Tag Archives: Stress

#TBT, Ten Years Ago Today

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Ray V.

Us funeral director types always have good stories to tell as we live in a world of unforsene events and often things rarely go as planned. Being tired and having several tasks to wrap up before I leave for a … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggery, Blogs | Tagged A simple Village Undertaker, cemeteries, funeral directing, Stress, thunder storms | Leave a comment

On Pressure At Work

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Ray V.

“Pressure is a priviledge. It means things are expected of you” -unknown

Posted in 25 blogs, work | Tagged expectations, office pressure, Stress, workplace pressure | 3 Comments

It’s Like This

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Ray V.

My blogging has slowed down. My life has speeded up. As mentioned here, this is the first time in four years that I’ve felt useful and energetic. I have found an organization that genuinely wants to adapt and grow . … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Stress, Success | Tagged 1-methylcyclopropene, depression, energy, Opportunity, Stress, work | 18 Comments

Blah, Blah, Blah

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Ray V.

I don’t know about you, but I’m considering pulling the plug on all social media and TV news. Who to believe, who to ignore, how to comment? I’ve enjoyed listening to more great music as I have weened myself … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Blogs, Christmas | Tagged blogging, Christmas, news, social media, social unrest, Stress | 8 Comments

Seeing Sun Through The Fog

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Ray V.

This has been a very challenging Spring, OK…year. The unusually cool and breezy weather we have enjoyed the last few weeks has been replaced by the heat, humidity and gnats that South Carolina is famous for. Opened, screened windows have … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Babies, Blogs, daughters, death, dogs, family | Tagged daughters, death, dogs, love, NICU nurses, Stress, unrest | 7 Comments

Tomorrow Is Friday

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Ray V.

I spent most of today thinking it was Wednesday. Just a few minutes ago, I saw that tomorrow is Friday, so I must be off a day, but what does it matter? Earlier this evening, I drove Alicia over to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, flowers, nature | Tagged flowers, God, isolation, nature, Stress | 7 Comments

Don’t Forget

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Ray V.

With all the craziness/hysteria taking place, remember to pause a moment, take a deep breath (unless someone just coughed near you) and look around and discover whatever beauty there may be within sight. A photo taken while on a pilgrimage … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs, Renewal, Stress, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, calm, decompress, flowers, panic, Stress | 5 Comments

The Week Starts

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Ray V.

Mr. Otter at the end of a long Monday. It can only get better, right? Failure is inviting, but not an option.

Posted in Stress | Tagged failure, self induced stress, Stress | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in growing old, Observations | Tagged life, reality, rodeo clowns, Stress | 2 Comments

It Starts To Worry Me

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Ray V.

What a busy couple of weeks, and it has nothing to do with the upcoming Christmas holiday. It’s just life . . . and maybe a little eschatological urgency. Early starts and late endings and it seems that as I get … Continue reading →