Category Archives: 25 blogs

A Sure Sign Of Boredom

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Ray V.

Someone I have known for a very long time posted a story on FB the other day that included the photo below.  Having the luxury of reading her story, I knew exactly what this was, especially since I have seen … Continue reading →

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On Pride

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Ray V.

If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom. -African proverb, courtesy of  @bakadesuyo   (Not to be confused with being full of birdseed)

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Flavors, Colors & Textures

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Ray V.

I have never been all that much of a Led Zeppelin fan, but still managed to accumulate most of their records, 8-tracks, cassettes and Cds over the decades, The other evening, while settling in to do some homework, I began … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Ray V.

Well aren’t you just a little bucket of Sass? Adeline, our first grandchild turns two later this week.  I was 45 when I got my first iphone.   Times have changed. The phone is an old one, disabled (no sim card), … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions For All Of Us

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Ray V.

“Borrowed” from Colleen Brown at The Chatter Blog where you can get a daily dose of “Good Stuff”. Follow her and tell her the undertaker sent you.

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Kennedy. . . A Conspiracist?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Ray V.

“A nation that is afraid to lets its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.” -President John F. Kennedy Imagine a democrat saying that today? My, how things … Continue reading →

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And We Are Poorer For It

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Ray V.

Today, public discourse, in the media and in person, is often reduced to a shouting match and who can get the most sound bites in before the next commercial or the “host” changes the topic. It wasn’t that long ago, … Continue reading →

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A Slight Difference

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Ray V.

There is no difference between Communism and Socialism, except in the means of achieving the same ultimate end:  Communism proposes to enslave men by force, Socialism- by vote. It is merely the difference between murder and suicide. -Ayn Rand

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Perspective

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Ray V.

Dogs would lose their minds if they ever realized they are living on a giant ball. -HT @cookie_mumbles Big Red absolutely would..

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Between Dreams & Reality

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Ray V.

Stereo separation and music videos from back in the day. . .  that’s what I appreciate about this effort from 1999. It has survived being on 3 or 4 of my  ipods,  more iphones and several laptops. A fun song … Continue reading →

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