RCstories: Stories by Randolph Randy Camp

Don’t be afraid to dream, big or small. Distance yourself from negativity and surround yourself with positive people. There will be setbacks and disappointments. Positive-minded, true friends will help you through rough patches and rejections. Whenever possible, hone your craft, practice, rehearse, and study the path you’re about to take until you’re fairly comfortable. And most importantly,…

Don’t be afraid to dream, big or small. Distance yourself from negativity and surround yourself with positive people. There will be setbacks and disappointments. Positive-minded, true friends will help you through rough patches and rejections. Whenever possible, hone your craft, practice, rehearse, and study the path you’re about to take until you’re fairly comfortable. And most importantly,…

Books, the Ticket to Anywhere… Although we may have been economically poor way back then, we were also rich in so many other ways. During the school summer break, many of my classmates would go on fun road trips and exciting family vacations to places such as Yellowstone National Park and Disney World. Thanks to the Central Rappahannock Regional Mobile Library, which serviced Fredericksburg,…

Books, the Ticket to Anywhere… Although we may have been economically poor way back then, we were also rich in so many other ways. During the school summer break, many of my classmates would go on fun road trips and exciting family vacations to places such as Yellowstone National Park and Disney World. Thanks to the Central Rappahannock Regional Mobile Library, which serviced Fredericksburg,…

Discovering Your Why… We are all here for a reason. There’s something special about you. There’s an old adage that says, ‘There are two important dates in your life, the day you were born and the day you discover why you were born’. Ironically, what may seem like a setback sometimes actually could turn out to be a pivotal moment in your life and a blessing in disguise. When I was a young teen I…

Discovering Your Why… We are all here for a reason. There’s something special about you. There’s an old adage that says, ‘There are two important dates in your life, the day you were born and the day you discover why you were born’. Ironically, what may seem like a setback sometimes actually could turn out to be a pivotal moment in your life and a blessing in disguise. When I was a young teen I…

Heart of Gold…                                                                                                                                            It’s not easy to experience heartaches and trauma and still come out of it with a loving, golden heart. Although Randie went through a lot of rough patches, she persevered and wouldn’t hesitate to reach out and help others, if she could. During…

Heart of Gold…                                                                                                                                            It’s not easy to experience heartaches and trauma and still come out of it with a loving, golden heart. Although Randie went through a lot of rough patches, she persevered and wouldn’t hesitate to reach out and help others, if she could. During…

No matter where you’re at or what you’ve been through you can still reach your destiny. As a kid growing up in rural Spotsylvania County, Virginia, I would sometimes get really sad because the world around me didn’t always match the world in the books I would read and one day hope to write myself. But, at the little country church on the then-dirt and gravel road, I remember listening to the…

No matter where you’re at or what you’ve been through you can still reach your destiny. As a kid growing up in rural Spotsylvania County, Virginia, I would sometimes get really sad because the world around me didn’t always match the world in the books I would read and one day hope to write myself. But, at the little country church on the then-dirt and gravel road, I remember listening to the…

Yes, it’s uncomfortable to rock the boat. But when they have pushed you up against the wall, it feels good sometimes to make a little noise. This Saturday, March 28, 2026, there will be people from all walks of life gathering and attending numerous ‘No Kings’ protest rallies all across America. Too often, we’re made to feel that our little voice won’t matter, but please remember that a choir…

Yes, it’s uncomfortable to rock the boat. But when they have pushed you up against the wall, it feels good sometimes to make a little noise. This Saturday, March 28, 2026, there will be people from all walks of life gathering and attending numerous ‘No Kings’ protest rallies all across America. Too often, we’re made to feel that our little voice won’t matter, but please remember that a choir…

Remembering Clayton: “I’m Alright” Staying positive as possible and trying to focus on the bright side of things is a quality we all strive to have. Brother Clayton possessed this quality and he showed it well. What I admired most about Clayton is this: While coping with a medical condition throughout the years, Clayton’s personality would shine brighter than his ailment. Several years ago,…

Remembering Clayton: “I’m Alright” Staying positive as possible and trying to focus on the bright side of things is a quality we all strive to have. Brother Clayton possessed this quality and he showed it well. What I admired most about Clayton is this: While coping with a medical condition throughout the years, Clayton’s personality would shine brighter than his ailment. Several years ago,…

Yes, it’s true, today’s headlines are definitely disheartening. The news makes it hard to believe and trust anyone anymore. While I was in the Air Force I experienced things that made me sick, but every day I fight to regain my trust in people. Every now and then others show their kindness and that helps me in my struggle to regain this trust. No matter how cruel and mean the world gets though,…

Yes, it’s true, today’s headlines are definitely disheartening. The news makes it hard to believe and trust anyone anymore. While I was in the Air Force I experienced things that made me sick, but every day I fight to regain my trust in people. Every now and then others show their kindness and that helps me in my struggle to regain this trust. No matter how cruel and mean the world gets though,…