Category Archives: redemption

A Redemption

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Ray V.

I am sharing this story to remind people that it is never is too late to say “I’m sorry,” and you never know when an act of humility might be rewarded. This might be the longest story I have ever … Continue reading →

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Coming Full Circle

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Ray V.

I’m preparing a story on redemption and I suppose this post could be considered the introductory chapter, by virtue of this allegory. Hughie Thomasson (1952-2007) was a founding member of the Southern Rock band, Outlaws and is probably my favorite … Continue reading →

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On Complications

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Ray V.

Sitting in my home office, it’s a cold, Monday morning and rain/snow showers are visible through the windows. With a mug of hot coffee in my hands, WGUC streaming from Cincinnati, and two, seemingly indifferent dogs at my feet, I … Continue reading →

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On Redemption

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Ray V.

Most of us, if we are honest with ourselves, have events in our lives that we are not proud of and wish never happened, but they did. I’ll go further to say that most of our transgressions don’t rise to … Continue reading →