by Ray DePaola | Dec 8, 2012 | gratitude
A dark, damp, cold day. A good day to savor the warmth of home, the heat of home-cooked flavors, a resting spirit, and loving companionship. A cherished day that exemplifies that it’s not the quantity of items that fill your day, but the quality of your...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 8, 2012 | QOTW
Each week I will pose a question for you to ponder. Please consider sharing your thoughts and contributing to the larger conversation. Thanks! When you were 8 years old, what did you think you would be when you grew up? ...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 7, 2012 | gratitude
I am grateful to take the time and space in my day to be creative, and to explore my interests. I am fortunate to have the opportunity, and that is because of the love and support of dear people. So often, in the course of a day, we are unaware of all who influence...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 6, 2012 | gratitude
Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck, Newport Jazz Festival 2010 I had the great fortune to see Dave Brubeck perform with Wynton Marsalis at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2010. They were honoring Brubeck turning 90 later that year. He will be missed, but his music will...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 5, 2012 | gratitude
I am grateful for my family. We are different people, and we have different ways. Yet, we are also related, and we are making the effort to stay close and in touch. Thank you for your efforts.
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