Category Archives: Quotes

A Choice

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Ray V.

We all have heard the hypothetical question, “If you could pick one person, dead or alive, to sit and talk with on a park bench for an hour, who would it be? Well, from the first time I was ever … Continue reading →

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On Dirt

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Ray V.

“It is almost impossible to throw dirt on someone without getting a little on yourself” -Abigail van Buren

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Best Quote Of 2020, So Far

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Ray V.

Being an active blogger just might make you smarter. If not actually smarter, you might at least appear smarter. Blogging buddy and mentor, Kurt Harden came up with a quote so cogent that I had to text him to verify … Continue reading →

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A Full Life

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Ray V.

“Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.” Sophia Loren Let me count the ways my mistake cup runneth over.

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On Humility

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Ray V.

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” – CS Lewis Your servant in Christ, Fr. Thomas Moore    

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On Learning

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Ray V.

There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few that learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves. Will Rogers, courtesy of americatherepublic on Instagram For the … Continue reading →

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A Public Service Announcement

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Ray V.

In the event of a tornado, hurricane or other natural disaster, place a hot dog or cheese slice in your pocket. That way, the search dogs will find you first. This PSA is brought to you by Selby, Adeline’s dog. … Continue reading →

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Speaking Of Attitude

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Ray V.

The attitude you bring to the day is what the day will bring you. Great attitude = Great Day unknown This is Selby when she is relaxed and sleeping.

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On Worry

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Ray V.

“Worrying won’t stop the bad stuff from happening. It just stops you from enjoying the good.” unknown   I took this photograph eight years ago today

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Words, Just Words

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Ray V.

Words can describe love, hate, fear. . .  whatever you want them to describe. Sometimes, they can make you think and smile at the same time. It has been an unusual couple of weeks and the blogging has suffered. Hopefully, … Continue reading →

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