Author Archives: Rick Vale



Rick Vale

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
REMEMBERING, AND FORGETTING
ENCOURAGEMENT

REMEMBERING, AND FORGETTING

A few years ago I saw a post: “The 38 Most Haunting, Abandoned Places On Earth” and decided to scroll through these beautiful (and yes, haunting) photos of everything from...

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August 06, 2019
BEAUTIFUL SCARS
ENCOURAGEMENT

BEAUTIFUL SCARS

Our home is sometimes like a beautiful “storage room”, we have a lot of stuff.  The thing is, I can point to each item of mine and tell you the...

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July 30, 2019
SCARLET & GOLD
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

SCARLET & GOLD

Several years ago I visited my former High School in Washington State. I’m not a true sentimental sort but  I enjoyed walking around familiar halls and passages, remembering things I...

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July 23, 2019
A PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK
ENCOURAGEMENT

A PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK

So, I’ve returned from a short vacation and returning to work always involves a bit of “mind focusing” – especially after doing NOTHING but sitting on a beach with a...

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July 16, 2019
THE STORY
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

THE STORY

Once again, this holiday, I performed with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra (the “big band” I’ve been singing with for over 19 years).  We have played many “patriotic” gigs throughout the...

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July 03, 2019
GOD & COUNTRY
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

GOD & COUNTRY

I am so blessed and happy to live in a country that makes it relatively easy to be a Believer & Follower of Jesus the Christ.  I am thankful every...

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June 25, 2019
MICHAEL
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, THE CHURCH

MICHAEL

Each June I think about my friend, Michael.  Michael was a conductor, chorus master, lecturer, author, musicologist, accompanist & my vocal coach when I performed opera.  He was also my...

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June 18, 2019