Tag Archives: coming of age

Always Learning

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Randolph Randy Camp

 Growing up and learning from life lessons ain’t always easy. It’s 2023 now, and I’m still learning. Quite a few of my readers had asked me about the Snack Shack and the original piece I’d written entitled ‘MY SPOTSYLVANIA NIGHTS’ … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation from Author Randy Camp

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Randolph Randy Camp

At age 18, during June 1979, a couple weeks before Randy Camp’s High School graduation, he wrote the ‘Put Something Back’ letter-to-the-editor, as a ‘thank you’ to his teachers of Spotsylvania County, Virginia… “LETTER TO THE EDITOR” which was published … Continue reading →

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Randie’s Free Library: Finding New Readers

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Randolph Randy Camp

Randie had an enormous book collection. If you’d watched AMY POPILLION ‘s Facebook live streamed April 9th event you would’ve seen a portion of Randie’s books, and heard how every book has a sticker that says “This book once belonged … Continue reading →

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America: No Purchase Necessary

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Randolph Randy Camp

Winning is great, but being accepted is greater. ‘America: No Purchase Necessary’ is a feel-good story about acceptance. One of the many perks of winning the national ‘America’s Family’ Sweepstakes is the chance to meet and to make appearances with … Continue reading →

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Courage To Walk Alone

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Randolph Randy Camp

Due to the senseless, recent death of my grandson in New York it gave me a renewed appreciation for positive-minded kids, and got me thinking a lot about all of the positive kids out there who are doing their own thing … Continue reading →

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Today’s Amazing Teens

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Randolph Randy Camp

Sometimes, I don’t think that our young people get enough credit for their good deeds and positive vibes in which they put out every day. Similar to the adult world, the criminal and negative activity conducted by a small percentage … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Sunday Afternoons

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Randolph Randy Camp

I grew up approximately fifty miles in between Washington, DC and Richmond, Virginia in rural Spotsylvania County. America, during the 60’s and early 70’s was experiencing civil unrest and heated racial tensions. Remarkably, in spite of America’s strife during those turbulent … Continue reading →

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Hazel Hill Morning

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Randolph Randy Camp

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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Valentine’s Lessons

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Randolph Randy Camp

Of all the life lessons and love lessons I’ve experienced over the years there’s one that truly stands out. I originally wrote about it awhile back in a post entitled ‘My Spotsylvania Nights’. It was the late 70’s and I … Continue reading →

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America Exposed: A Call For Help

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Randolph Randy Camp

Our young people need us more than ever right now. The recent election gave a true snapshot of the real America. All of our hidden, dark secrets and thoughts are now exposed to the world. Those who’ve harbored hatred and … Continue reading →

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