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The view from Ricky Hendrick's part of the fountain

Hendrick Memorial Fountain

I stopped by Hendrick Motorsports today to see the new fountain they’ve constructed to pay honor to those who died in the plane crash. It was very emotional for me, and I’m so touched they really did this right. What a spectacular memorial and a great tribute! I’ll be sure to visit the fountain whenever […]

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Sun, Sky, Clouds, Bird

One Minute. One Hour. One Day.

One minute. One hour. One day. I don’t ever ask for much, Lord. Just time for an “I love you” to the one I miss. I got all this future on my hands, and not a single yesterday. One minute. One hour. One day. That’s all I want or need. A simple hug, a single […]

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Frank Edwards, Tom Darling, Michael Myrick, Ricky Hendrick climbing in his #7 DuPont Late Model, Rick Blackwelder at Martinsville © Wolfpaw Graphix

The 1999 Taco Bell 300

*Quick Summary: The author describes Ricky Hendrick’s late model race team, and their attendance competing in the 1999 Taco Bell 300 race.* In my career in racing, there were many high points and several of those have been posted here. The highest high was by far the 1999 Taco Bell 300 NASCAR Winston Racing Series […]

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Don’t tell the world life gave you lemons

Lemons and Lemonade

“Don’t tell the world life gave you lemons. Tell them you’re working to prepare a special blend of the finest homemade lemonade and are assembling the rest of the ingredients. They’ll never know the difference.” – Michael Myrick I truly believe life is about positivity. Even if you have to, “fake it until you make […]

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Rick Hendrick - Corvette Hall of Fame 2015 screen capture © Corvette Hall of Fame

2015 Corvette Hall of Fame – Rick Hendrick

I cannot be happier for Rick Hendrick on his induction into the Corvette Hall of Fame. I know it’s something he will really enjoy, and I’m thankful I got to play a very small part in his Corvette story through the years. I’m also happy to see the Hendrick Heritage Center being used as the […]

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Metalmorphosis - July 5, 2013

Metalmorphosis

Here is where I attempt to explain that there’s a giant, spinning, metal head in Charlotte that I’ve visited and photographed a few times. But instead of that, I’ll use someone else’s more graceful words, along with my photos below. From https://www.metalmorphosis.tv/about, here is their description of it: Metalmorphosis was conceived by Count Riprand Arco, […]

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Catherine Ballas, Brandy Myrick, Junior Johnson, Angela Beeler

I’m a REFIT® husband

*Quick Summary: The author’s wife attends REFIT® classes, and he discusses the benefits of her attendance.* Soooo, I’m a REFIT® husband. No, I don’t dance. I don’t go to classes. I don’t own any spandex shorts. I just hang around the house doing manly tasks while my wife Brandy is gone for hours at a […]

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The Marketplace

The Marketplace

I came across a ministry named The Marketplace thanks to a friend. I paid them a visit and fell in love. They are a Christian fair-trade store located in Davidson, NC. They work with artisans and ministry groups all over the world helping to provide employment and an escape from various bad situations some underprivileged […]

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All the single ladies

All The Single Ladies (all the single ladies)

*Quick Summary: The author, an unofficial relationship coach for his friends, gives some advice requested from him by a few single female friends.* Put your hands up! Ha-ha-ha! Seriously though, if you’re a single, heterosexual woman looking for a man, this post is for you. I can only give you one perspective, and I can’t […]

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Michelle Myrick, Garinger High School, class of 1984

Michelle

*Quick Summary: The author writes about his sister’s life, death, and aftermath of her passing.* My sister Michelle was five years older than me. Being closer in age than our other two siblings, we spent the most time together. She was very smart but also a great underachiever. She could get very good grades in […]

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