BigRalphN’s Ramblings (Formally Ralphies)

Reflecting on my teenage years, I find myself pondering whether I achieved my life goals. Did they remain steadfast by the time I reached twenty? As I look back, I realize how age, maturity, and newfound wisdom can shape our aspirations. External forces also play a significant role in shaping our lives. Looking back, I’m often struck by how things eventually unfolded. In retrospect, I acknowledge that I did achieve some of my goals. However, they didn’t turn out exactly as I had envisioned. From a young age, I had a passion for working in radio. Music has always been an integral part of my life, and I believe that radio was the ideal platform for me to be involved in the industry. Around the tenth grade, I began considering a career in Armed Forces Radio and Television, specifically the Air Force. By the time I was a senior, influenced by a girlfriend, I decided to pursue the Broadcasting curriculum at a local community college, with the possibility of transferring to Syracuse Universi...

  About You Maybe I think about you A bit more than I should The problem is I never let you go I moved on in life  Though I never thought I would And yet you often end up on my mind Maybe I think about you A bit more than I should In a dream or in my thoughts The memory is retained And I picture a life where your heart was mine About you I smile  About you I cry About you I wonder  Why didn’t I try Maybe I think about you A bit more than I should I accepted the outcome And carried on without wondering If you ever could Maybe I think about you A bit more than I should Are you happy And did you find your dream Like I thought you would About you I smile  About you I cry About you I wonder  Why didn’t I try About you About me We said hello We said Goodbye

 Forever Man Intentions well-meant, Fall on deaf ears. The joy I thought they would bring, Ended in tears. If you knew my heart, You would understand. All I wanted was to bring you joy, To be your forever man. The forever man, The man I’ll never be. Perfection eludes me, As you plainly see. I only ask to be given the chance, To shed the tears, To find romance. To be your forever man.

To Talk About The Past Do you ever yearn to sit down with old friends and reminisce about the past? I often find myself contemplating this idea, especially since I spend a significant amount of time alone. The question that arises is whether it’s wise to pursue this. Will the memories align with reality, or will I be disappointed? Additionally, as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that some of my friends may not remember certain events at all. Despite these challenges, the urge to reconnect persists. One significant obstacle for me is the limited number of true male friends I’ve had. While I’ve had coworkers and some acquaintances, only a select few have been able to provide me with meaningful conversations. There’s only one person left whom I regularly confide in. There’s at least one friend in Pennsylvania, but the distance prevents us from engaging in deep conversations. I acknowledge that I haven’t made more of an effort to connect with men in this area, but I simply don’t sha...

Valentines Day My wife and I have been married for over 37 years now. After talking to a few friends who have been married for over 20 years, I noticed that most of them either didn’t do anything special for Valentine’s Day or just exchanged cards. This made me curious about the reasons behind this trend. After some reflection, I have a few ideas. First, let me share my own experience with Valentine’s Day. In high school, I wanted it to be perfect. Even though most teenagers didn’t have much money, they would spend whatever they could to make it memorable. It could be as simple as a cute card and some cuddling or kissing. Doing nothing or forgetting was unthinkable. I can relate to this. In my dating years, if there was someone special, I would go all out. A nice dinner and wine at a restaurant, flowers, cards, and possibly chocolates or balloons would be included. It was enjoyable and made me feel good, and hopefully, it made the date happy. However, I should also mention that early V...

                               MONDAYS SUCK Mondays, often dubbed the “suckiest day of the week, ” have a reputation that’s hard to shake. But is it truly deserved? As I reflect on my life, I can’t help but wonder how this perception came to be. What makes Mondays so universally disliked? For many, especially during their youth and teenage years, Mondays were a source of dread. The weekend’s fun and freedom were replaced by the structured routine of school. The allure of staying up late and indulging in weekend activities faded, leaving behind the grind of returning to the grindstone. Even college, with its newfound freedom, couldn’t escape the Monday blues. Unless you were exceptionally dedicated and studied hard, extended time with your significant other was limited to Friday night. However, the workforce often perpetuates the notion that Mondays are the worst day of the week. The idea that it’s back ...