Author Archives: Rick Vale



Rick Vale

AMADEUS
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AMADEUS

One of my favorite plays, and films, is AMADEUS.  It has been a favorite since I first saw the film in the theatre, in 1984.  In college I performed in a...

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May 20, 2025
DIGGING DEEP by Rev. Ken Rickett
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DIGGING DEEP by Rev. Ken Rickett

Detectives and investigators “dig deep” in search for factual information. Medical laboratory scientists “dig deep” in search for causes of diseases AND for medications that may mange, if not eliminate,...

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May 13, 2025
PIZZA
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PIZZA

What is it about PIZZA?  I know that I’m not in college, nor am I in my 20s, anymore but PIZZA still seems to be “God’s Perfect Food” (aside from...

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May 06, 2025
ESSENTIALS
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ESSENTIALS

I’ve learned some things in my almost 67 years; things about others AND things about myself.  For instance: Sometimes I eat because I just want something to do. I can...

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April 28, 2025
WHEN ANGER SETS by Rev. Ken Rickett
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WHEN ANGER SETS by Rev. Ken Rickett

“Do not let the sun set on your anger.” Biblically speaking, anger is not a sin. However, unresolved anger leads to a multitude of sins that invites disrespect of others...

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April 22, 2025
DANCE
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DANCE

PALM SUNDAY.  I have some wonderful memories associated with this day and time.  My Dad was the choir director at my home church, for several years, and Palm Sunday evening...

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April 15, 2025
DOG TAGS
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DOG TAGS

In 2013 my parents passed away within months of each other.  Being an only child (which was wonderful, by the way) I had the task of going through things when...

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April 08, 2025
FERN
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FERN

So, this upcoming Sunday is what I call, “FERN SUNDAY” (an unofficial observance of my own; the Sunday before Palm Sunday.) Now, this is simply another “colorful” event I remember from...

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March 31, 2025
IN THE NAME OF GOD
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IN THE NAME OF GOD

I’m a history buff…I really enjoy “historic trivia”, as you know: interesting but useless information.  Of course, I can’t seem to remember Birthdays, Anniversaries, my license plate number or important...

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March 24, 2025
STICKS, STONES, & STAGES
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STICKS, STONES, & STAGES

For me, working in the theatre is almost the same as being involved with a church congregation: it’s a bunch of diverse people getting together with a variety of talents...

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March 19, 2025