Monthly Archives: December 2009

Great Deep South World Tour

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Each Christmas Chris and I venture across the state line several times to visit family. Chris calls this journey the Great Deep South World Tour 2009! I call it crisscrossing the Southeast in hopes to find sanity at the end … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways to Be Annoying at Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Everyone loves lists. Since 1985, David Lettermen has regularly given a top ten list. People also love Casey Kasem’s Top 40. I loved it when my mother gave me a list to go grocery shopping. Well, this blog entry will … Continue reading →

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Cookies

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Remember the Friends episode with Phoebe’s cookies? Monica wanted Phoebe’s grandmother’s chocolate chip cookie recipe as an engagement present. After realizing Phoebe had lost the only copy of the recipe, they slaved in the kitchen for hours trying different combinations … Continue reading →

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Bucking Tradition

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Growing up Christmas was so special. You learn about the birth of Christ in the nativity play. You witness the compassion and giving through family gatherings on Christmas day. Santa is a larger than life figure in a child’s development. … Continue reading →

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Snow Day

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Last weekend I made a pilgrimage to Lynchburg in a driving snow storm! It was treacherous making our way to Tennessee through the blizzard. I didn’t even have bread or milk in the 4Runner with me. Those are the most … Continue reading →

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My Space Camp Adventure

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Right after my alarm clock goes off each morning I start my preparations for work. This ritual is true for millions and millions of Americans. I shower, brush my teeth, feed the dog, put on some clothes, and so on. … Continue reading →

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