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Tag Archives: Dixon Ticonderoga
A Dixon Ticonderoga Adventure
Many great memories are attached to a Dixon Ticonderoga NO. 2 pencil. From my mom trying to make me a swell speller by writing words thousands of times to teaching hundreds of Space Camp staff how to give a presentation … Continue reading
Posted in Pencils
Tagged Adventure, Dixon Ticonderoga, Florida, Norman Rockwell, Pencils
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What Was I Thinking
What was I thinking while caught up in a moment of “Billy Bad Assisum”? What was I thinking signing up for a FULL Ironman triathlon. I guess I really thought I knew what I was doing. I guess I thought… … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Chattanooga, Derek Jeter, Dixon Ticonderoga, Ironman, Peyton Manning, Space Camp, Triathlon
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Turkey Blog 4.0
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
Posted in Holidays
Tagged Adventure, Blog, Camp, Delta State, Derek Jeter, Dixon Ticonderoga, Family, Farm, Food, Friends, Holidays, Mississippi, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Peyton Manning, Ragnar, Space Camp
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Ninja
In the past week, I have been referred to as a ninja twice. This seems somewhat odd and foreign to me since I don’t know martial arts, I am not of Asian decent, nor do I wear black pajamas to … Continue reading
Posted in Camp
Tagged Aviation Challenge, Dixon Ticonderoga, Ninja, Space Camp
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No. 2 Pencils
This is the Dixon Ticonderoga, no. 2 pencil, the best and most recognizable pencil in the world! Made by the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company in 1913 and named for the historical military post during the American Revolution, Fort Ticonderoga. Over … Continue reading
I Am a Nerd
I am a nerd! For those who have questioned that fact and all those who have urged me to be honest with myself, I am a nerd. I am such a nerd that a few years back I started teaching … Continue reading
Rainbow Cupcakes
Some of my favorite memories have been standing around the chop block in my mother’s kitchen. This was the case this morning and this afternoon as we prepped for our large Thanksgiving Day spread. Last night as I helped my … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Mississippi
Tagged Dixon Ticonderoga, Farm, Food, Football, Holidays
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AC Birthday Bonanza
Today was my birthday! Someone told me it was a special day. I replied with “I am too old for a special day”. Reluctantly, today has been a very special day. From birthday greetings on Facebook, to the delivery of … Continue reading
Posted in Camp
Tagged Aviation Challenge, Blog, Dixon Ticonderoga, F-16, Space Camp
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1388 – 2/HB
On the corner of my desk sits a coffee mug with a variety of writing utensils, a pair of scissors, various paper clips, an x-acto knife, and a glitter wand. If you are ADHD you will pick up my glitter … Continue reading