Tag Archives: bucket list

Home Alone

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Ray V.

Well, not really. While my wife and daughters spend a week in London, I’m home with our four Labs and Megan’s puppy, Martha. Going to England has been a long-time dream for my wife and from what I hear, … Continue reading →

It’s Been A Long Time

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Ray V.

Today, I checked off another box on my bucket list. I could write for hours about my relationship with a man I met by chance, probably in 1984, but neither of us remember for sure. That chance meeting on a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Evening Wrap Up

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Ray V.

A few quick comments….. Thank you to Morguie and CJ for re-blogging my article, “No Excuse And Fewer Options”. They drove a plethora of readers to my blog which resulted in lots of comments and new followers. Thank you both … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A view from under the prep room table, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, bucket list, emmitsburg md, Morguie the mouse, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, Tom McKeon, View from my window | 1 Comment

Joe & Gladys

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Ray V.

This is a story about how I checked something off my “bucket list” yesterday. Not as exciting as nude skydiving or riding a Harley across the Country, but it was something I wanted to do for almost a decade and … Continue reading →

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2,134.3 Miles….

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Ray V.

…And worth each and every one of them! Missions Accomplished. Megan is happily situated at Marquette University. It appears that everything is going well with her getting ready to start classes on Monday. Alicia and I were able to meet … Continue reading →

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Stacking Wood & Spreading Love

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ray V.

A bit of a corny title, but please indulge me. The photos below were sent to to me by one of the very few people I would “take a bullet for”. Bill McNamara and I met for the first time … Continue reading →