Category: North Carolina

Mingo Creek Subdivision in Knightdale, North Carolina

I don't often get upset about something.  In the past, I've been upset about the State of Utah's liquor laws, and all the new laws they decided to enact these past few years to keep people kids from drinking (which hasn't actually done anything).  I rece… more »

In Four Hours

In less than four hours I will be sitting in the J. Reuben Clark Building on the BYU campus taking a test to advance my amateur radio license.  There's a chance my beard might make it beyond the invisibility filter my crutches will bring. This is the t… more »

Part of the Family

There's an important part of my family that seems to rarely make its way into my blog posts.  These family members are always present, though rarely the subject of my recollections, stories, and comments on life.  They sometimes cause a bit of tension in… more »

Eric's Box of Memories: Badges? We Don't Need No...

While digging through the Box of Memories the other day, I found some of my badges. Badges are pretty simple: identification.  Most people see badges at stores.  Others may see badges on police officers.  Some organizations use them because they really… more »

Making the Call

Today, my daughter wanted to call a friend across town to see if she could come over.  We have a "home phone" that sits by the fridge - a cell phone on my family share plan.  It's cheaper than having an actual home phone, and I've had it for years.  So I… more »

I Dream of a Technicolor Screwdriver

People often dream about their childhood home. For many, that home represents a simpler and more enjoyable time. For others it's a mixed set of emotions. Dreaming of your home is a very basic part of your subconscious mind. I don't dream about my chi… more »