Tag Archives: Megan Visotski

Seize The Opportunity

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Ray V.

  “Never lose an opportunity of seeing something that is beautiful” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Closing Out

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Ray V.

This is the 6th and final installment of what might be called the “The Houston Chronicles” Megan and Martha are getting re-acquainted and both are developing what will be their new routine. There is no doubt in my mind that … Continue reading →

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What I Learned In Houston

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Ray V.

I have many faults as a husband and father and it pains me to have to acknowledge that from time to time.  That being said, I suppose we all have our short-comings, right?  Maybe so, but I’m going through one … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Ray V.

1,956 miles in two days, (round trip) 29 hours of driving No speeding tickets. No “accidents” in the car Martha safely delivered to Megan in Houston Mission accomplished! More (and some very interesting)  stories to come from this sojourn.

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Heading West

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Ray V.

(For all the FB folks, you need to click on the link to the blog page to really appreciate this) West-Southwest, actually. Tomorrow, I will drive (according to Mapquest) 963 miles to Houston Texas, taking Martha to her Mama, Megan. … Continue reading →

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Martha Goes To The Beach

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Ray V.

Martha goes to the beach for the first time. Martha is taking in  Edisto Beach, SC  for a few days with Alicia Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski and some friends. I may be a little  opinionated, but I think she … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Think About This

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Ray V.

“The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.”    …… Tom Clancy Chew on the wisdom of that for a few minutes. Note: Blogging on hold for a few days as we head to Auburn University for … Continue reading →

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A Girl & Her Dog

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Ray V.

I must admit it is the first time I have ever seen a dog included in graduation photos, but Martha is not your typical dog.  She is a  Lab-Chow mix whose mother was killed by a car when the litter … Continue reading →

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18 + 1= Fun Day

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Ray V.

The first photo was taken approximately eighteen years ago when we lived in Columbia, SC.         (Go Cocks!)   The second photo with their mother added (+1)  was taken yesterday at the Aiken (SC)  Steeplechase. The girls … Continue reading →

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Pure & Simple

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ray V.

I think God gave us  dogs to teach us how to love and be simple. Below are two videos, each 20 seconds of Megan’s puppy, “Martha” on her first visit to Aiken today. In one, she discovers a pine cone … Continue reading →

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Birthday Surprise

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Ray V.

Today is my 57th birthday.  It was also just another day at work. Saturday is the busiest day of our week.  People seem to schedule funerals so they do not have to take off from work. We had five services … Continue reading →

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Ray V.

Earlier, our youngest daughter posted a photo of her and Barry Cook that was taken during a visit today.  Who is Barry Cook, you ask? This story began 15 years ago: It was August of 2002 and our oldest daughter, … Continue reading →

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Look Out Houston

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Ray V.

I posted this on FB last night, but it is worth posting again  here this morning. Congratulations to my baby girl for getting accepted to Baylor College of Medicine,  one of the top medical schools in the country!! Look out, … Continue reading →

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Got It, Mrs. Humphrey

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Ray V.

Megan brought back a few souveniers from her mission trip to Uganda, (no, not children). Apparently, it is very common to package alcohol in pouches there. It travels well, that’s for sure. The label “Waragi”  refers to domestically (Ugandan) distilled … Continue reading →

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