Author Archives: Ray V.

About Ray V.

Living between Aiken & Charleston,, 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.

Sunday Pipes #70

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Ray V.

Missing last week and still rushing around getting mom’s affairs in order, I found this piece, honoring her (and my) Polish heritage, I give you: The Intermezzo – Cavalleria Rusticanna – Mascagni at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Krakow, … Continue reading →

Posted in pipe organ, Sunday pipes | 1 Comment

BDJ#1

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Ray V.

I will never forget the look on the cashier’s face as she scanned the bag of birdseed and I asked her how long does it take for the birds to grow once I plant them? My first “Bad dad joke” … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, Bird Photography, comedy | Tagged bad dad jokes, birds, irdseed | 3 Comments

A New Perspective

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Ray V.

I’ll be taking a few days away from the keyboard as I travel to NJ for our mother’s funeral mass, interment of her cremated remains in the mausoleum with our dad and a family and friends luncheon. I’m looking forward … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, family, funeral service | Tagged estate administration, funerals, grief, Mothers, road trips | 8 Comments

Namaste’ Y’all

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Ray V.

I have decided with a peaceful spirt, a loving heart, and a clear mind that some people can still kiss my a** To the rest of you, Namaste’ y’all.

Posted in 25 blogs, Namaste' | Tagged Isle of Palms SC, Namaste', revalations, Wisdom | Leave a comment

The Best Pillows

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Ray V.

Dogs are the best pillows because they are always warm and soft. This picture was taken of Adeline and Norva when she was feeling a bit sniffily and under the weather a few days ago. She will be three next … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, dogs | Tagged Chocolate Labs, Kids and dogs, Labs, The Best Pillows | 2 Comments

Acceptance

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Ray V.

My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations. -Michael J Fox, via @inspiringquotes

Posted in 25 blogs, Michael J Fox, Wisdom | Tagged expectations, inspiration, Michael J Fox, Wisdom | 5 Comments

Together Again

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Ray V.

When it comes to what happens after we die, all we have is our faith and our hope that we are reunited with our loved ones. That being said, I hope that dad was waiting for mom when she passed … Continue reading →

Posted in Lorraine Visotski | Tagged death, Lorraine Visotski | 20 Comments

A Coincidence?

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Ray V.

The Lead In: Back when my wife and I were dating (circa 1984-85) we came accross a saying that we had framed, that we thought appropriate. The image had the word “Coincidence” as you would find it in a dictionary … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, God, Hospice | Tagged coincidences, faith, God, Hospice | 1 Comment

Sunday Pipes #69

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Ray V.

Rule Brittainia, Jonathan Scott. . . . still bingeing on everything royal.

Posted in 25 blogs, Sunday pipes | Tagged Jonathan Scott Organist, pipe organ, Sunday pipes | 1 Comment

On Opinions

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Ray V.

“The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.” -Marcus Aurelius Still true 1,840 years later. . . So many modern day applications.