Tag Archives: Weddings

#TBT, A Budget Guide

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Ray V.

After my mother’s death in June, we had the task of preparing cleaning out her condo for sale. Mom liked to “collect stuff”  and we spent days, including  hiring trucks to haul new and/or still useful items away to needy … Continue reading →

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It’s Been A long Week

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Ray V.

It has been a long week. By most anyone’s standards. Several 12-hour days, helping a new staff member get acclimated to our office (with lots of competent help assisting me with the task) Then, at age 60, I will be … Continue reading →

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Back From “H Town”

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Ray V.

We are back from our trip to Houston, TX, celebrating our youngest daughter’s marriage to Andrew on this past Saturday, 2/22/2020. We came, we danced, we celebrated and shared good times with four generations of family and friends. I got … Continue reading →

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I Blinked Once . . .

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Ray V.

Yesterday was one of those days that reminded me about things that are really important in life and how fast it all gets by you.  Here are just a few examples, all occurring in 12 hours on Saturday, 15 FEB … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Ray V.

It has been a busy week at our house, with lots of excitement, not the least of which was the engagement of our daughter Megan, to Andrew Peace Andrew is also at BCM studying to be a physician.  We have … Continue reading →

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A Lesson

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Ray V.

The wedding ceremony came to the point where the minister asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom.   The moment of utter silence was broken when a beautiful young woman carrying a … Continue reading →

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The First Look

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Ray V.

It’s been a week since the wedding. Not mine, but our daughter, Elissa’s. Things are getting back to normal. Well as normal as that can be in our house. One of the “processes” that I was not anticipating is something … Continue reading →

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T- Minus 55 Days And Counting

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Ray V.

Yesterday was Elissa’s & Cole’s “Jack n’ Jill” wedding shower. It was the first time I had ever heard of the term, but there is a first for everything, right? For those of you who do not know, it is … Continue reading →

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