Category Archives: Miscellaneous Musings

A THREE HOUR TOUR – But, No Skipper, Professor, or MaryAnn

This weekend was the big “British Invasion” car show in Stowe, VT, but I again opted out. I always enjoyed car shows growing up with my Dad (he was a well-known car buff), but somehow “old cars” to me are … Continue reading

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A BLOOMING UPDATE – Part 2 – FLOURISHING FLORA – 2 August

This morning I got up saying, “Ray I want to blog,” but I was able to wait until this evening.  And just now I finished some sautéed vegetables, and opened a Dove chocolate with a saying inside – “Sleep Late … Continue reading

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A BLOOMING UPDATE – 25 July 2012

Wondering what do to tonight – it hit me – WRITE!!!  Have not written anything since Monday when I wrote my monthly article, DID YOU KNOW THAT… ? for our newsletter, THE WALPOLE CLARION.  But when I get a flash … Continue reading

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HIDDEN GARDENS AND RETRACING TRACKS – 14 and 15 July

I feel like writing tonight.  The concert is on the common and there is light rain on the porch roof.  I love rain on the roof, and if it was dark I would light some candles – soon!!! Last Sunday … Continue reading

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WELCOME BLUE BELLE – GENESIS OF A RELATIONSHIP

It has been a few hours over two weeks since I returned from Northern Ireland after crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2.  I got itchy a few days ago, and now have some of my travel  information collections spread … Continue reading

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DECOMPRESSION – 15 and 16 June 2012 – BLACK BEAUTY DAYS

Well, I am back and recovering. Not from travelling but from the hacking in my throat that I caught from a couple little kids walking by me on a train last Saturday in Ireland, and from an extremely swollen and … Continue reading

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SNOW — 12 JANUARY 2012

Good morning from snowy New England.  I wanted to share something we have not seen since October.  Not much here, but even without bright sun it is pretty.  And, I had to try to take a video with my small … Continue reading

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On board QUEEN MARY 2 –– 8 January 2012

You know I can be spontaneous, enjoyed my travels in 2011, and totally enjoyed writing about my experiences here both for myself and to share with you, but it has been awhile since I have been able to travel, and … Continue reading

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL REDUX – Sadly, but Successfully Concluded

Our fourth straight night of our 4th Annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is now “history” and I am in total shock !!!!!!!!!! In a year that I thought we would not do as well, our donations to area food … Continue reading

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Did I tell you I am very involved with A CHRISTMAS CAROL?  Well, FactTV in Bellows Falls has been very good to me, and this morning I was interviewed by the Executive Director of the station, Jacob Stradling, at the … Continue reading

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