Author Archives: Ruth Marie Oliver

Running Through 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This has been a great year! I spent more time with my wonderful family. I have expanded my circle of friends, strengthened bonds with old friends. This was year I proclaimed, I am never too busy for my family and friends. I … Continue reading →

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Turkey Blog 4.0

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Do you know where you were a few days before Thanksgiving four years ago? Well, my answer to that question is, right here. I was sitting on this couch with my laptop computer creating my blog, GraphiteFree.  I haven’t been … Continue reading →

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Against Our Better Judgment

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

It has been a week since our team completed the Tennessee Ragnar Relay.  It took months to prepare for our Ragnar adventure.  So it is fitting that it took me a week to write about this experience.  Our team was … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Blue Cable

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I guess I don’t get out much and that is why I don’t blog much anymore.  I can’t help but want to share this wonderful fishing story with you.  I hope you enjoy it.  One thing I ask you, please … Continue reading →

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Did You Know?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Did you know that a baby rabbit is called a kit?  Did you know, that rather than having two girl rabbits, I have one boy or buck and one girl rabbit or doe? Do you know where baby rabbits come … Continue reading →

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Things to Consider Before Blogging

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Everyone wants to vent at times.  However, if you are going to tell stories about where you work in a public forum like Facebook, Twitter or your own personal blog one should consider a few simple things. Be clever and … Continue reading →

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Tri Anything…

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Most people know that I am an adventurous red head. However, I haven’t been as outgoing as I would like in recent history.  I did spend a few years in the wild world of retail working at the Barn, better … Continue reading →

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King George I

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In 2006, two days before Christmas Chris and I arrived at my parent’s house in Mississippi with our little dog Boo.  I had just walked in the door and sat down at my father’s desk when I got a phone … Continue reading →

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Another Year Flies By…

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This year has been a blast! This year has been very different from the last thirty something years before.  In an effort to reflect on an amazing year, here are my top ten memories of 2011. And a few honorable … Continue reading →

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Food Along the Way

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ruth Marie Oliver

The holidays are about visiting family and friends while celebrating the birth of little baby Jesus. Part of that celebration is eating good food. This western adventure has taken us to many restaurants and the table at Red Cedar Cabin. … Continue reading →

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So Long Red Cedar Cabin

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Today has been a lazy day filled with packing, cleaning and Christmas cheer! Our vacation is coming to a close and we need to reflect on our visit. Inside Red Cedar Cabin is a guest book filled will stories of … Continue reading →

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The Best Movie EVER!!!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Ruth Marie Oliver

One morning during this arctic adventure, our wake up call was a proud proclamation, “Elf is the BEST movie EVER!” Lucy seems to love the movie Elf! Elf is the modern Christmas classic for all children born after 1997. It … Continue reading →

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