Author Archives: Rick Vale



Rick Vale

FROSTY PUMPKINS
ENCOURAGEMENT

FROSTY PUMPKINS

It’s that time of year again, when I think about this poem:  WHEN the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock, And you hear the kyouck...

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October 09, 2019
TRUE COLORS
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

TRUE COLORS

Ah, Autumn in Indiana – the crisp 94-degree air – the bugs which, because of the lack of cold, have grown to the size of German Shepherds.  I keep saying...

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October 01, 2019
WORSHIP & FAITH
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

WORSHIP & FAITH

“I don’t believe in God anymore,” I overheard her say to a friend on the phone, while we were both in line at PAY LESS, “I just know too many...

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September 24, 2019
INTERRUPTIONS
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

INTERRUPTIONS

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” JOHN LENNON I’m a TAURUS (Birthday in May, by the way – I like bacon-themed gifts) and I’ve...

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September 17, 2019
PARADIGM
Uncategorized

PARADIGM

It doesn’t matter how many years go by, September 11th or 9/11 will always bring one memory to my mind before all others.  It is like a door I have...

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September 10, 2019
24601
ENCOURAGEMENT

24601

24601: That is the number the prison gives to identify the man known as Jean Valjean, the protagonist in the book and musical, LES MISERABLES. 24601.  The number is not...

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September 03, 2019
CHOIR
THE CHURCH

CHOIR

Time moves on, and CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals begin once again – tonight.  I have been singing in a church choir, or playing the piano, or doing plays in church, for...

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August 27, 2019
TROUBLE IN PARADISE
ENCOURAGEMENT

TROUBLE IN PARADISE

Before the jet even landed, a rich green and blue  light came to my eyes and into the deep part of me.  We were flying over each of the islands...

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August 20, 2019
EMILY
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

EMILY

Originally posted AUGUST 19, 2015 – I thought it might need a re-telling.  It all began as I watched her create her art.  I was fascinated at her steady and...

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August 13, 2019