Brother Ray

With all the talk this week about Reagan dying, Thursday came the news of someone that really affected my life in a positive way. Ray Charles was one the great musicians of all time. And, I, for one will miss his voice. I can't think of too many people that have had such an influence on popular music in the last 50 years. In my mind the only thing greater than his music is that he never let his blindness be a factor to slow down his life. It was more of an inconvenience to him rather than a disability. I have never heard of him using an excuse or whining about the bad in his life. If only everyone would face up to their challenges and not blame others for their mistakes this world would be a better place.