I need a break from my cooking. Eating out presents me with a conundrum. For some, unexplained reason, when I … More
The Wedding
My name is Ray, and I’m not on Facebook. It’s humbling to admit. Everyone I know is on Facebook. The … More
My Wedding Adventures & Misadventures Pt. 2
I arrive in Albuquerque. The plane arrives on time. And, Lady Lucy won my heart. I asked her to like … More
My Wedding Adventures & Misadventures
My Wedding Adventure My granddaughter, Mary, is getting married in Sante Fe this afternoon. In the next few blogs, I … More
Put A Smile On
Every day is a great day. “What a minute, Ray. You don’t a bad day? Are you on work release … More
Gypsy, The German Shepherd’s Wisdom
I had a German Shepherd. Her name was Gypsy. One of my daughters painted a portrait of Gypsy I keep … More
Don’t Tell Me I Can’t
Well before talk of walls and pathways to citizenship, I met Consuelo Garcia (the first name is real, I kept … More
No Advanced Degree Needed
I want to be like the unnoticed people who cross my path. The quiet, unassuming, kind, responsible, and compassionate people. The … More
I Love To Cook – Really?
Okay, I get it. Everyone who cooks loves to cook. That’s my take from watching he Food Channel. Reading food … More
What Can I Do? I’m One Person
It was a gorgeous fall early October day. Dr. Joe had some free time, no meetings, no classes to teach. … More