Tag Archives: Reality

The Difference (A Social Observation)

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Ray V.

This was passed on to me by a friend. True or not, it is still a good example. A guy looked at my Corvette the other day and said, “I wonder how many people could have been fed for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged capitalism, difference between socialism and capitalism, Politics, Reality, Socialism | 6 Comments

Safe From What?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Ray V.

Preparing Young Adults For Reality? While visiting my parents in mid-june, I needed to go over to my former high school to get a copy of my transcripts for a security clearance I was getting. The area has changed drastically … Continue reading →

Posted in Safe Places, Safe Space, Uncategorized | Tagged coddling kids, Reality, Safe Space, Safe Spaces, snowflakes | 7 Comments

Nothing Is Perfect

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Ray V.

“The absence of flaw in beauty is itself a flaw” A quote by Havelock Ellis. (Boy, was this guy ahead of the times! If alive today, he would probably be a regular on Dr. Phil and Opra. . . and … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Uncategorized | Tagged . Phil, beauty, flaws, Havelock Ellis, jerry springer, Opra, perfection, philosophy, Reality | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Reality, Uncategorized | Tagged Fiction vs reality, Megan Visotski, Reality, Tom Clanacy | 4 Comments

Reality

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Ray V.

“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”… Ayn Rand This is a great quote from Ayn, which I had managed to overlook until now. Any other fans of Ayn out there?

Posted in Atlas Shrugged, Uncategorized | Tagged Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Reality, Who is John Galt? | Leave a comment

It’s All About Tenses

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Ray V.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, enjoy it. Thanks to @LollyDaskal, via Twitter.

Posted in Tenses | Tagged @lollydaskal, future, past, present, Reality, Tenses, wisdom | Leave a comment

One Of Those Days, Weeks and Months.

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Ray V.

This photograph, from The NASA Astronomy Picture of the day, pretty much sums up the last few weeks for me. The cycles of life, death and parenthood. Luckily, this too will change. It always does.

Posted in life | Tagged craziness, Life's storms, parenting, Reality, tumult | 6 Comments

Reality

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ray V.

Tonight’s reality, summed up with a photo:

Posted in Reality | Tagged election 2016, Reality, Wine | 3 Comments

Reality Check

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Ray V.

A picture is worth 1,000 words. Discovered somewhere on FB.

Posted in Reality | Tagged african children, comparing cultures, donations, nutrition, Reality | 6 Comments

A Day In The Life . . .

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Ray V.

Receptionist: I have an emergency call from Reality. Will you accept? Me: Not right now. I’m having a heated discussion with Delusion. Some days just seem like that, don’t they? thanks to @clean_not_sober

Posted in Reality, Reality Checks and the new reality | Tagged bad days at the office, delusions, Reality | 7 Comments

The Truth Hurts

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Ray V.

Kurt Harden always tells the truth, even when it hurts like this.

Posted in CulturalOffering.com | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, iphone addiction, Kurt Harden, Reality | 1 Comment

And The Lesson Is?

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Ray V.

Does this happen to anyone besides me? I look at some thing or situation so quickly that I do not really see what I am looking at? I make a decision or determination, based on superficial and/or incomplete data? Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, illusions, measure twice cut once, observations, Ray Visotski, Reality | 1 Comment

Quiet Confidence…

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Ray V.

…A great name for an emerging, insightful blog. It is authored by an aquaintance of mine who spends her days (and most nights, I suppose) helping those in crisis. She has street cred and already more followers than SVU! Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Lisa Tindal, Quiet Confidance Blog, Ray Visotski, Reality, working with those in crisis | 1 Comment

Laws To Believe In

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Ray V.

I DIDN’T BELIEVE THESE LAWS AT FIRST, BUT HAVE FOUND THEM TO BE TRUE FROM ACTUAL EXPERIENCE….Mark P. 1.Law of Mechanical Repair – After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Beekman Downton Hospital, Ray Visotski, Reality, Rubanowicz's Law, rules | 1 Comment

Reality Checks & The New Reality

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ray V.

I was looking for something to write about this morning as I am still somewhere near the middle of a very intense week, working to get our new crematory facility in Columbia opened and operational. OK, it might not be … Continue reading →