Tag Archives: Mt. St. Mary’s College

A Series Of Firsts

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Ray V.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born saint cannonized by the Catholic Church was born on this date in 1774. Establishing the first Catholic school for girls in the nation, at Emmitsburg, MD, Mother Seton then went on to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Elizabeth Ann Seton | Tagged Daughters of Charity, Elizabeth Ann Seton, emmitsburg md, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mt. St. Mary's College, National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, The Sisters of Charity | 1 Comment

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

List #2: Live Recordings

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Ray V.

The second installment of my favorite music. “Just one man’s opinion, but a good man’s at that”. (Any “Mounties” remember who said that?) Tonight I was was supposed to be practicing three new songs for an event we are playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Music for anytime, Music Is Fuel, Music Lists | Tagged AKUS, BOC, HBO Vinyl, Humble Pie, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Buffet, John Denver, Kiss, Mt. St. Mary's College, Peter Frampton, Poco, REO Speedwagon, Rush, Sister HAzel, Steve Forbert, The Good Rats, The Outlaws, The rolling stones, Top live albums, Triumph | 2 Comments

Poetry Lesson

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Ray V.

Dr. Bill Heath, former Associate Professor of English, came to Mt. St. Mary’s after I had graduated and we have never met. Below is his roadmap for learning to appreciate poetry. Couldn’t we apply this idea to just … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, William Heath, William Heath The Walking Man | 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

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

Did You Show Him My Card?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ray V.

It was the summer of 1978…the end of the summer. A few days earlier, I had been deposited three and a half hours away from home at Mt. St. Mary’s College (now University). It was the first weekend away from … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, George Burns, John Denver, Mt. St. Mary's College, Oh God, Ray Visotski, religion | 2 Comments

Requiesat In Pace

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ray V.

I just received word that another one of my college professors has died. By coincidence, I ran into George Winnes back in 2010 and mentioned it in this rambling treatise. The Mount has announced his death here. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Mt. St. Mary's University | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Bob Pastoor, George Winnes, Marietta College, Mt. St. MAry's Class of 1982, Mt. St. Mary's College, Professor George Winnes, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

Goodbye, Friend

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Ray V.

I’m going to take a brake from my new discovery….Goodreads and make another mention of the Rev. “Call me Paul” Redmond. who died on October 19, 2014. Jim Kittinger, a friend from just outside Emmitsburg (another one of those undertaker/EMT … Continue reading →

Posted in Paul Redmond | Tagged Call Me Paul, Fr. Paul Redmond, Hello Friend., Mt. St. Mary's College, Ray Visotski, Ronald Rolheiser, The Holy Longing | 1 Comment

They Say It Comes In Threes.

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Ray V.

What is “it”?…death. Today, I learned of the death of three men that have played important, albeit different roles in my life. I received an e-mail this afternoon from my college announcing the death of a great priest and then … Continue reading →

Posted in It Comes in Threes, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Death, Fr. Paul Redmond, history, influential men, Joseph F. Scott, Mt. St. Mary's College, Nicholas Kiernesky, Ray Visotski | 4 Comments

A Night Out

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Ray V.

Last night, I met our middle daughter Elissa, (aka Jelly) in her new, home city of Charlotte, NC to see Steve Forbert play at The Stage Door. I have been a fan of Steve’s music since 1978… my freshman year … Continue reading →

Posted in Steve Forbert, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Elissa Visotski, Jelly Visotski, Mt. St. Mary's College, Ray Visotski, Steve Forbert, The Stage Door, Tonight I Feel So Far Away From Home | 4 Comments

Memories

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Ray V.

Tonight, I opted to cook dinner and clean up afterward…usually Alicia and I split that, but I was in a groove. We listened to Dan Fogelberg’s, Captured Angel as I cooked (Baked Flounder with pear and ginger, sauteed peppers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Def Lepard On Through The Night, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Cultural Offering, Def Lepard, Kurt Harden, Mt. St. Mary's College, On through the night, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

Little Things Are Important

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Ray V.

Below is a link to a recent article by one of my college biology professors. Dr. Bill Meredith was interesting then and is still interesting now. When I read the story, I can still hear his voice, even after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Dr. Bill Meredith, emmitsburg md, Mt. St. MAry's Biology Dept., Mt. St. MAry's Class of 1982, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski | 3 Comments

Dr. Bill

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ray V.

I am a fan of Emmitsburg, MD. If you do not believe me, type in “Emmitsburg” in the search box in the upper, right hand corner of this page. I spent four years there at Mt. St. Mary’s College….1978-1982. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Dr. Bill Meredith, emmitsburg md, Emmitsburg.net, James Gandolfini, Mt St MAry's Seminary, Mt. St. MAry's Biology Dept., Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, Spes Nostra, The retired Ecologist | 1 Comment

The Routine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Ray V.

Note: I attended Mt. St. Mary’s College, now University, graduating in 1982. There is a highly respected seminary located at the college, considered to be one of the most conservative seminaries in the Country, meaning that it stays true to … Continue reading →