Category Archives: America

Still Remembering

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Ray V.

A story with links to many stories. I will aways remember. Yes, Remember. If nothing else, please take a few minutes and listen to this piece of music composed by Jessica Locke. Haunting is an understatement.

Posted in 9/11, America, FDNY | Tagged 9/11, Always Remember, FDNY 343, Jessica Locke | 3 Comments

Ol’ Black Eyes Nails It

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Ray V.

It was the Summer of 1972 and having just a few dollars saved up, I went shopping with my grandparents at the Two Guys Department Store on Rt. 22 in Union, NJ. At the age of 12, my goal that … Continue reading →

Posted in America, music, Music of the 1970's, Music of the 1980's, Politics, Social Commentary | Tagged abuse of power, Alice Cooper, Borden's Blather, Bruce Springsteen, opinions, Politics, politics and music, robert deniro, Tom Paxton | 12 Comments

Corporate Spin (aka BS)

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Ray V.

I read today that the bank branch that I have been using for almost 20 years, is closing this Spring. That, in and of itself is not a crisis in my life as most of our banking is done online. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aiken SC, America, Changes, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken SC, consolidation, progress, Regions Bank, The Alley in Aiken, the end of local banking | 8 Comments

Trolling

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Ray V.

I bet that I am not the only one who can’t wait until next Wednesday. Regardless of the results, anything will be better than 24/7 politics everywhere you look. I feel compelled to comment on how crazy it has gotten. … Continue reading →

Posted in America, fake news, Politics, Social Commentary, Uncategorized | Tagged facebook, FB, Mid-tyerm elections, Politics, trolling | 8 Comments

Knockin’ Back A Bud Lite. . .

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Ray V.

Not my brew of choice, but it’s part of the song, which is now ten years old. Happy Labor Day, Y’all.

Posted in America, music, Uncategorized | Tagged American Music, Labor Day, Steve Forbert | Leave a comment

Wednesday Wisdom (Sort of)

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Ray V.

“You can’t have a light without a dark to stick it in” Arlo Guthrie. More wit, wisdom, and music from Arlo’s “Alice’s Restaurant” record (I am the proud owner of a vinyl copy) Any aging hippies out there?

Posted in America, History, music, Music of the 1970's, Quotes, Social Commentary, Uncategorized | Tagged Alice's Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie, THE MOTORCYCLE SONG | 2 Comments

In America

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Ray V.

Happy Independence day, Y’all. This is the Charlie Daniels Band patriotic hit song from 1980. The song was released during the Iranian Hostage crisis and showed the renewed patriotism in the United States during that time. The song was also … Continue reading →