Out With The Old In With The New (original)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is Sept. 30, 2025 in my corner of blog land and predicted to be a mostly sunny day with temps in the high seventies or low twenties Celsius.

Here in the U.S., the Federal Government faces the prospect of a temporary shutdown at midnight tonight, eastern time. Of course, officials may come up with something to keep the lights on and the money flowing.

Also here, post-season major league baseball games begin today. This will lead up to two teams contending in the MLB World Series in late October.

Do you have some major accomplishments to commemorate during October?

I began reading a psych thriller two days ago titled, The Argument. The author is one Victoria Jenkins. It's quite captivating and will likely hold one's attention when reading this title.

As to my forthcoming book, From My Red Chair, I am adding two or three more short stories to increase the page count by one-third to one-half the total.

I will release it hopefully in February just before the National Reading Month begins, March 2026. Of late, I have been addressing some tech issues with my seven-month-old computer.

The Jewish High Holy Days or Holidays are in progress. The culminating day will be Yom Kippur, The Day Of Atonemen. Accordingly, this goes from sundown Wednesday Oct 1st, until sundown Oct. 2nd.

I wish to thank you for stopping by. Would you please Invite a friend virtual or otherwise to visit this blog? I close with a health note about vegetables offered by the Mayo Clinic.

Finally, did you know Mayo Clinic recommends that adults aim to fill half their plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal, which translates to roughly five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables per day, with a greater emphasis on vegetables for a total of four or more servings of vegetables daily, as suggested in their Mediterranean diet plan. 

May God continue to bless and keep us.

Mellow Ropck

David C. Russell, Author

 

From My Red Chair (Original)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

To those of you observing Rosh Ha'Shanah, a sweet new year to you!

Did you feel a sense of "dajavu" on Monday when the news reported Donald Trump's comments on Tylenol Administration During Pregnancy?

Summary of that pasted below.

Despite the conflicting research and legal disputes, the medical community's consensus remains:

• Acetaminophen is considered the safest option for treating fever and pain during pregnancy.

• The potential risks of leaving a high fever or serious pain untreated are generally considered to be more significant than the potential risks of short-term, medically advised acetaminophen use.

• Pregnant individuals should consult with their healthcare provider to discuss any medication use, and acetaminophen should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. View related links

ACOG Affirms Safety Benefits Acetaminophen Pregnancy

ACOG Affirms Safety Benefits Acetaminophen Pregnancy

Sep 22, 2025 — ACOG Affirms Safety and Benefits of Acetaminophen during Pregnancy. ACOG. ... “The studies that are frequently pointed to as evidence of a causal relationship, ...

ACOG

Minutes later, a Dr. McCarrie, also a voice from the COVID days weighed in on this, too. Personally, President Trump could use a little polish to his TV image.

My News

I am rereading a title first read some years ago: "The Education Of Little Tree" by Forest Carter.

I find it entertaining, references a simple lifestyle, good character, good old common sense, a pleasure to read!

My book title, From My Red Chair, has one of its stories featured as a free read on:

https://www.spillwords.com/Author/Davidcrussell

The Chronic Complainer.

I anticipate early October as release date. More to follow!

Thanks once again for dropping by. May God continue to bless and keep us in the new season at hand!

Mellow Rock,

David C. Russell, Author

All By Myself (1980s Balad, Eric Carmin)

Hello Grafted In Reader,

Today, Sept. 11, 2025, is the 21st anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on America, and on a personal note, the date we closed on the sale of a former home. Today, on a somewhat similar note, we Americans may puzzle over the assassination of a talk journalist that occurred on Sept. 10 at a college campus outdoor event in the state of Utah.

I titled this post, All By Myself, to not only honor author Lejla Kalamujic and her book, this date in history, but also to remind us several things in one's life come down to God and our choice as life happens.

I will attain this mentioned book from Chirp Audio, but doesn't this sound like a good appeteaser?

Description

With unapologetic vividness, Lejla Kalamujic depicts pre- and post-war Sarajevo by charting a daughter coping with losing her mother, but discovering herself. 

Next visit, we will focus on my forthcoming release in October of "From My Red Chair".

Until next visit, may YHVH bless and keep us in the care of the Almighty.

Thanks for our ongoing visits!

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell 

Limbs and Legs: Nerve Pain (Mellow Rock)

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is Sept. 3, 2025 in my corner of blog land. This date has a small melange of occurrences from my past life:

1994: My guide-dog of 16 months was returned to the program where we were matched. She had a chronic issue of showing aggression at the appearanvce of other dogs. I hope her years on planet earth were rewarded with good after we parted on Saturday morning that year, that month.

Sept. 3, 1995:  Involved in a motor vehicle accident that took a good three months to fully recover strength.

Sept. 3, 1996:  The week of my wedding, which was Saturday, Sept. 7, 1996! Nationally, Hurricane Fran was the storm of the week and month. We are still married, and might enjoy observing the lunar eclipse said to occur this Sept. 7. At least a good dinner somewhere!

Nerve pain is the subject of this post. The above wedding was pleasurable, first time for both of us to say, I do.

The accident and goodbye to a service dog were undoubtedly significant, wrenching, episodes. Recovery has happend as has life with good, bad, ugly.

This September 3, I am recovering from an elbow fracture sustained in August this year. I know nerve pain.

Musically, Victoria Nadine is said to offer something on the subject according to Google, YouTube.

I found this smattering of Google advisement to share between us:

• Exercise regularly: Moderate exercise can improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.

Nonprescription Treatments for Nerve Pain - WebMD

Nonprescription Treatments for Nerve Pain - WebMD

Sep 20, 2024 — Eat a good diet. There's no special eating plan for nerve pain. But a well-balanced diet -- with lots of fruits, veget...

WebMD

  Home remedies for nerve pain

From sources across the web

Exercise

Dietary supplement

Smoking cessation

Essential oils

Ice pack

Pain medication

Warm bath

Acupuncture

Note: I can vouch for the warm bath or shower with water pouring over my entire affected forearm for several minutes. Relief is temporary but sweet nonetheless.

Whatever you may be enduring this day, this week, this month, treat it well, don't ignore or pretend it will go away. Others are doing the same!

Until next visit, the Lord bless and keep us.

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell