Things I Struggle With » Tarheel Ramblings

Hang Up And Drive

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In the past several weeks, there has been two incidents of cars being struck by trains in my area. In one case, a car was trapped between the crossing guards in traffic and the woman driving apparently didn’t know what to do. Her two sons were killed when they were thrown from the [...]

Mom - April 15, 1932 - October 20, 2009

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Darlys “Dee” Scoggins, age 77, of Galesburg, Illinois died on October 20, 2009 at 4:45 A.M. at the Knox Nursing Home and Rehab, after a short fight with cancer.

She was born on April 15, 1932 in Bristol, South Dakota to Harry and Mary Goff Kolkman whom preceded her in [...]

Absent Without Leave

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First, thank you to everyone who has been checking up on me. I’m fine, and there is nothing really wrong with me. There has been some unpleasant stuff going on with family that I’ll get into in a bit. But I’m still employed, my health is good, and actually, I’ve had [...]

Finding Peace In A Rage-filled World

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As I skimmed the news this morning, I was struck by amount of turmoil that is wracking our world. In Tehran, Iran, the Supreme Leader is railing against the “lies” that he blames for the massive protests taking place there. In North Korea, it appears there are plans being made for [...]

Sunday Scenery

Lakeside Dock

This was taken at the KOA Kampground in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It is a very nice facility that is on the site of an old plantation. I highly recommend this campground to anyone who visits the area!