Category Archives: empowerment

Defeating Self-Doubt

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Randolph Randy Camp

Self-doubt and discouragement can slow us down, even stop us altogether. During our talks, Randie would tell me how searching for the right words would be so daunting at times, especially when she was working on her dissertation. But Randie … Continue reading →

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Stories That Heal

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Randolph Randy Camp

STORIES THAT HEAL… I’ve always felt at home when visiting the public library. It’s a place where, regardless of your race, ethnicity, bank account or zip code, no one there ever made me feel as though I didn’t belong there. … Continue reading →

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Flipping Procrastination: Creating Monica

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Randolph Randy Camp

Along with losing focus at times, one of my dreadful faults is procrastination. But in a strange twist of fate I was able to flip procrastination on its head and make it work for me. You see, I’m constantly writing … Continue reading →

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Keep Hoping, Don’t Give Up

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Randolph Randy Camp

Keep Hoping, Don’t Give Up…Just like many of you, watching what’s happening in Ukraine right now is rough. Seeing the inspiring, fighting spirit of the Ukrainian people reminds me of my favorite children’s book ‘The Little Engine That Could.’ I … Continue reading →

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America: Writing Love

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Randolph Randy Camp

Saying what’s in your heart and expressing yourself sometimes can be risky, but it’s such a freeing experience. Although I’ve experienced racial bigotry during my childhood in rural Virginia, and unfortunately during my military years in the U.S. Air Force, … Continue reading →

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Dignity

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Randolph Randy Camp

Throughout history we always have people who think that they are somehow superior to others. Sadly, still today in 2020, some of us encounter bigotry on so many levels and in so many different aspects of our daily lives. There … Continue reading →

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Make Magic Happen

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Randolph Randy Camp

There’s something uniquely special about you. Discovering this special thing inside of you will be your gift to the rest of us. Along your journey there will be some who will try to belittle and ridicule you. There will be some … Continue reading →

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Brick by Brick

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Randolph Randy Camp

You’re capable of doing whatever you want to do. You are here for a purpose. Your thoughts and dreams are important. Regardless of your age, your zip code or your skin color, remember that there’s no expiration date on your … Continue reading →

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Education: The Priceless Tool

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Randolph Randy Camp

It’s back-to-school season again and this can put a financial strain on a lot of families. Over the years, many non-profits, charitable and religious organizations have helped to relieve some of this financial burden from families by giving away free … Continue reading →

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Getting Started

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Randolph Randy Camp

Whatever you want to do in life you can do it. I didn’t realize it back then but the seeds of becoming a writer probably were planted years ago in rural Spotsylvania County when I used to sit along the … Continue reading →

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