Category Archives: Adventures

Growing up on a Mississippi Farm my parents didn’t want me to only see the dirt roads. I have seen a lot in more than 40 years.

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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Blogging for Blog Sake

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Last year on November 27th I posted my first blog on Blogger, and I have enjoyed every minute of the adventure. I am not blogging to make money, market a product, give cooking tips, or improve your golf game. I … Continue reading →

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Somewhat GraphiteFree

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Know that this blog was first written in my journal and then transposed… Two years ago tonight I was packing for my first cross-country recruiting trip with Snapper to Arizona. That was the epic journey to Embry Riddle Prescott where … Continue reading →

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Titletown

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Green Bay, Wisconsin is a wonderfully neat town. It is home to the last truly small town professional sports team. What makes the Packers special is the community that surrounds it and supports it. It is not owned by a … Continue reading →

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Brett Favre Pass

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This morning we woke up in Rockford, Illinois one time home of the Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Growing up, one of my favorite movies was A League of Their Own. This morning we took our … Continue reading →

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Back Seat Blogger

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This morning with a quick stop to drop of the Boo-ster, we drove from Huntsville to Memphis, Tennessee to meet up with my parents, Big Mama and Big Daddy. Our final destination will be Green Bay, Wisconsin and the frozen … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Hamburgers

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Attention Southerners!!! There is something better than Chick-fil-A and Hardee’s, and that is In-N-Out Burger. It originated in southern California in 1948. Harry and Esther Snyder’s business philosophy was to give customers the freshest food you can provide with friendly … Continue reading →

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Arizona, Part 3

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In 2007 Space Camp changed the way they recruited counselors. Rather than recruiting only in north Alabama they would send staff to colleges around the United States. That first year I was lucky enough to travel to Arizona and my … Continue reading →

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the cathedral

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

From great college games to family vacations to big league parks, I have had some seen great moments in baseball. I have listened intently to ballgames on the radio, watched records be broken from my college dorm room, and visited … Continue reading →

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Lookin for Adventure

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This afternoon I left work at three o’clock and turned on the radio. Rather than listening to the talking heads on the radio, I flipped to the oldies station. The Steppenwolf song Born to Be Wild was on. It was … Continue reading →

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Great Adventure

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

You Google for great adventure and the first link that comes up is for Six Flags. But when I think of a great adventure I conjure up images of Armstrong’s boot print, Parry’s expedition reaching the North Pole, Lindbergh landing … Continue reading →

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