Tag Archives: life

On Friends

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Ray V.

Where have they all gone? I have been blogging for close to 13 years now and have made the acquaintance of folks all around the world. During the same time however, most of my “In Real Life” friends have died, … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggery, Blogs, friends, life | Tagged blogging, friends, life | 4 Comments

A Temporary State

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Ray V.

Every situation in our existence is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not so good, remember that that it will not last forever and better days are … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandfather, life, Wisdom | Tagged ebb and flow of life, grandchildren, life, temporary states | Leave a comment

Share Both

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Ray V.

I am not sure where this story is going to end up, or if it will even make sense when it is completed, but however it ends, I am called to share it. An hour later, as I edit it … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, trust in God | Tagged Charleston Leadership Foundation, life, Shannon Bream, struggles, Trusting in God | 6 Comments

Kobayashi Maru

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Ray V.

A few weeks back, I was talking to a colleague who I respect and enjoy being around. We were sharing the ups and downs of each of our careers over the years and my friend brought up how we often … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, Kobayshi Maru | Tagged challenges, Kobayshi Maru, life, Star Trek, struggles, work | Leave a comment

“Plan B” Is A Much Better Option

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Ray V.

Today was a rare (well, maybe not that rare) Sunday that I had to go in to the office for a few hours. On my way in, I stopped by the beach and watched the sun rise at exactly 0700 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, granddaughters, Grandfather, Grandparents | Tagged aging, generations, grace, Grandaughters, grandfathers, grandsons, joy, life | 4 Comments

And Then Its Time To Go

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Ray V.

Since I am a contrarian by nature, I will look ahead as opposed to looking behind me on this TBT. It’s been a few years since I shared this photo. It still makes me think every time I see it. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, death, Steve Forbert | Tagged cemeteries, death, eschatology, life, steve forbert thirty more years | 1 Comment

Someone Has To Do It

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Ray V.

People often ask me how I can be a funeral director? Isn’t it emotionally draining is just one of the many questions I get asked day in and day out in addition to those asking about the “raw data of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, The Knackerman | Tagged british farming, dead animals, death, life, The Knackerman | 2 Comments

In Closing

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Ray V.

The inventor of the treadmill died at the age of 54 The inventor of gymnastics died at 57 The world bodybuilding champion died at 41 The best footballer in the world died at 60 But. . . The inventor of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, life | Tagged enjoying life, health, life, Life is short dead is for a very long time, rabbit and the hare | 5 Comments

Life’s Viewfinder

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Ray V.

Life is like a camera. . . Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times. . . develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out. . . Just take another shot. -unknown I suppose there is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Photographs | Tagged analogies, cameras, life, viewfinder | Leave a comment

Friday, 5pm Thoughts

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Ray V.

Another week concluding with another Friday. The end before another beginning. Seven days closer to assuming room temperature. Thoughts swirl, questions center on dashed hopes. Haunted by the questions at 0300. Building bridges to places that don’t exist and probably … Continue reading →