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Memories

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Ray V.

Thanks to Meryl Kos for posting this on FB….Too funny.

Posted in Memories, Uncategorized | Tagged cartoons, memories, memory foam, memory foam mattress | 2 Comments

Off The Trail, But Right On Target

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Ray V.

Taking the dogs out while it was still dark, I discovered it was a dreary, cold and rainy morning; so much so that I decided to make a bowl of Oatmeal for breakfast. Then, while perusing my “morning feeds,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in A lifetime, Funeral Homes & Grief, Remember?, Remembering, Uncategorized | Tagged a life well-lived, Anniversaries, Funerals, grief, memories, mothers, okiewinegirl blog | 4 Comments

Of Men, Strong Shoulders & The Mount

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Ray V.

If you are a “Mountie” you might relate to this. . . there are “back story” links, which you will only see after clicking on the blog link below. I was thinking about Fr. Paul this evening. “One day others … Continue reading →

Posted in Mount St. Mary's, Uncategorized | Tagged CAtholic Education, Fr. Paul Redmond, influence, memories, Mt. St. MAry's | Leave a comment

Thanks, Nancy

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ray V.

Nancy Hartmann, a long-time friend, died last night. Her husband, Tom was my best friend for much of my late teens-20’s. He died over twenty years ago, on their 25th wedding anniversary. Too many stories to tell. Fun stories. Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Tom & Nancy Hartmann | Tagged Friends, memories, Nancy Hartmann, Tom Hartmann | 10 Comments

Wonderful!

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Ray V.

Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father; “Let’s play darts, I’ll throw and you say “Wonderful!’” Arthur Lenechan

Posted in Wonderful | Tagged Fathers, Leonard Visotski, memories, Reading | 1 Comment

Early Memories

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Ray V.

There is a snapshot memory I have from when I was around two and a half years old. As a baby, I had lots of fevers and spent a good bit of time in hospitals. My earliest memory was being … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories, Memories ..and Forgetting | Tagged Childhood memories, early memories, memories, Sinclair Gas Stations, St. Michaels Hospital | 2 Comments

40 Years Ago, He Was 25

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Ray V.

Dan Fogelberg would have turned 65 today had he not died in 2007 of prostate cancer. I always try to remember to honor Dan on his birthday and anniversary of his death. I also think of my ol’ buddy, Bernie … Continue reading →

Posted in Dan Fogelberg | Tagged Bernie McGuire, Capitol Theatre, Dan Fogelberg, Dan Fogelberg Morning Sky, Eileen Dwyer Collins, memories, Morning Sky, Mt. St. MAry's Class of 1982, Mt. St. Mary's College | 3 Comments

Not So Fast

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Ray V.

This column has been in the making for a week or so, but I finally had a bit of time this evening. I’m sure one or two English Majors will turn me over to the “Grammar Police” for this piece, … Continue reading →

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I Finally Remembered

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Ray V.

The back story can be found here: And The Worst Part Was . . . The good news was that because I have access to a company vehicle, my personal car spends most of it’s time sitting in the driveway … Continue reading →

Posted in Remembering | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Buying a car, Elissa Visotski, Honda Cars of Aiken, Jelly Visotski, memories, Ray Visotski, teaching children | 2 Comments

The Sky Was Purple

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Ray V.

Categorize as “Rambling Memories” Back during 1978-1982, while away at Mt. St. Mary’s University, when it was still a “college,” a habit was started that has spanned over thirty-five years. The lead in story: One of my buddies there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean Friedman | Tagged College memories, Dean Friedman, Jack Sonntag, memories, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University | 1 Comment

Does This Make Me A Stalker?

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Ray V.

Last night, I posted Seven Months and Seven Wonders. I was tired, had a million and one things on my mind, my ankles were killing me, I was putting new strings on the guitars for tonight and was a prisoner … Continue reading →

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Seven Months And Seven Wonders

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Ray V.

While packing up all the equipment for tomorrow’s show this evening, I put on my second favorite Steve Forbert Album….Mission of the Crossroad Palms. A song from, and about a very long time ago. Being reminded that I turn 55 … Continue reading →

Posted in Steve Forbert, Uncategorized | Tagged American Folk Music, memories, Mission of the crossroad Palms, Oh to be back with you, Ray Visotski, Steve Forbert | 1 Comment

Memories

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Ray V.

I’ve seen it before and I’ll see it again A couple just hanging on Even though the words are no longer gentle And the caresses no longer sincere But the memories of what once was beautiful And the fear … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Footprints in the mind, Javan, memories, Ray Visotski | 2 Comments

The Snow Turned Into Rain

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Ray V.

The trip to visit my parents is winding down and in a few hours I’ll be on my way back to South Carolina and my version of “Realsville”. Aside from trying to help my parents with several issues, (stressing “tried”) … Continue reading →

Posted in Dan Fogelberg, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Auld Lang syne, memories, Ray Visotski, Warren NJ, WHRHS, WHRHS Class of 1978 | 4 Comments

Reality Check

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Ray V.

Yesterday, I wrote a post about getting through your children’s teenage years and coming out the other end intact. I prefer not to start my day with tears streaming down my face, but alas, today I do….and it’s David’s fault…but … Continue reading →