Category Archives: Rappahannock River

Rappahannock Dreams: A Sort of Homecoming

Posted on November 25, 2017 by

I was such a weird nerdy kid growing up. When I was thirteen I was briefly admitted to Mary Washington Hospital due to a football injury. I remember this really nice nurse having small talk with me, trying to ease my … Continue reading →

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Hazel Hill Morning

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

After I bought my first car, a ’72 Pinto, I loved the freedom of going to Fredericksburg whenever I could. Don’t get me wrong, growing up in rural Spotsylvania County in the 70’s had its benefits, but going into town … Continue reading →

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False Dandelions – Book Trailer

Posted on June 24, 2015 by
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Those Rappahannock Dreams

Posted on August 30, 2014 by

Jalan had Shelly’s back. Crystal had Jalan’s back. And God had Crystal’s back as they joined together to give five homeless teens a second chance at a better life. Robbie is one of the homeless teens in ‘WET MATCHES: A … Continue reading →

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Understanding Turtles

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

A few years ago, I remember telling my friend that I was thinking about writing a story about a character named Turtle. She misunderstood me and replied, “Randy, I know that you love to write but I didn’t know that … Continue reading →

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Riding Bikes

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Some of my fondest memories of my childhood was the long bike rides along dirt roads and single-lane blacktops with my brothers, cousins and other neighborhood kids. Of course, our family couldn’t afford to buy brand new bicycles for us so … Continue reading →

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Still Learning

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

It’s the beginning of March 2014 and nearly 37 years ago I had an experience that I still think about today. When I think of those pivotal moments of my life, especially the life-changing events of my early years, my … Continue reading →

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