Russell LaPlume, Author at Catholicism.org

About Russell LaPlume

Russell LaPlume, or "Mr. Russ," as he is affectionately known at Saint Benedict Center, hails from Lawrence, Massachusetts. From a young age, he worked in the family printing business run by his Father and Mother in Lawrence. He served his country in the Vietnam War as a Marine. A true eclectic, he can build rock walls, farm, work construction, and navigate New Hampshire's hidden streams in his trusty kayak. He reads incessantly, loves Saint Joseph, and is father to eleven children. His sense of humor can be mystifying to some people. With his wonderful wife, Judith, he lives near the Center in Richmond, in a two-hundred-year-old house he restored.

Mr. LaPlume is also Saint Benedict Center's bookkeeper and bookstore manager.

My Morning Cup of Joe – Conclusion

Jun 10, 2016 Russell LaPlume 5

It has been close to a year since I started these articles and I find myself, again, sipping my coffee in my easy chair, early morning, attempting to clear the fog that envelops my mind. My wife, as usual, is … Continue reading →

My Morning Cup Of Joe – Part IV

Apr 11, 2016 Russell LaPlume 1

Since we are on the subject of getting old — we were talking about that, weren’t we? — or is my mind slipping into two months feeling like it was two years ago. Time, oh time, it goes so fast … Continue reading →

My Morning Cup Of Joe — Part III

Jan 8, 2016 Russell LaPlume 2

The previous two articles in this series highlighted my morning woes, my inability to rise and shine as quickly as I should, and my difficulty in adorning my apparel. There is a reason for this: I am simply getting older. … Continue reading →

My Morning Cup of Joe – Part II

Nov 9, 2015 Russell LaPlume 2

[Part 2] It is early morning. I am in my favorite chair sipping coffee hoping that the morning fog enveloping my mind will soon wear off. My wife’s whirlwind of activity continues but I can’t stir until the life giving … Continue reading →

My Morning Cup of Joe

Sep 14, 2015 Russell LaPlume 5

It is six in the morning, and as I lay in bed waiting for my wife’s alarm to go off, I wonder why she set the alarm in the first place knowing that we always awake five minutes before it … Continue reading →

The Many Sounds Of Silence

Aug 21, 2015 Russell LaPlume 12

“Soon silence will have passed into legend. Man has turned his back on silence. Day after day, he invents machines and devices that increase noise and detract humanity from the essence of life – contemplation and meditation.” This quote from … Continue reading →