Category Archives: General Information

Super Jenga?

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Ray V.

I have been driving past this lot for several months and finally started to wonder why this house was still up on blocks? Could it be because the homeowners were concerned for flooding as they were less than a half-mile … Continue reading →

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My Advice

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Ray V.

As we start another week: For the important challenges we face, we should take them on with the enthusiasm of a 4-year old in a Batman costume. For the not-so-vital tasks, let us think like a dog; Everyone is a … Continue reading →

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“C” Is For Caution, And . . .

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Ray V.

“C” is for caution and cookie” That was one of the first phrases I heard after I took a chance and elected to have Cookie Monster become the voice of my WAZE app yesterday. It has already made me chuckle … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Know?

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Ray V.

This past week, I rented a car for a trip that was long enough that I didn’t want to add 2,000 extra miles to my personal vehicle which has an odometer that just passed the 200K mark. I made all the … Continue reading →

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Be Warned

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Ray V.

Here is something to think about as we get closer to New Year’s Eve. This theory may work well with most forms of self-development, but it does have limitations.

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Saturday Photo Dump

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Ray V.

I believe it is my BB (Blogging buddy) Steve Layman who coined the phrase “Photo Dump” to denote clearing off all the accumulated photographs on your desktop that you planned to use for some blog post that just never came … Continue reading →

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One Of Many

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Ray V.

Forgetting is another benefit of growing older. I guess, but still . . . The problem is that I forget to bring my planner with me.        

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. . .And The World Was Changed Forever

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Ray V.

But not necessarily for the better. The first ever selfie dates back to 1839 when a photography enthusiast named Robert Cornelius tried to take a photograph. He had to stay still for 3 minutes! Those were the days.

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So Simple A Dog Understands

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Ray V.

Thought for the Day. I’ve been sick and NEEDED a doctor.  I’ve encountered trouble and NEEDED a police officer. I’ve lived through times of war when our nation NEEDED our military. I’ve NEEDED a farmer 3 times a day. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Wisdom

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Ray V.

   As we start a new week full of opportunities and surprises, let us keep in mind that sometimes an easier way works just as well as following the instructions.

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