Hello Grafted In Readers,
A few hours remain in Sept. 30, 2024 as we begin this visit in writing form. October is one of my brighter months of the year, historically speaking.
My first piano gig in college occurred in October; my parents were married in October;
My first book was published in October 2012, no longer available.
This year, October 1st includes the beginning of Major League Baseball post season games. It will culminate by the end of the month with the Fall Classic World Series. Only one team in the major leagues is from another country other than the U.S., the Toronto Canada BlueJays.
This Wednesday, begins the Jewish New Year. Technically, this begins at sunset on Wednesday. Here is a little tribute, via history.com, behind the Jewish New Year.
Those observing Rosh Hashanah often greet one another with the Hebrew phrase, “shana tova” or “l'shana tova,” meaning “good year” or “for a good year.” According to History.com, this is a “shortened version of the Rosh Hashanah salutation 'L'shanah tovah tikatev v'taihatem' ('May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year...
I wish to recognize and thank you who drop by frequently to read one of my blog posts. I am honored that this small town guy gets your time!
Until next visit, may the presence of the Almighty be with us 24/7. We think of the misfortune occurring in the Middle East which will turn one-year-old on October 7.
May the new year bring peace, health, happiness, prosperity and contentment to this war-ravaged region and others undergoing tumult.
Mellow Rock
David C. Russell, Author
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