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Ponder This

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Ray V.

“Violence is not necessary to destroy a civilization. Each civilization dies from indifference towards the unique values which created it.” –Nicolás Gómez Dávila,

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On Music

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Ray V.

According to research, people who listen to more than one genre of music tend to be; smarter, more creative, open minded, and honest -unknown Since I go from Buxtehude, to Five Finger Death Punch, to Robert Cray, to The Outlaws … Continue reading →

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On Being True To Yourself

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Ray V.

“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incuring the ridicule of others, rather than be false, and to incur my own abhorrence”. —Frederick Douglass

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On Opinions

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Ray V.

“The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.” -Marcus Aurelius Still true 1,840 years later. . . So many modern day applications.

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Marching, Lots Of Marching

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Ray V.

Being the husband of a fan of anything “Royal”, I have found myself watching video after video of the fetivities surrounding the Platinum Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth being the Queen Mum since arriving home last night. My obersvation is that … Continue reading →

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Flashback (A Must Read)

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Ray V.

I came accross this meme earlier today and the picture caught my eye and then I embraced the value of the verse. The picture,  a Phoenix rising from the flames also reminded me of a record album I won at … Continue reading →

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1520

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Ray V.

This made me chuckle this morning. I hope it gives you a smile also. 1520

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Last Prayer Of The Year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Ray V.

Last Prayer of the Year December 31, 2021 Copied off the Linkedin account of Lynn Allison Nelson, Realtor Happy New Year, y’all and regrardless of how you view God, may he still bless you and keep you.

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Are We Not All Guilty?

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Ray V.

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle He died almost 100 years ago and we still haven’t … Continue reading →

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Say Their Names

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Ray V.

Say Their Names! My father was a police chief and back when I was 18 years old and thinking about getting “on the job,” he actually foresaw what is happening today  and made it very clear (as only he could) … Continue reading →

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