Charlie in Raleigh NC

only in the USA can u buy a USA Flag lapel pin, made in China, sold in Mexican themed tourist trap...

Jul 2nd

new month

Happy July to you!

Jul 1st

Today’s Patriotic Photo of the Day.

Jul 1st

“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but...”
— Adlai Stevenson

Jul 1st

Meet Maggie.  She just joined my brother’s family.  My...

Jul 1st

Jun 30th

Getting ready for all of the great celebrations that will...

Jun 30th

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A Video Tribute to the US MARINES with an unique interpetation of the Marine’s Hymn

Jun 30th

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I...”
— ~Abraham Lincoln

Jun 30th

stillbeautiful: This is Gables Motor Lodge in Raleigh. I’m...

Jun 30th

withoutmelissa: Stopped by dad’s house tonight and saw my...

Jun 30th

“America was built by people who worked and pulled on the...”
— Zig Ziglar

Jun 29th

“When you’re all wrong and willing to admit it,...”
— Croft M. Pentz

Jun 29th

“A Monday Poem Work I do not “work” Instead,...”
— Rich Melheim

Jun 29th

“Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.”
— ~Moshe Dayan

Jun 29th

Looking up in Downtown Raleigh

Jun 28th

I visited Sir Walter Raleigh over at the Raleigh Convention...

Jun 28th

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal. You are the...”
— Buddha (via maluna) (via...

Jun 28th

brentdanley: Is it normal to match panties and shirt? (NSFW)...

Jun 28th

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Sending in the Marines to wake you up this Sunday morning

Jun 28th

“If you haven’t found something strange during the day,...”
— John A. Wheeler (or you...

Jun 28th

This is what a North Carolina night...

lovehaight: Well, part of it. Photos of the moon hanging in a crystal clear sky, tiny flying insects...

Jun 28th

“Life doesn’t begin when you lose 20 pounds. Life is right...”
— Jillian Michaels

Jun 27th

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The Classical Canon in D Major meets hip hop.

Jun 27th

“The only winner in the War of 1812 was Tchaikovsky.”
—  Solomon Short

Jun 27th

“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its...”
— Bo Bennett

Jun 27th

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Jun 27th

Entertainment Jokes :: #8658 By Kristin Beckstrand from Brentwood California USA. Ladies and...

Jun 26th

Michael Jackson / Elvis Presley

The sudden death of Michael Jackson and the following media coverage and public response reminds me...

Jun 26th

they wonder why we don't trust the gov't

South Carolina’s Governor Sanford just admitted to an affair with a South American women...

Jun 25th

Photo of the Day:  Bruxelle’s by Ellen Hodges

Jun 25th

“Honesty is the most single most important factor having a...”
—  Ed McMahon

Jun 25th

"NORTH CAROLINA, at least it isn't South...

boggle: New state motto. In North Carolina we wait until the Gov. leaves office to investigate what...

Jun 25th

brentdanley: Wachusett Blueberry beer is wicked delish! FTW...

Jun 25th

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Great commercial

Jun 25th

Photo of the Day: “The Sun & Cloud Magic” by...

Jun 24th

“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we...”
— Tim McGraw

Jun 24th

photo of the day: “Two Story” by Ellen Hodges

Jun 23rd

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well,...”
—  Zig Ziglar

Jun 23rd

margaretsmusings: gardeninginheels: maureenvictoria: ...

Jun 23rd

RIP Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon dies at 86 Ed McMahon, the longtime pitchman and Johnny Carson sidekick who’s...

Jun 23rd

Hope everyone had a good Father’s Day.  My Dad got a good laugh from the card I gave him.  The...

Jun 22nd

Never will I ever

leblake: Forget what it’s like to be young. I hope you are always able to say that.

Jun 22nd

black-and-white: (via maluna) My curious cat would get his...

Jun 22nd

Photo of the Day:  “Green” by Karen Chapell

Jun 22nd

“‘Who are you and how did you get in here?’...”
—  Leslie Nielsen

Jun 22nd

Jun 21st

Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers.

Jun 21st

a few quotes for Father's Day

He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.  ~Clarence Budington...

Jun 21st

Photo of the day:  Time for a cup of coffee

Jun 20th

“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give...”
— Marianne Williamson, “A...

Jun 20th

I had a website (charliesimages.com) for a few years, and...

