Category Archives: Reading

What Else Do I Need?

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Ray V.

A last minute gift idea to myself this Christmas has been ordered. Actually, it’s my only physical gift. The Anthony Bourdain Reader. The rest of my gifts are simply being with my wife, our children and grandchildren, some of whom … Continue reading →

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My Excuse

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Ray V.

Been away from the keyboard for a few days. Helping prepare Maddox for the future. Reading under the clouds. Happiness.

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On Reading

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Ray V.

We read to train the mind, to fill the mind, to rest the mind, to recreate the mind, or to escape the mind. -Holbrook Jackson, 1874 – 1948 Which do you use the most? For me, it’s a combination of … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Cherry

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Ray V.

I received these as a Christmas gift from our daughter Megan, her husband, Andrew, son, Maddox, and dogs, Martha and Winnie. Since they are in Michigan, they opted for a themed gift. Lucky me. Over the last three years, I … Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading?

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Ray V.

“You will be the same person in five years that you are today except for the books that you read and the people you associate with.” That sentence has been attributed to many people so I will simply state I … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Ray V.

Yes, As I get older, I come to realize that I have assumed many of dad’s qualities. Below is the oldest picture I have of Dad and me. I believe I was 3 years old (1963)  There were older photos, … Continue reading →

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Not My Pastor

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Ray V.

I checked at the local library, (using a fake name, of course)  and there is an approximately nine-month waiting list for this title. Pastor Davis sounds like a fun guy, no? A Google search of him and the book title indicates … Continue reading →

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Our Hope

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Ray V.

    we are all just books waiting for someone to read us and say “that makes sense” author unknown

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A Glorious Life

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Ray V.

Opening Paragraphs: “Like many people the world over, I first learned of Father Mychal Judge through a picture. The Reuters photograph, showing his body being carried by five rescue workers from the dust and rubble of the North Tower, became an … Continue reading →

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