Category Archives: Sobering Thoughts

How Much Is Enough

Posted on 2017/09/19 by JimR, Chaplain

As many of you know, I describe myself as the eldest son of a poor dirt farmer.  The story of no running water in the house I lived in for the first nine years of my life.  I won’t belabor … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes?

Posted on 2017/09/06 by JimR, Chaplain

As I continue to watch the unfolding track of Irma, I’m reminded of the path of Fran in 1996. It wasn’t the path of Irma, but it took aim at Wilmington like a cruise ship coming back to port. What … Continue reading →

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Sobering Thoughts

Posted on 2017/07/17 by JimR, Chaplain

Daddy, meet my fiance’. “Who’s your car insurance with young man?” “The General, sir!” “Welcome to the family son”. I dunno, I just sit here dumbfounded at commercials.  Oh well. What does life have to offer any more besides quips … Continue reading →

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