This photo was taken before my first smartphone, in a campground nestled in Cherokee, nestled by a small creek. The next day I would be traveling by myself, coming home to get ready for work. Since I was in the mountains, I figured, why not go ahead and visit some of the SC State Parks … Continue reading Where it all began…
On September 11th, 2001 the United States of America encountered a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks perpetrated by the Islamic terrorist ground al-Qaeda. The attacks killed nearly 3000 people, injured over 6000 others and sadly there are still many individuals who forever disappeared never giving families closure. That morning, two planes, American Airlines Flight … Continue reading The Deadliest Attack on the US
It's the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, which means backyard BBQs, cold brews, and let's not forget fireworks. These traditions and celebrations go back to the 18th century when the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence; however, it wasn't until 1941 that July 4th became a federal holiday here in America. … Continue reading I Know What You Did Last Summer
Over the past 30 years Be the Match has been operated by the National Marrow Donor Program and has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world. They work every day to save lives through transplant. Spoiler ** THEY EVEN SAVED MINE **. The process literally takes a few minutes. When Alexa's kit arrived … Continue reading Be the Match
There are days that are etched into my memory. August 30, 2018 is one of those days. I got up early that morning prepared to go take a shower to get ready for a blood transfusion when I noticed something. Clumps of my hair were falling out rapidly. This was one of those moments that … Continue reading Brave
Don't worry.. I won't make anyone cry this week! It's fascinating to sit down and get someone else's interpretation of the things that are going on in your life. Today on Diagnosis: The Series, I do just that, by sitting down with Alexa Conners. Most people know Alexa has been a Pro-MMA fighter; however, I know … Continue reading “This is something you tell…” w/Alexa Conners
On August 10th, 2018 I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Because this form of leukemia is aggressive it had to be treated aggressively and on August 15th I began induction. Over the next 6 months I went through intense treatments. Eight rounds of chemo, which consisted of two different cycles. Cycle A and Cycle … Continue reading My First Round of Chemotherapy
It's been eight months since our last episode of Operation Adventure. Wonder where we've been? Well on August 10th, 2018 our very own Michael Tolbert was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Because of this we had to put the travel series on the back burner to fight this vicious illness. Now it's time to present … Continue reading Where Have We Been? Presenting Diagnosis: The Series…
Last week the Operation Adventure team traveled to Southport, NC visiting the filming locations for the 90s horror classic, I Know What You Did Last Summer. The film, which was based in Southport, filmed throughout the small fishing village; however, it also filmed an hour north in the small historic town of Burgaw, North Carolina. … Continue reading I Know What You Did Last Summer – Location Spotlight – Book vs Movie Part 2 – Burgaw, NC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Ru_rHnRLo In October of 1973 the world was introduced to a group of teenage friends who after partying in the New Mexico Mountains accidentally ran over a child returning home from a friend's house. With panic and a fear of being arrested the friends never stop; however, do decide to call the cops in hopes … Continue reading Book to Movie – I Know What You Did Last Summer – On Location Spotlight
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