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Where the mind and spirit harnesses the temporal plane, thereby hitching a ride in that vessel that carries us on ... for a certain while.

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Most of my stories to the grandkids start with believe it or not. In 1963, believe it or not, my school was segregated and the only confusion was with two ethnic Japanese sisters.
Most of my stories to the grandkids start with believe it or not. In 1963, believe it or not, my school was segregated and the only confusion was with two ethnic Japanese sisters.
 
I would trust you more if I did not distrust you so.
I would trust you more if I did not distrust you so.
 
"Miss Edie" said it was going to rain-according to her arthritis. She was right. It started before the early service and it rained all day.
"Miss Edie" said it was going to rain-according to her arthritis. She was right. It started before the early service and it rained all day.
 
It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
 
I was glad of many things this morning at the "early service". The last few days have just tumbled by like a merry river.
I was glad of many things this morning at the "early service". The last few days have just tumbled by like a merry river.
 
If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
 
"It was a life-changing experience." That's how Brandon Hodges describes the kidney transplant he received a couple of months ago at Vidant Medical Center (VMC)
"It was a life-changing experience." That's how Brandon Hodges describes the kidney transplant he received a couple of months ago at Vidant Medical Center (VMC)
 
April is Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina, and as the weather continues to warm up, state health officials are advising North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick and mosquito bites
April is Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina, and as the weather continues to warm up, state health officials are advising North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick and mosquito bites
 
Due to a decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant is able to lift the temporary visitor restrictions for those 12 and younger
Due to a decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant is able to lift the temporary visitor restrictions for those 12 and younger
 
Vidant Health's multi-specialty physician group, Vidant Medical Group (VMG), reached a formal agreement to integrate all eight Kinston Medical Specialists (KMS) practices in Lenoir, Onslow, Duplin and Greene counties
Vidant Health's multi-specialty physician group, Vidant Medical Group (VMG), reached a formal agreement to integrate all eight Kinston Medical Specialists (KMS) practices in Lenoir, Onslow, Duplin and Greene counties
 
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
 
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin a pilot project in Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Wake counties to offer rehabilitation services for adults who have suffered traumatic brain injury on or after the
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin a pilot project in Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Wake counties to offer rehabilitation services for adults who have suffered traumatic brain injury on or after the
 
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
 
Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' State Center for Health Statistics has created an interactive map with a series of overlays showing social determinants of health indicators in North Carolina, including the economic, social and neighborhood, and housing and transportation
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' State Center for Health Statistics has created an interactive map with a series of overlays showing social determinants of health indicators in North Carolina, including the economic, social and neighborhood, and housing and transportation
 
The "early service" on Sundays, feels different, for me. It seems a bit more holy.
The "early service" on Sundays, feels different, for me. It seems a bit more holy.
 
The birds sang at the "early service" this morning-not just the steadfast mocking bird, but all of them, that call the rabbit patch, "home".
The birds sang at the "early service" this morning-not just the steadfast mocking bird, but all of them, that call the rabbit patch, "home".
 
The Military has a simple 10 week method to determine mental health ... called boot camp.
The Military has a simple 10 week method to determine mental health ... called boot camp.
 
County public health departments across North Carolina are keeping families and communities safe year-round through immunizations, screenings, infectious disease control and promotion of healthy lifestyles, while also meeting the challenges of addiction, overdose and a rising death rate related to o
County public health departments across North Carolina are keeping families and communities safe year-round through immunizations, screenings, infectious disease control and promotion of healthy lifestyles, while also meeting the challenges of addiction, overdose and a rising death rate related to o
 
At last, I think it safe to say, that spring is finally here according to the sparrows.
At last, I think it safe to say, that spring is finally here according to the sparrows.
 
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
 
It seems "time really does fly, when you are having fun". It is a mystery to me how an entire week has already passed, in what seems like three days.
It seems "time really does fly, when you are having fun". It is a mystery to me how an entire week has already passed, in what seems like three days.
 
We are no longer able to talk to each other. Did you say we can? OK, let's talk about Solar Power. Why are you shouting at me?
We are no longer able to talk to each other. Did you say we can? OK, let's talk about Solar Power. Why are you shouting at me?
 
Today the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released its Health Equity Report for 2018, which shows progress and areas for continued improvement for a healthier North Carolina
Today the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released its Health Equity Report for 2018, which shows progress and areas for continued improvement for a healthier North Carolina
 
Exciting news, Greenville beer and burger lovers - on Monday Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint will open its first North Carolina location at 805 Dickinson Avenue in the Uptown district
Exciting news, Greenville beer and burger lovers - on Monday Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint will open its first North Carolina location at 805 Dickinson Avenue in the Uptown district
 
Vietnamese are not fond of mixed children and I am told the Chinese offered to send troops but got a 'thanks but no thanks'.
Vietnamese are not fond of mixed children and I am told the Chinese offered to send troops but got a 'thanks but no thanks'.
 
The Easter dinner on Sunday was lovely. Mama and Daddy came a little later than usual, because of all days . . . I over slept.
The Easter dinner on Sunday was lovely. Mama and Daddy came a little later than usual, because of all days . . . I over slept.
 
I've just returned from another trip to Black Mountain, NC where I enjoyed several fun-filled days with friends I made at work in the 90s. When you spend 32 years at one company, you're bound to make some friends.
I've just returned from another trip to Black Mountain, NC where I enjoyed several fun-filled days with friends I made at work in the 90s. When you spend 32 years at one company, you're bound to make some friends.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a request for applications for community projects to combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a request for applications for community projects to combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
 
I have bunches of images from my travels across North Carolina, many that I have never shared. Often, my travel partner (my wife, Lynn, and I ) like to take hikes to rather remote places and we take pictures: me with my Canon DSLR, and she with her fine phone's camera.
I have bunches of images from my travels across North Carolina, many that I have never shared. Often, my travel partner (my wife, Lynn, and I ) like to take hikes to rather remote places and we take pictures: me with my Canon DSLR, and she with her fine phone's camera.
 
Today is the first day, of spring break. Beyond me lies a whole week to meander through and do what I deem fit.
Today is the first day, of spring break. Beyond me lies a whole week to meander through and do what I deem fit.
 
It is almost April and still, we wait for tulips. The evenings in March still warrant a blanket and frost blankets the fields of winter wheat, in the first hours, of the day.
It is almost April and still, we wait for tulips. The evenings in March still warrant a blanket and frost blankets the fields of winter wheat, in the first hours, of the day.
 
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