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About JimR, Chaplain

I'm a 75-year-old guy, in October 2025, who worked in Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune for 28 years and now retired as of 31 Dec 16. I've worked in medical records, the Health Benefits Department, Billing, and the IT department and retired as the Personnel Security Manager for the hospital. I'm a musician and Corvette enthusiast. Yes, I have had two. I traded my second Corvette for a Harley Davidson Fat Boy in mid-summer 2019. Then in 2024, I traded to an HD FreeWheeler FLRT. I've already ridden the new one a thousand miles in 6 weeks. I'm also searching for a fresh new outlook on life with new spiritual insight among other things. I was ordained a minister in 20190202. I've become certified with the American Chaplaincy Association through Aidan University in June '21. Presently, I am a volunteer Chaplain with our county Sheriff's Office. I've found that with the unconditional love of my companion, Libby Rowe life is complete through God. She's a beautiful, vibrant, giving woman who gives her all in everything she puts her mind to do. She and I married on 24 July 2015. She was ordained in February 2022. She has a blog too called Under a Carolina Moon. Give it a visit.

Livin’ With Libby

Posted on 2012/09/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Libby.  The name evokes mischief.  She lives up to it too.  Her ex told her more times than a plenty “Everything’s not funny, Libby”!  But to her all things are funny.  I can attest to her emotional range, but she … Continue reading →

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A Note To Facebook Friends

Posted on 2012/08/09 by JimR, Chaplain

A lot of things going on in my life at the moment, but not so much that I don’t care about those of you who read my posts.  Some of you know what’s going on, some not.  Maybe I can … Continue reading →

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Rumination

Posted on 2012/06/17 by JimR, Chaplain

As I ruminate on Father’s Day this morning, I’m reminded of the good times I’ve had with my sons.  I built bikes for both of them and they rode them all over the neighborhood.  I took them fishing and remember … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Old Age

Posted on 2012/04/22 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m not considerate of the fact that I’m now 61.  It’s just that it keeps incessantly tapping me on the shoulder.  I hate it when it’s impoliteness goes to beyond rude.  I’m left almost daily with being tired way before the … Continue reading →

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The Polarization of America

Posted on 2012/03/20 by JimR, Chaplain

The Polarization of America The United States of America. This sounds majestic. Yes? A little over two centuries ago we fled tyrannical rule by kings and church hierarchy as a people looking for freedom from governmental and religious oversight. Our … Continue reading →

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Just Not To Me

Posted on 2012/03/04 by JimR, Chaplain

I wonder sometimes will it ever end My ex seems to live in the past, For me it’s no place to spend. Give it up and move on I say It’s just no good Turn the leaf and live a … Continue reading →

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My Doll Baby

Posted on 2012/03/04 by JimR, Chaplain

She has eyes that shine Lips that caress  I know she’s mine. She makes me smile Someday I intend For her walk the aisle True is my love For only her Not just “sort of”. She gives her all As do … Continue reading →

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Guns. . .An Issue?

Posted on 2012/03/04 by JimR, Chaplain

On FB a friend made a comment on gun control  I couldn’t help but respond.  I’m not a “survivalist” type or anything.  I just know the human “climate” and having realized that, I have to take action to protect myself … Continue reading →

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She Ain’t What She Used To Be

Posted on 2012/02/11 by JimR, Chaplain

My girlfriend says she’s getting old One minute she’s hot The next she’s freezing cold. Her lips are full and juicy to me Her kisses make me weak in the knee. She says her legs look like a roadmap. I think they … Continue reading →

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Thirty Steps

Posted on 2012/01/25 by JimR, Chaplain

Thirty steps Out the back door Down the path That little building Wasn’t called a bath We had a one holer You can count Grandma had a two holer You do the math Grandma’s path Lined with pecan trees Was … Continue reading →

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