Julie and I live about 30 minutes from Hanging Rock Park in North Carolina. We decided to go to the park after church today. The weather was beautiful and ideal to enjoy the park. We spent about 30 minutes walking on an easy trail.
We enjoyed seeing the trees. There was a waterfall, and it was the highlight of our walk. Here is a brief video of some of what we saw.
Julie and I have only been to Hanging Rock a few times. We hope to go more often this year.
My father is a Vietnam Veteran. I have written about his experience in Vietnam in my blog post: Jerry’s Journey to Vietnam and Return Home On April 30, 2025, my father and I embarked on a poignant journey known as the Flight of Honor. The mission of this remarkable organization is to celebrate veterans by…
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I began using social media in 2008. I found reconnecting with people I hadn’t spoken with in many years, being able to share video and pictures with family, and being able to meet new friends compelling. After slightly more than 10 years, I realized that social media (at least in its current form), was not…
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