Tag Archives: Changes

It’s Often A Process

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Ray V.

Bad chapters can still create great stories. Wrong paths can still lead to right places. Failed dreams can still create successful. Sometimes it takes losing yourself to find yourself. -Cynthia Thurlow, courtesy of Joe Manuszak, on Linkedin

Posted in Changes, work, work life balance | Tagged Changes, life's struggles, Nashville, path to success, work life balance | 5 Comments

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

Posted in Changes, Quotes, Wisdom | Tagged Changes, difficulties, move on, Quotes, Wisdom | 1 Comment

A New View

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Ray V.

One thing I will not miss about being in the Charleston area are the ridiculously large number of shipping containers that are on their way to and from the port and just scattered/stored about the area All things considered, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, work | Tagged careers, Changes, charleston, Nashville, work | 5 Comments

Input Welcome

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Ray V.

My trusty MacBook Air is over seven years old and while it has served me well through the years, I can tell the end is near. The last time I had some minor work performed on it, the tech told … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Computers | Tagged blogging, Changes, ipad, laptops, macbook air | 11 Comments

But Compared To What?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Ray V.

Historically, I share this song in January, but today, I can’t stop thinking about the hook line. “It’s often said that life is strange, oh yes, but compared to what?” New Days Surprises Wishes fulfilled Miracles

Posted in growing old, Music of the 1970's, Parenthood, Quotes | Tagged Changes, life, Steve Forbert, surprises | Leave a comment

Look How Far We’ve Come (?)

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Ray V.

Look how far we’ve come. You don’t have to look far on the inter-tunnel to find generational comparisons. Here are just three. On Weather delays/closings: This is my favorite, as it reminds me of a pacifier I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, Philosophy, Social Commentary | Tagged Changes, common sense then and now, generations, high school, snowlake kids, societal shifts | 3 Comments

Why A Chapter 2?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Ray V.

Some of my blogging buddies have asked the reason why I have stopped posting to A Simple Village Undertaker and started this blog? The answer is simple and two-fold. First, it appears that after 39 years, I have retired/been put … Continue reading →