Category Archives: Culture

You Don’t See Color?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

What motivates people toward an “I don’t see color” orientation? Have you ever heard someone say I don’t see height or hair length? With regards to color, have you ever heard someone deny the color of your shirt or your … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Enemies

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

Next month Deepak Chopra will be speaking in my current city of Houston, Texas. It will be the third or fourth time I attend one of his talks. Of his many books, my favorite is The Third Jesus. In it, … Continue reading →

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How Do We Get There?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

I recently shared this picture and received the response, “Spot on! Now…how do we get there?” So it got me thinking… It appears we have not reached a tipping point in the collective consciousness to actualize these sentiments. It is … Continue reading →

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The Road of Happiness

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

For some reason, I have found myself consistently happy in recent weeks. Perhaps it is because of all the time I’ve spent exercising (endorphins are waaaay underrated). Perhaps it is because I am using my time more productively (much to … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

Among the many interesting trends to emerge from social media, Throwback Thursday peaked my interest. TBT is the phenomenon that has Facebook users posting pictures of ourselves, our friends and our families from days gone by. Who doesn’t enjoy a … Continue reading →

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The Artist’s Brush

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

I started 2013 on fire with passion and intention. I ended the year with illness and apathy. The beginning of the end was my annual “Christmas party”. In November 2008 I bought a new home and the party served as … Continue reading →

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Sonless Fathers

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

I typically find little interesting or of value with daytime talk shows; particularly of the Jerry Springer, Maury Povich variety. I am still amazed that the “who’s the father?” theme still has appeal. I’m not sure how many of you … Continue reading →

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Moving to the Head of the Tribe

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

The five year anniversary of my father’s passing occurred last month. His death ended a long and difficult battle with emphysema. He was diagnosed in 2003 and given two years to live. He lived an additional three which came as … Continue reading →

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The Shadow of Race

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

The shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman thrust America, yet again, into its discomfort and dis-ease about matters of race. The trial of Zimmerman was a convergence of several key issues – race, inequities in the criminal justice system … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Independence?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

Who or what causes your heart to beat? Who or what brings sight to your eyes? Who or what allows the cut on your arm to heal? We need only look as near as our own bodies to come to … Continue reading →

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