Category Archives: friends

Arlo Is In The House

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Ray V.

Another year of ups and downs, victories and defeats. Another Thanksgiving. In memory of Tom & Nancy Hartmann, two of the best friends I ever had. Tom introduced me to this song in 1978 and I still have the vinyl … Continue reading →

Posted in Alice's Restaurant, family, friends, Thanksgiving | Tagged Alice's Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie, family, Thanksgiving, Tom HArtmann | 3 Comments

On Friends

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Ray V.

Where have they all gone? I have been blogging for close to 13 years now and have made the acquaintance of folks all around the world. During the same time however, most of my “In Real Life” friends have died, … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggery, Blogs, friends, life | Tagged blogging, friends, life | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in 2020, Babies, friends | Tagged friends, ice cream, puppies, two beers and a puppy, Wisdom | 12 Comments

Saturday’s Are For Children, Memories Are For Boomers

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Ray V.

Isn’t it interesting what we remember (and what we forget) about our childhood? As a little boy, I would get up at 0700on Saturday mornings to watch Davey and Goliath (click on the link to see my favorite episode) on … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, memories, Uncategorized | Tagged hillside NJ, Janis Joplin, Me and Bobby McGee, memories, simpler times, The general store, Warren NJ | 5 Comments

Share The Love

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Ray V.

Bloggers, as a group are typically happy and engaging, eager to share our world with others. A few months ago, I mentioned having lunch with a blogging friend, Just Another Day. This post includes a photo of Jim and me … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggery, Blogs, friends | Tagged blogosphere, Blogs, Borden's Blather, The Scoop From The Patio Blog | 4 Comments

When In Doubt, Just Do It.

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Ray V.

I had plans to write a series of vignettes this evening to share a variety of emotions that I am currently experiencing. It’s getting later and I’m tired, so I am going to pick just one to share. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, friends | Tagged calling friends, reach out and touch someone, remember birthdays | 9 Comments

Just Another Day

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Ray V.

I am safely back in South Carolina after my trip returning Mom home. And, as usual with such trips, I return with a story to tell. Some facts: The trip, from start to finish took 17.5 hours. (I left at … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggery, Blogs, friends, Uncategorized | Tagged Baylor College of Medicine, blogging summit, Blogs, Borden's Blather, Megan Visotski, road trip, road trips | 9 Comments

A Throw Back Reminder

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Ray V.

As I grow older, I find myself focusing on fewer activities and appreciating the simple things around me. Today, when I had a few extra minutes in between appointments, I stopped by the historic Elmwood Cemetery in Columbia to visit … Continue reading →