Tag Archives: parents

Life Is Short

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Ray V.

Life is short and dead is for a very long time. I have debated a week as to whether or not to tell this story as I do not want people to feel sorry for me, nor do I want … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, death, family | Tagged Childhood memories, funerals, healing and completing relationships, parents | 5 Comments

I first learned this lesson way back in 1984 when I took a class for funeral directors called “Life Appreciation Training” I could write for hours about the impact that the late Bill Bates, founder of the training, had on … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, fathers day, Forgiveness, Parenthood | Tagged Bill BAtes, healing relationships, Life Appreciation Training, parents, Prayer of St.Francis | 1 Comment

One By One

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Ray V.

I’m getting older. One by one, people who have been part of my life at one time or another are dying. Friends of my parents and parents of my friends. I should know this is normal as I spent over … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Tagged Eschatological urgency, friends, male role models, parents, Warren NJ, Warren Police | 11 Comments

Since You Asked. . .

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Ray V.

Well actually, you didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway. My attention was grabbed today by the fact that FOX is reportedly including a commercial featuring two, drag queens promoting humus during the Superbowl, but not allowing a … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, life | Tagged adoption, faces of choice, facesofchoice.org, love, March for life, parents, preserve life, promote life, superbowl commercials | 12 Comments

It’s The Thought That Counts

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Ray V.

It was just over two years ago and I was up visiting my parents for a long weekend. My father and I were trying to find something and I was going through his desk drawer when I found a watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Fake Rolex | Tagged Fake Rolex, Floyd & Green, gifts, parents, Stories | 3 Comments

Home Again

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Ray V.

Earlier this evening I returned from a 5-day sojourn up to visit my parents in New Jersey. Today’s drive lasted exactly 13 hours, (0700-2000) which is almost two hours longer than normal. Dad is dealing with some pretty serious health … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggery, Blogs, family, growing old, road trip | Tagged family, getting old, parents, road trip | 7 Comments

Worth Noting

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Ray V.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that today marks my parent’s 65th wedding anniversary. Sixty-five years with the same person is a long time, full of ups and downs, smiles and tears, birthday parties and funerals and all … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary | Tagged 65th anniversary, family, longevity, Marriage, parents | 6 Comments

Only 1,537 Miles

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Ray V.

You may have noticed that I’ve been quiet for almost a week. That was due to a quick trip up to NJ to spend a few days with my parents. On the way up, I overnighted at Mount St. Mary’s … Continue reading →

Posted in road trip, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, blogosphere, life, Mt. St. MAry's, parents, Religion, road trip, work | 5 Comments

Life Is About Choices, Pt. II

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Ray V.

Life is about Choices, Pt. II Picking my words carefully as I lament the passing of time. I am fifty-seven years old and my parents are in their mid-80’s. It all began here, with my favorite post, We Chose … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, Consequences, History, Marriage, Uncategorized | Tagged adoption, Choices, End of life choices, getting old sucks, parents, Willy Porter Unconditional | 16 Comments

Road Trip

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Ray V.

I am taking a road trip to New Jersey tomorrow to spend a few days with mom & dad. While I love to see my parents, there is something strange about being 57 years old and staying with them. … Continue reading →