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.

Happy Birthday.

Posted on March 21, 2019

Two, noteworthy birthdays today. Our first born, Kelliann turns 31 and J.S. Bach was born on this day in 1685. I can’t imagine my life without either. Tull’s tribute to Bach. . . I’ll be on the road for a … Continue reading →

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According To George Washington

Posted on March 19, 2019

56th Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.   In October of 2006, our family traveled to California for the wedding of one … Continue reading →

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Civilization Is In Peril

Posted on March 18, 2019

Earlier this week, while reading about the University/Bribery scandal, I came across a term that I don’t recall ever hearing.  The term was used to describe at least one of Aunt Becky’s daughters. The term?  . . .  “Social Influencer”. A … Continue reading →

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Assigning Roles

Posted on March 17, 2019

This week provided us with a glimpse of what to expect next in this crazy adventure we call parenting. We learned that the baby  our daughter Elissa (aka Jelly)  is carrying (via her husband, Cole)  is conclusively female, so now we can … Continue reading →

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Where Does The Time Go?

Posted on March 15, 2019

Today is The Ides of March and the 24th birthday of our youngest daughter.  I suppose if Julius Ceaser had been alive and stabbed by Brutus today, he might be flown to a certain trauma center in Houston and if so, … Continue reading →

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No Nuggets

Posted on March 15, 2019

Today we experienced the next step of understanding what it means to be a grandparent. We have conclusive proof as the baby has no “nuggets,” so “SHE” it is! Cole contributed to our family tradition of girls, girls, girls. Halfway … Continue reading →

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I Was Naughty

Posted on March 13, 2019

My Ash Wednesday Reflections post, along with a few others, were taken down by the F B police for “violating community standards”, as defined by: INTRODUCTION Every day, people come to Facebook to share their stories, see the world through … Continue reading →

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They Say Your Eyes Are The Second Thing To Go. Apparently Not True.

Posted on March 12, 2019

Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.

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A Dog’s Life

Posted on March 11, 2019

Did you ever notice that most dogs are “all-in, all the time?” It seems that whatever they are doing at that particular moment, that is their favorite thing to do, (going to the vets excluded). This is Selby. She is … Continue reading →

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A Change Of Pace

Posted on March 10, 2019

When these guys need a break from killing people and breaking things (what we pay them to do), they sit back and do some pickin’ and grinnin’. Courtesy of Uncle Sam,  here is “Six-String Soldiers” I never heard of this … Continue reading →

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