Tag Archives: Lorraine Visotski

Make That Sixty-Two

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ray V.

Sixty one years and counting (But that was last year) Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad You have lived the example of “a perfect marriage is two, imperfect people who never give up on each other.” Thanks for the ongoing … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Ray V.

The link below was put up a few years ago with a pretty song almost as old as me. Happy Mother’s Day , Mother. And here is the back story: We Choose You, which is the real story of a mother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Happy Mother's Day | Tagged Adoption, Blackfoot, Lorraine Visotski, Mother's Day, ricky medlocke | Leave a comment

A Mother’s Love

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Ray V.

Last week was my 56th birthday. Thank you to the many, many folks who expressed birthday wishes on FB, Linkedin, Twitter, Tumbler or who took the time to call or send a card. At my age, I consider myself very fortunate … Continue reading →

Posted in A mother's love | Tagged A mother's love, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Happy birthday, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski | 5 Comments

Throwing It Back

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Ray V.

I had to save this for a Thursday. One of the topics I often ponder is wondering what it would have been like to have everyone walking around with a computerized camera in their pockets in the 1970’s? Taking pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Throw Back Thursday | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Debbie Visotski, Donna Visotski, Fender Mustang, Lorraine Visotski, Philip Swanson Warren NJ, Precious memories, Princeton Reverb Amp, Ray Visotski | 3 Comments

To The Highway.

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Ray V.

Leaving in a few hours for another 750 mile road-trip “home”. Stopping for lunch in Roanoake, VA with business buddy (hopefully) and then spending the night at “The Mount” for a mini-retreat, including dinner with two seminarian friends at The … Continue reading →

Posted in To The Highway | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Mt St MAry's Seminary, Mt. St. Mary's College, Ray Visotski, The Ott House | 6 Comments

Sixty-One Years And Counting

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Ray V.

Happy Anniversary to my parents who have managed to put up with each other for sixty-one years. (Well, it hasn’t been all that bad) Some new readers may not know the story, but can read it here: We Chose You. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary | Tagged Adoption, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Catholic Charities, Chief Len Visotski, Happy anniversary, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski | 1 Comment

Happy Mothers Day

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Ray V.

A repeat post from 2013. Happy Mothers Day There are no words to express how lucky I am to still have mom around……albeit 750 miles away.

Posted in Happy Mother's Day | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Blackfoot, Lorraine Visotski, Mother's Day, Ray Visotski | 1 Comment

Hittin’ The Road

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Ray V.

0530 Hittin’ the road One day of driving in the rain, dinner at The Ott House One day of driving in snow (1st Day of Spring?)remainder of of trip to NJ Long weekend with Mom & Dad, celebrating her 80-something … Continue reading →

Posted in Hittin The Road | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Corey Smith Carolina, going home, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski, The Ott House | 2 Comments

A Privilege, Indeed

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Ray V.

“You must give some time to your fellow men. Even if it’s a little thing, do something for others–something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.” -Albert Schweitzer

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Albert Schweitzer, baking, grandmothers and granddaughters, Lorraine Visotski, Megan Visotski, Precious memories, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

This Weekend Is Inerrupted For…

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Ray V.

It is so cool being 54 years old and still having both my parents around and visiting for a few days. Some of you already know the story, but for those that do not, here it is. Normally, their routine … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, family reunion, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski | 4 Comments

A Gift

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Ray V.

One of the joys I have in life is to come accross interesting blogs and share the stories with my readers, encouraging them to follow with me. Marilyn’s blog is called “Things I Want To Tell My Mother” and “A … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alzheimers, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Marilyn Warner, Ray Visotski, Relationshis, Things I want to tell my mother | 2 Comments

Noteworthy Event #1

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Ray V.

Friday, May 16, 2014 marked the 60th annivesary of my parents marriage…60 years! I visted them in April for several days and was not able to get up there for this weekend. I did however, arrange for a dear family … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 60th wedding anniversary, a good marriage, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Leonard Visotski, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski, Rev Msgr Richard Behl | 2 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Ray V.

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed: Her husband also and he praises … Continue reading →

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The Ghost At Work

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Ray V.

As I grow older, my desire to go back and touch pieces of my past gets stronger and stronger. I want to stand in places I once trod and to thank the people who played a role in what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Joe Battiato, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski, reach out and touch, SC Cremation & Burial Society, Thank you, Watchung Hills Regional High School, WHRHS, WHRHS class'78 | 6 Comments

Going “Home”

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Ray V.

Note: Since I’m not getting any younger either, there is a chance that there may be some detours and short, short stories buried within this short story. As I work through this idea of putting up more personal observations on … Continue reading →