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Of Gumbo and Sunsets

Oct 08, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ 6 Comments
Of Gumbo and Sunsets So fall break has come and nearly gone, and another beach trip with it. I’m a lucky guy. I got to see this, and share it with my family. There was swimming, and running, and jumping, and singing, and playing, and digging, and hugging, and laughing, (and a few exhaustion tears), and gumbo. Always gumbo, holding it all together. Gumbo i [...]
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September 11, 2011: Silence

Sep 11, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ 3 Comments
On Sunday, September 16, 2001, I had the responsibility of coming up with words to fill the void that was very much alive and screaming from five days earlier. Those words were inadequate to the task. Yes, poets, priest and politicians all have words to thank for their position. And I have played, at some level, all three. But today requires [...]
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Through a Mirror Darkly

Sep 11, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ Leave a Comment
Through a Mirror Darkly Fair warning: This is a self-indulgent and selfish posting. There’s nothing unique here; every parent feels this way. Feel free to ignore. Another Sunday, another early departure from Church for me and the boy. I know that no one really understands anyone, but I wish I knew what upsets him so. What causes him to cry out, almost in pain, [...]
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Lessons Learned while on VacationR...

Jul 25, 2011 ~ Written by DavidS ~ Leave a Comment
Lessons Learned while on Vacation–David S. Vacation – a time when we’re supposed to remove ourselves from our daily responsibilities and live it up, let our hair down (well for some of you), relax, and set aside the cares of this world. Even better, a vacation on a cruise ship provides further isolation from the world around us with no email, no phones…no contact. I though it a [...]
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Follow the Leader: On Being a Dad

Jun 19, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ Leave a Comment
Follow the Leader: On Being a Dad Leader of the Playground Once when the girl was still not quite three and the boy was happiest in his car seat carrier, we were traveling from Georgia and stopped at McDonald’s. Cause you know, you’ve just got to stop at McDonald’s. Doesn’t matter if you’re hungry (it’s actually better if you’re not). [...]
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Understanding My Boy

Jun 05, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ 2 Comments
The boy is crying. Again. Except “crying” doesn’t capture it. He is bawling. He is screaming. He is weeping. He is wailing. He is furious. He is afraid. And I have no idea why. Just moments ago he was happy. All was right in the world in which he lives. Just moments ago. Maybe he’s hurt himself when I wasn’t look [...]
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Sometimes Severity is a Gift

May 18, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ Leave a Comment
When you have an epiphany, it’s a good idea to write it down. I’ve long since been of the opinion that if you don’t write it down, it didn’t happen. So on those rare moments when a clear thought does wind it’s way up my spine to enlighten my darken mind, I have to put it down. Otherwise that light will go out. An [...]
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The Best Things Mom Taught Me

May 08, 2011 ~ Written by Russell ~ Leave a Comment
The Best Things Mom Taught Me Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in my life. I wouldn’t be the man that I am today without you. But as much as I love each of you, this one goes out to my mom, Evelyn. Mom and the baby girl feeding fish. Narrowing down all that you have taught me in our short time together is nearly impossible, mom. You taught me to climb trees. [...]
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