Pastel of Ray, 2003, by Susan Mathias, Bluebird Studio, Cleveland, Ohio

Painting by Tim Herron

 

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The Poet as he appeared before knowing his destiny...

The Poet and Leon Bibb, also a writer...

 

The Poet as a performer... as he appeared after  knowing his destiny...

Ray's stage debut, as an elf at age 6 with the Columbus Tumblers, with neighbor Greg Zimmerman.

Ray with fire truck under the apple tree, a budding Johnny Appleseed. 

Ray, as Johnny Appleseed, with the Apple Dancers.

Ray with (former) Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell at the 500th performance of Flanagan's Wake, with John Regan, Director of Rodeo Clowns (who perform the play) and shown in his role of Priest. 

 (1) Performing at the Erie Blues and Jazz Fest, Erie, PA, opening for Renee Marie.

(2) Performing at the Erie Blues and Jazz Fest, Erie, PA, opening for Renee Marie.

St. Laura and the holy fools, jack hardy and ray, tellin' dirty irish jokes...
(july 16-18, '04, www.hostingofthebards.com or hostingofthebards.org. )