Author Archives: Ray V.

About Ray V.

Living in Aiken, South Carolina, USA, I like to share what I am looking at, thinking about or listening to. I refer to this as the view out my window. Thanks for stopping by.

334 /500

Posted on December 11, 2019

I came across this image on Instagram while I was in Texas. It is a piece of musical history.   The story behind Wild Horses. Rolling Stone Magazine lists it as #334 out of the 500 greatest songs of all … Continue reading →

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It’s The Way We Do It Down In South Carolina

Posted on December 6, 2019

I’ll be back on the road again tomorrow….960 miles to Houston, but who’s counting. This will be a multi-purpose visit and I’m looking forward to all aspects of the trip. If all goes well, I just might tell a few … Continue reading →

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Sorry Lands’ End, I’m Out

Posted on December 5, 2019

Soon after hitting the “Publish” button for this story, I will be shaving off the beard that I have had for almost three years now. Doing so for a variety of reasons, I will be using my Schick razor because … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day

Posted on December 5, 2019

I am safely back in South Carolina after my trip returning Mom home. And, as usual with such trips, I return with a story to tell. Some facts:  The trip, from start to finish took 17.5 hours.  (I left at … Continue reading →

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Just Try This

Posted on December 2, 2019

On Sunday, I went with my mother to the church I grew up in. She and dad were very active in the parish over the years and their contributions are too many to note. Aside from going to the early, … Continue reading →

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Varia

Posted on December 2, 2019

Nothing like a good ice storm (I am in NJ) to get you motivated to help your mother clean out your recently deceased father’s office. I found this little piece of history, unknown to younger generations. Snow tomorrow and the … Continue reading →

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A Day To Remember

Posted on November 30, 2019

Let’s start with the fact that I’m not a “holiday” guy.  Between the funeral home and fire department, I had very few holidays off.  I have also been told that I have been a grumpy, old man, even when I … Continue reading →

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My Tradition

Posted on November 28, 2019

Where were you on Thanksgiving in 1967? It was a special day. . .  the first Thanksgiving that Arlo played this song. Nothing else to add, except the back story. Alice’s Restaurant Kid, enjoy the song/story and conjure up some … Continue reading →

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Going, Going, Gone

Posted on November 26, 2019

Wherever I have lived, I usually found a “favorite” tree.   My all-time favorite was destroyed during the ice storm in February 2014… the big one. At our current home, there is a Maple tree at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Together

Posted on November 25, 2019

Mission accomplished. Yes, some days I question my sanity.  I had to be back for work today for a number of reasons, so spreading the trip out was not an option. Backstory, here:  Saddle Up. That post was written a … Continue reading →

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