Jun 20th

Texting-while-driving ban becomes law RALEIGH, N.C. — Starting Dec. 1, texting messaging while...

Jun 19th

Bojangle’s Iced Tea FTW

Jun 19th

lickystickypickyme: Long Island Ice Tea for my boss (yes I...

Jun 19th

going to be a little warm downright HOT around here

Jun 19th

Photo of the Day:  Flower Heart by Karen Chapell

Jun 19th

“Avoiding the phrase “I don’t have time…”, will soon...”
— Bo Bennett

Jun 19th

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you dont … ...

Jun 18th

“If you don’t like how things are, change it! ...”
— ~Jim Rohn

Jun 18th

Photo of the Day: Heart of Stone by Mark Westlake

Jun 18th

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uncmeg: billda: Taylor Swift - Thug Story Feat T Pain Holy shit, this is actually Taylor Swift,...

Jun 17th

“The best index to a person’s character is (a) how he...”
— Abigail van Buren

Jun 17th

lovehaight: (via themakingofmilwaukee) That reminds me...

Jun 17th

13smiles: quote-book: kari-shma: [by: Susan...

Jun 17th

This is the historic Catholic Church in Halifax, NC.  I was...

Jun 17th

Since it seems to be “What’s in your...

Jun 16th

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David Letterman apology to Gov Palin & family over the offensive joke about one of her...

Jun 16th

it's raining cats, dogs, elephants,...

uncmeg: charlie-in-raleigh-nc: chrisandcaroline-myheart: here in garner. it’s so bad that i...

Jun 16th

“Weather is a great metaphor for life - sometimes it’s...”
— ~Pepper Giardino appropriate...

Jun 16th

it's raining cats, dogs, elephants,...

chrisandcaroline-myheart: here in garner. it’s so bad that i had to change shirts once i got to...

Jun 16th

corner window

Jun 16th

icanread: (via fredflare)

Jun 16th

These are my favorite.  We call them “red hot...

Jun 16th

A bee was diligently doing his duty.

Jun 16th

I like these clusters of little flowers.

Jun 16th

Summer flowers in my yard earlier this evening.

Jun 16th

Went over to the mall this morning.  Walked by Spencer...

Jun 15th

“But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in Your...”
— Psalm 68:3

Jun 15th

“May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather.”
— from the movie “Big...

Jun 15th

laeta: This is the actual arrest warrant of the Barrel...

Jun 15th

“Always and never are two words you should always remember...”
—  Wendell Johnson

Jun 14th

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Skateboarding dog

Jun 14th

it’s almost watermelon time in North Carolina

Jun 13th

“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he...”
—  Mark Twain

Jun 13th

“I gave my cat a bath the other day…they love it. He...”
— Steve Martin

Jun 13th

Jun 12th

“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools,...”
—  Plato

Jun 12th

there is a god

Jun 11th

Jun 11th

lickystickypickyme: You know what’s fucking sad? This is...

Jun 11th

“How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood...”
— Henry David Thoreau (1817 -...

Jun 11th

ontheshoresarah: (via frankthinksyoureugly) my cat has a...

Jun 11th

jellyfrances: i would love to know who lives here. and i...

Jun 11th

Sometimes even I wonder about me

I am sitting here listening to my newest CD.  If you’ve read my posts about my musical tastes,...

Jun 10th

Speaking of summertime...

withoutmelissa: Here’s a short list of things I absolutely love about summertime in North...

Jun 10th

Jun 10th

“May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your...”
— ~ George Jung

Jun 10th

“The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who...”
—  Casey Stengel

Jun 10th

withoutmelissa: Let’s play pretend. Pretend Brent and I...

Jun 10th

WHO IS THE BEST BAND THAT YOU HAVE SEEN...

lovehaight: duckandpenguin: lawful: cajunkate: janieblue84: (via brittistoolegit) The...

Jun 10th

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lickystickypickyme: Olivia Newton John - Physical Aaron, don’t ask why, but this one I dedicate...

Jun 9th

I wondered the same thing LOL

Jun 9th

lickystickypickyme: he is a sports photographer. Stuff like...

Jun 9th

really?

ZZ Top Meet and Greet Package One premium ticket located within the first 10 rows of the reserved...

