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Author Archives: Ruth Marie Oliver
25 of My Most Random Thoughts from Facebook
Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If … Continue reading
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Addiction
I am an addict. There I said it and I have come clean. I know what you may be thinking. But it isn’t what you think. But I am an addict. My first addiction was simple, nothing to worry my … Continue reading
Training the Newbies
I thought about making a life rule about writing about work. It would have gone something like this, “Thou shalt not write about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in the past, present, or future tense.” However, I did not … Continue reading
Year In Review
Every news station, radio station, sports show, magazine or newspaper has a special year in review episode or issue. This will be my year in review blog. So just in case you missed the highlights of my life this year, … Continue reading
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Going Commando
Stop! I am not referring to what you think I am referring to. I have started to use this term to refer to sending emails, posting blogs, or writing letters without letting others proof my work. I must admit, I … Continue reading
It’s a Wonderful Life
We all know the Frank Capra movie where George Bailey is convinced by Clarence Odbody that his life is a wonderful life. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, is the leader of his community, wise business man, and compassionate executive … Continue reading
Mobile Gift Transportation Unit
The Mobile Gift Transportation Unit, or TU for short, is used in the transport of Christmas presents from the GAB (Gift Assembly Building) to points in Mississippi and Alabama. The MGTU is designed as a light weight, reusable unit similar … Continue reading
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In the winter of 2006 my friend Charity and I created a MySpace page for our mythical character Alumni Andi. The purpose of Alumni Andi was to drum up support for Space Camp’s 25th Anniversary. We were both alumni of … Continue reading
Life Rules 1-5
Remember Vizzini’s classic blunders? This man was wise… wiser than the Man in Black gave him credit for being. “The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well-known is this: never … Continue reading
Traditions and Symbols
I am now home from a long stay at my family’s farm in Mississippi where I celebrated my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I find great delight in the tradition of over indulging in turkey, cornbread dressing, and football. My mother prepares … Continue reading
Introduction to Graphite Free
Welcome to my blog, Graphite Free! I have thought about creating a blog for many months. But always thought it would be true vanity to post my writings online for the world. I came to the conclusion that the world … Continue reading