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Author Archives: Ruth Marie Oliver
I Think It’s Friday
This morning I woke up at seven o’clock. I could hear the family stirring downstairs making breakfast. There was not any set timeline for the day. We didn’t have to be anywhere or do anything in particular. I am not … Continue reading
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The First Park
On March 1, 1872 the U.S. Congress established the first national park. The president at that time was U.S. Grant. The three states that contained the park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming were not even admitted in to the Union yet. … Continue reading
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Don’t Touch the Butte
Wednesday was another mighty day of snowmobiling. The great thing about today having gotten six inches of snow overnight. Therefore trail-conditions were much more suitable for riding. We started off early, however red headed nature took over at one point … Continue reading
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Moose Tracks
Yes, that is a popular Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. But today it means the obvious, moose tracks. This morning I woke up to a large ruckus outside my room. Rhett, Reece, and Lucy were playing loudly at 6:32 am … Continue reading
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Christmas Vacation
So this morning we woke up under sunny skies in Jackson, Wyoming. The plan for the day was to visit the National Elk Refuge for a sleigh ride and see the elk herd up close and personal. The boys wanted … Continue reading
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Day One of Operation Snow Berries
Yes, I summoned spirit of Arctic Puffin for my title. However, I have never seen such a winter wonderland before today. Driving through Utah, Wyoming and Idaho was simply magnificent. Only the hand of God could create the beauty of … Continue reading
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Attention Future Sorority Girl
Yesterday I was at the Auburn homecoming game. It was an amazing day with the honoring of Pat Sullivan’s Heismen season in 1971. The day ended with an Auburn victory and a safe trip back to Huntsville. The great thing … Continue reading
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God Speed Corned Beef
A few months back the Rocket City Grill here at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center changed their menu to include some yummy sandwiches. The sandwiches were named after a few early American astronaut heroes and all were original Mercury … Continue reading
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Tagged Corned Beef, Food, Gus Grissom, John Young, NASA, Sandwich, Space, Space Camp
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Game Seven
I saw my first Major League Baseball game in Riverfront Stadium when I was 18 months old and saw Pete Rose play as a Philadelphia Philly. My mom tells me that I watched the game more attentively than some grown-ups. … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Bucket List, Cardinals, Family, Game 7, Rangers, World Series
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Sinner vs. Center
Tonight when I heard of the passing of former Mississippi State great and Buffalo Bills, Kent Hull, I was transported back to French Camp, Mississippi. Kent was a member of the Buffalo Bills teams that went to four Super Bowls. … Continue reading
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Snacks
As a kid after school was always an event. I remember thinking what will I do after my homework is finished or what will I have as a snack. When I visited the gin it was icy Coca-Colas and a … Continue reading
MacBlog
Ok, I have been away for quiet a long time! I got a new computer today… A Mac! Yes, I have been converted to the Apple Nation! I am excited to get back to writing on a regular basis! I … Continue reading
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