Tag Archives: Wisdom

Today & Tomorrow

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Ray V.

Enjoying a few well-deserved (very well deserved) days away from the office and at our vacation spot on Hilton Head.   As it is my routine to do so, I was up bright and early to take my chair and … Continue reading →

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Change Focus

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Ray V.

Scientists should stop analyzing animal intelligence and start studying human stupidity. . . -unknown

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Today

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Ray V.

Today I will not stress over things I cannot control. Easier said than done, but I will try. Five days until a week of vacation, (Ian, stay away from Hilton Head Island, please) but who’s counting? Photo by RJV, IOP, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lesson

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Ray V.

Self control is strength. . .  Calmness is mastery. You have to get to a point where your mood doesn’t shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Do not allow others to control the direction of your life. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lesson

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Ray V.

Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. -Unknown

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Responsibility

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Ray V.

“You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible” -Dr. Thomas Sowell I’m back from my sojourn “Up North” and will have several stories to share in the upcoming days.

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On Survival

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Ray V.

Me, just a few years out . . . I am no longer apologizing for being me. I am so sick and tired of having to silence my beliefs and observations  for the sake of other people’s feelings . . … Continue reading →

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An Observation

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Ray V.

“The moment you declare a set of ideas to be imune from criticism, satire, derision, or contempt, freedom of thought becomes impossible”. -Salman Rushdie Who is Salman Rushdie, you ask?  If you do not know, you need to read a … Continue reading →

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Gettin Closer

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Ray V.

I woke up this morning and found this gem from Colleen Brown in my daily feed.           The full post can be found here. I needed to be reminded of this on this Friday morning. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Problems

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Ray V.

“Many of today’s problems are a result of yesterday’s solutions” -Dr. Thomas Sowell A short sentence filled with truth…

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