Category Archives: Current Events

Too Much? Enough?

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Karen Ray

“If a soul is left in darkness, sins will be committed.” That quote from Victor Hugo is the first line that opens Mary Trump’s book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s most Dangerous Man. Like … Continue reading →

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“Is There Hope for Mississippi?”

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Karen Ray

Last year I had the opportunity to hear and see Oprah Winfrey live and in person at Mountainfilm in Telluride. Among the many great moments that afternoon was a question from the audience: “Is there hope for Mississippi?” Oprah was … Continue reading →

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Should I get an RV?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Karen Ray

I am a sucker for rabbit holes. Just recently I’ve fallen down one internet rabbit hole searching for George Floyd’s actual height (6 foot 6 inches), another explaining how epidemiologists conduct their own lives –at least a year yet before … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Karen Ray

Dear Mama, Well, it’s been nearly five years now since we could talk in person….for the longest time I kept wanting to pick up the phone to talk to you. I’m lucky to be living in the ballet school, where … Continue reading →

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Oprah Gail Winfrey

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Karen Ray

“You become what you believe.” Sounds like it ought to be on a poster, doesn’t it? But nope, it’s Oprah live and in person talking to me. Well, me and 649 others, but it sure feels like she’s talking to … Continue reading →

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