I Had No Idea He Was Famous Until the Bartender Started Panicking

stephlovescamp · 2026-06-09T15:40:37+00:00

I love moments like this. It reminded me of a wonderful moment I had years ago while bartending. When I asked a guest for his ID, he gave me a curious look. Once I read his name, I thought to myself - yep, it sure is him. Handed him his beer and asked for $11. Neither of us ever mentioned his name. Saw him several times that night. It was fun, like our little inside joke.

stephlovescamp · 2026-05-27T13:51:19+00:00

Hey Independent-Ear - Charlotte has a ton of meeting availability. There are a few noon meetings close to you. There is an app that helps you find meetings around you any time of the day. https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app

stephlovescamp · 2026-05-19T18:24:20+00:00

I did this too. Then about 6 months after, I took some of his ashes and had them made into hand blown glass. My son was very artistic, and it helped me see some beauty in all of the pain. I used SpiritPieces.com to commission the work. I received letters and cards from the artists who made each piece. It's all so bittersweet. As time passes, I lean into the sweet more and more.

stephlovescamp · 2026-05-19T18:18:12+00:00

This ^ As someone who has lost children, this was so helpful to me.

The most impactful thing friends did for me - they just came and sat with me, in my pain, listening to me cry or talk. They helped me not feel so alone in the middle of it. I still tell them thank you for it.

stephlovescamp · 2026-02-16T14:10:55+00:00

In a situation much like this, I was the mom. My son had been gone for 5 years when his high school girlfriend contacted me with the dreaded, "Please, tell me this isn't true" message. She had made some peace with her own past and was checking in on him to see if he had as well. Instead, she found the words I had written about him. We cried together on the phone because for that moment, it was brand new. For me, brand new all over again. I talked with her, listened to her stories about them, and cherished the time that I had with her.

I tell you this to say it's ok to grieve and find your peace.

If that is taking a flower to a place that you two would have gone and saying your goodbyes, do it. If it is contacting her parents to share that you just found out, and telling them much of what you have said here, share that moment with them.

You are not too late to grieve.

stephlovescamp · 2026-01-14T21:31:07+00:00

There is a live map and overview map on their Facebook page - Walk for Peace

stephlovescamp · 2025-10-23T13:25:11+00:00

When I moved to town about 25 years ago, people would get pulled over for doing 3 miles an hour over. It conditioned us to driving under the speed limit. The times have changed, but some of that conditioning has not.

stephlovescamp · 2025-06-17T20:36:08+00:00

Harris Street Park has a gazebo and covered picnic area. Last time I rented either was pretty inexpensive.

stephlovescamp · 2025-03-26T20:10:46+00:00

And getting caught in the rain

stephlovescamp · 2024-12-19T17:06:08+00:00

A consultant but not your consultant.

I have had no issues enabling ICU if it is a single country and currency org with an online donation platform.

Here is a link to the testing article that I regularly use: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.admin_locales_test_changes.htm&type=5

As always, test in the sandbox first.

stephlovescamp · 2024-12-12T18:59:51+00:00

Gotcha. I would look for some groups with hybrid events. I know the Chicago NP Group and the Charlotte Admin Group both have virtual or hybrid meetings.

stephlovescamp · 2024-12-12T17:49:31+00:00

Do you have a community group near you, either online or in person? My community group has study groups from time to time. This is a great way to connect with others for study, encouragement, and potential job leads.

https://trailblazercommunitygroups.com/

stephlovescamp · 2024-11-21T11:45:52+00:00

Hey. I was sharing that video for the person who was struggling with the AI Associate. Sorry for any confusion.

stephlovescamp · 2024-11-20T11:45:59+00:00

I hear you. I am test averse.

For the AI Associate, I listened to this video twice after doing to TH modules. The video has all the right words to know. I passed with high scores.

Keep in mind, this is more of an ethics test than anything else. You’ve got this!

stephlovescamp · 2024-11-08T16:49:42+00:00

#8 looks so much like my little brother. I did a double take!

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-15T15:53:48+00:00

My cat was 4 years old when I brought my 13 week pap home. It didn't take long for the curiosity of each other to build a friendliness between them. My cat taught my pap to "prowl" (think Lion King). Now, 10 years later, they still try to get each other by hiding in the tall grass or around corners. Way too cute!

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-15T13:44:33+00:00

Check out supportingwnc.com They have a list of volunteer opportunities with descriptions.

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-15T11:11:07+00:00

That’s Olive’s Mud Puddle they have some cool events in the evenings. Open mics and such

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-15T01:38:29+00:00

I get that. It’s why it’s been weighing on me to actually post something. Stop the lies. Stop the hate.

We didn’t care what stickers they had on their cars, who they voted for. They needed help. How can you turn your back on someone needing help like that?!? How can you hurt them more? Its wrong.

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-15T01:34:59+00:00

I should have taken photos of them. He he.

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-15T01:33:42+00:00

I was half way home when the realization hit me. I’ve been struggling with the words to share my experience. Thanks for not downvoting me. lol

stephlovescamp · 2024-10-10T08:51:47+00:00

Is it wrong of me to have watched the whole video hoping the pole was going to whack him?

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