Jun 9th

Father's Day...

kimbomoore: On Father’s Day, a little boy decides to make his dad breakfast in bed. He makes...

Jun 9th

Bldg collapse in Garner

The Con-Agra Plant in Garner, NC had a huge explosion and building collapse this morning.  The front...

Jun 9th

Southerners don't joke around with

chrisandcaroline-myheart: thecooknook: sweet tea, biscuits, front porches, or Mother Nature I...

Jun 9th

“One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.”
—  Rita Mae Brown

Jun 9th

Bad news / Good news

Was sitting at the computer about 8:15 this morning when I start hearing an odd noise coming from...

Jun 9th

wise words . . .

Mike was going to be married to Karen so his Father sat him down for a little chat. He said,...

Jun 8th

Interior of the Sanctuary, Buckhorn Baptist, Como,NC.  The...

Jun 8th

Vestible, Buckhorn Baptist, Como, NC.

Jun 8th

Stained Glass Windows, Buckhorn Baptist, Como,NC.

Jun 8th

Stained Glass Windows, Buckhorn Baptist, Como,NC.

Jun 8th

Closeup of the bottom of one of the stained glass windows at...

Jun 8th

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Worst remake of a classic song ever.

Jun 8th

“Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves...”
— Francesca Reigler (via...

Jun 8th

By Croft M. Pentz Diets are for people who are thick and tired of it. The minutes at the table...

Jun 8th

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This is your Monday Morning WAKE UP call! Remix of Britney Spears’ Circus

Jun 8th

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Here is your morning traffic report, courtesy of Google Earth!

Jun 8th

walpaper: 100 (Really) Creative Business Cards |...

Jun 8th

“Finance is the art of passing money from hand to hand until...”
—  Robert W. Sarnoff

Jun 8th

One of my all time favorite jokes

Animal Jokes :: #21 By Tina Cook from USA. So there’s this man with a parrot. And his...

Jun 8th

“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all...”
—  James Branch Cabell

Jun 7th

Jun 7th

What irritates me

Had a situation that really irritated me this week.  Was working with a family of four that included...

Jun 6th

“The future will be better tomorrow.”
—  Dan Quayle

Jun 6th

YAYAYA! I'm going to be a "Reality TV...

(via stillbeautiful) What exactly do you do as a “Reality TV Examiner”?

Jun 5th

If work is so terrific, how come they have to pay you to do it?

Jun 5th

“Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.”
—  Isaac Newton

Jun 5th

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Did someone say it is Country Music Thursday?  Had to include Love Story by Taylor Swift.  Ms. Swift...

Jun 4th

“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you,...”
— Bernice Johnson Reagon

Jun 4th

lickystickypickyme: SURE! learn to spell before you demand....

Jun 4th

applebloggingjeans: Ah, my former home.  What will they...

Jun 4th

“The minimum cost per trip to Crawford TX is $226,072. That’s...”
— All the people whining about...

Jun 3rd

lickystickypickyme: These are all names of places either in...

Jun 3rd

Zig On…Those “Good Ol’ Days”

By Zig Ziglar A popular joke goes like this: A former athlete (teacher, preacher, coach, etc.)...

Jun 3rd

walpaper: David Fitzsimmons via azspot

Jun 3rd

what she'd like for her birthday

Gender Slam :: #14990 By AV BOSS from MIDRAND GAUTENG South Africa A man asked his wife what...

Jun 2nd

“We are continually faced with a series of great...”
—  John W. Gardner

Jun 2nd

Jun 2nd

Conan spoiler:

thephenthouse: SAME INTRO CADENCE! I was suprised by that.  Certainly thought they would have used...

Jun 2nd

Can you say STUPID?

Tenant charged after siding taken off house, sold Rex Harold Smith, 54, of North O’Neil...

Jun 2nd

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Jun 2nd

I love babies.

withoutmelissa: all kinds of babies - new babies, chubby babies, fur covered babies… even babies...

Jun 2nd

Why GM Failed After 101 years?

Jun 2nd

“For I cried out to You, Lord, for help, praising You as I...”
— Psalm 66:17

Jun 1st

“there’s a house across the river but alas, i cannot swim...”
— laura marling. (via...

Jun 1st

“The Internet is like alcohol in some sense. It accentuates...”
—  Esther Dyson

Jun 1st