Tag Archives: work

A New View

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Ray V.

One thing I will not miss about being in the Charleston area are the ridiculously large number of shipping containers that are on their way to and from the port and just scattered/stored about the area All things considered, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, work | Tagged careers, Changes, charleston, Nashville, work | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Wisdom | Tagged sunrise photos, vacation, Wisdom, work | 1 Comment

A Short Week . . .

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Ray V.

A short week. . . but I already feel like the coyote. Who needs sleep? Beep-Beep.

Posted in 25 blogs, work, work life balance | Tagged Funeral director life, late night calls, Roadrunner and coyote, work | 5 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

‘Nuff Said

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Ray V.

Do you know why birds sing in the morning? Because they don’t have to go to work! thanks to @bluelady329

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, Bird Photography, Wisdom | Tagged birds, Goldfinch, Wisdom, work | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs | Tagged Adeline, Babies, long days, tired, Weddings, work | 2 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

I Won’t Apologize

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Ray V.

This morning, Renard, my guy in Trinidad and Tobago shared a great story. . . Should Bloggers Apologize for their Failure to Publish Blog Posts? Currently, I am working on two amazing projects; one full time and one part-time. For … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 | Tagged competition, excitement, follow your bliss, older workers, Pirate research, work | 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 →