Category Archives: Quotes

On Change

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Ray V.

“Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can’t prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you’re presented with and moving on” -Blaine Lee

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Just Do It!

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Ray V.

“The most difficult thng is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the … Continue reading →

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On Children

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Ray V.

“ “Because children grow up, we think a child’s purpose is to grow up. But a child’s purpose is to be a child.” -Tom Stoppard

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And Here We Are

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Ray V.

And gradually, though no one remembers exactly how it happened, the unthinkable becomes tolerable. And then acceptable. And then legal. And then applaudable. attributed to Joni Eareckson Tada

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Note To Self

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Ray V.

“Take some time to rest and recover. You don’t always have to be so busy, pushing yourself so hard. Step back and take care of yourself. Those moments of self-care will add value, energy purpose, and creativity to everything you … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Ray V.

You cannot see your reflection in boiling water. Similarly, you cannot see the truth in a state of anger. When the water calms, clarity comes. -unknown photo from Google images

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On Being Punctual

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Ray V.

“Punctuality is the courtesy of kings,  the honor of a gentleman and the certain obligation of a man in business”                                         … Continue reading →

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On Inflation

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Ray V.

“Inflation – that’s the price we pay for those government benefits everybody thought were free.” -Ronald Reagan, 40th President True then, true today, true tomorrow.  

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On Happiness

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Ray V.

Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal and a good woman – or a bad woman: It depends on how much happiness you can handle. -George Burns  

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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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