Category Archives: Babies

Herd Immunity

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Ray V.

There has been a meme floating around that asks the question, “So you think we are smarter as a society than we used to be?” The response: “50 years ago, the owners manual for a new car told you how … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Pivot

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Ray V.

One of the most valuable benefits of smart phones is that when it seems that the world is not cooperating with your plans, you can pull out your phone, view photos/videos of your grandchildren,  . .  and not care about … Continue reading →

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After A Long Monday . . .

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Ray V.

“Winners evaluate themselves in a positive manner and look for their strengths as they work to overcome weaknesses” -Zig Ziglar They also like eating plastic, play food.  

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On Gratitude

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Ray V.

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. –Melody Beattie   It is amazing how one little redhead can change the way you look at the world. She helps me make sense … Continue reading →

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She’s Jealous Of His Hair

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Ray V.

Last weekend, I was hanging with my #1 granddaughter and as part of our playing, I brought up some videos on my ipad. Adeline immediately took a liking to the late, Hughie Thomasson.  I think she was a little jealous … Continue reading →

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Tell Me How You Really Feel

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Ray V.

Here is a lesson sent to me this morning by our middle daughter, the mother of our granddaughter. It was being passed around by some teachers.  The great oracle, Google, attributes it to Joey deVilla and about a dozen others. … Continue reading →

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The Week In Review (No Politics. . . Mostly)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Ray V.

Things are starting to settle down and I’m not having to commute 262 miles each day.  Thank you to the owner of my company for providing me a place to stay. Driving that much leaves little time or mental reserves … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Adeline

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Ray V.

Our first granddaughter, yesterday a baby, is today a toddler. Happy 1st birthday, sweet Adeline You have brought so much joy into our lives and taught us how to love at an entirely different level. I’m a lucky guy.

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No Grudge

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Ray V.

OK, I’m posting another blog with pictures of my granddaughter and her dog, but this is funny. . . and I’m the content editor.  Selby has not been more than a few feet away from Adeline since she came home … Continue reading →

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Contagious

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Ray V.

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor” A quote by Charles Dickens, but personified by Miss Adeline. What can be more fun than your first taste of spaghetti and meatballs? Banging on something … Continue reading →

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