Monthly Archives: December 2008

Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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 →

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It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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 →

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Mobile Gift Transportation Unit

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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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Posted on December 12, 2008 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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 →

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Life Rules 1-5

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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 →

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