter here in north America. Related is a condition known as pneumonia. A recent edition of the Mayo Clinic newsletter, Housecall, describes pneumonia as an infection that inflames the air sac in one or both lungs. The sac may fill with purulent material resulting in coughing or producing phlegm when one coughs. Also chest pain, fever, chills, feeling tired, some mental confusion in older folks, persistent cough.

The Mayo Clinic writers recommend to see a healthcare provider if chest pain and cough persist, fever of 102 degrees F or 39 C persists, or difficulty breathing persists too. The most common form of pneumonia is called community acquired pneumonia.

Reading Pleasure
This month I have begun another Chaim Potok novel. This one is titled, The Book of Lights. It's about a young man who attends a Jewish seminary, struggles to find his purpose in life but eventually does so as he serves as a Chaplain over in or near Korea in the 1950s. I recommend this one!

Writing
I will be trying my hand at fairy tale writing and will be using 19th century writer, William E Griffif as a model. One tale will be in an anthology and the other is for a contest. Details later.

Until our next visit, may the Lord bless, keep, and cause his Face to Shine on you and your life!

I would love a hello from you. Would you accommodate me? It would be a nice birthday present, as I turn another year older later this month!
All the Best,
Mellow Rock
David Russell

Wordes Of The Year, 2017, Add to Conversations

Hello Grafted In Readers,

May I consider this a bonus visit between us?
It is January 16 in my corner of blog land. One topic today: Words of the Year.
I receive a weekly newsletter titled Grammar Girl and this issue discussed some of the top words from 2017.

Experts agree that "fake news" exceeded others and was the winner. A couple other words of interest to me were
- kwaussie which is an Australian word describing one who has dual citizenship in Australia and New Zealand.

- agathism is a word that has been around for a couple centuries. It is a belief that things will eventually get better, though the means of getting there may take time and considerable effort.

-broflake is defined as a man or boy who lacks resiliance or coping skills when setbacks occur or disagreements arise with others. I wonder if that has to be gender-specific?

Hopefully, I will find a story creation to use one or two of these fine words in. I'll let "fake news" run its course with the pop culture.

If you would like to have a word with me, please express in English. I notice someone a while back left a comment in Arabic. Sorry, I don't speak that language.

God be with us in our speaking and listening.

Mellow Rock

David Russell

Waiting For Messiah is Better Done With You

Hello and Happy 2018 Grafted In Readers!

It is January 4 in my corner of blog land. We are in our tenth day where the temperatures will not reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit but they will remain in the teens or single digits through the coming weekend. I understand that we could break previous records from 1979 and 1936. I was out of state for both times in the past. In 1936, I was not born, and in '79, I was doing an externship in another state to finish college.

Since last time, I did finish reading, and still highly recommend, "Davita's Harp" by the late Chaim Potok. He writes in an entertaining manner and also has plenty within the story for one to ponder. Consider for example the advice given by Aunt Sarah to the nine-year-old Iliana Davita,
"Good-bye Davita. Be discontented with this world, but at the same time be respectful."

I plan to read another novel or two by this author in the coming months.

What is the start of a new year without a health reminder:
When going out to eat:
- Order your favorite vegetables
- Order more plant-based foods
- Have a light snack such as some fruit an hour or so before going out
- Order baked-broiled items, not fried.


Anthology
Waiting for Messiah by David C. Russell, {yours truly} continues to be available at www.smashwords.com for under $4.00.

Please consider #WaitingForMessiah as a #gift to yourself or a #reading acquaintance for self enrichment.

Until our next visit, kevod Yeheveh, the presence of G-d be with you day and night.

Mellow Rock
David Russell