Category Archives: 2020

The Tradition Continues

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Ray V.

Ever since Tom and Nancy Hartmann introduced me to this song some 41 years ago, not a Thanksgiving has passed that I have not played it. I still have a vinyl album that Tom gave me. Now, since they are … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, Alice's Restaurant | Tagged 2020, Alice's Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie, friends, Thanksgiving | 5 Comments

Going, Going, Almost Gone

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Ray V.

My favorite tree is almost bare. “The seasons change and so do I”…… (lyric to a song I can’t recall the name of.)

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, Seasons | Tagged Autumn, change, Seasons | 3 Comments

That Smell

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Ray V.

No, not the song by Lynyrd Skynyrd, but a smell that triggered a few fond memories, but first. . . In just a few weeks, I’ll begin my 12th year of blogging and while I am no longer committed to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, Adeline, family | Tagged anchors, corey smith, family, memories, Politics, Thanksgiving, Together, Triggers, Warren Twp NJ Police | 3 Comments

Santa On The Highway To . . .

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Ray V.

What does Santa Clause do on the other 364 days of the year? Well, for one thing, he does a mean Bon Scott impersonation. No, really. Listen to this guy…especially if you are an AC/DC fan He also gives Neal … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, Music of the 1970's, Music of the 1980's | Tagged 25 blogs, AC/DC/ Journey, Santa's a rock star, TruthSurge | 2 Comments

Friday Humor, Maybe?

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Ray V.

What’s red and is bad for your teeth? A Brick. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, comedy | Tagged bricks, comedy, funny, red bricks | 1 Comment

Dad Was Way Ahead Of The Crowd

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Ray V.

My father was way ahead of the crowd. Over the last few months and prior to all the election craziness, we were seeing and hearing about #TheTalk. The narrative was that the situation with police violence against young blacks had … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, respect for police | Tagged common sense, respect police, The Talk, thin blue line | 3 Comments

TBT 11/5/2020

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Ray V.

I found this photo that is probably around 20 years old. (Remember the bulky, Sony digital cameras you put a hard, floppy disc in? Maybe it was the old, AE-1? I ) I believe this was during a Convention held … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, daughters, family | Tagged daughters, Digital photography, early digital photography, family, TBT | 2 Comments

Objects In The Mirror. . .

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Ray V.

I stumbled on this video and felt that it portrays Steve’s career as a songwriter/guitarist/singer and was worthy of posting In the song, he references my favorite Forbert tune, January 23-30, 1978 with . . . “It’s often said that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, Steve Forbert | Tagged 30 More Years, Great American Music, Steve Forbert | 1 Comment

Shocking

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Ray V.

After years of being applauded for being extremely pro-democrat/anti-republican, Saturday Night Live shocked it’s audience (at least they should have been shocked) with the opening skit on Saturday night. Being an old guy, I haven’t stayed up late enough to … Continue reading →

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The Moon Is Full

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Ray V.

Halloween night and the moon is full. What else would would you expect to hear? E Power Biggs died in 1977, but his legacy lives on (much to the chagrin of Virgil Fox fans) as one of the greatest organists … Continue reading →