Monthly Archives: January 2010

Training Popcorn

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Growing up I got the chance to go to Space Camp!!! It was twenty years ago and I was just like all the other kids attending Space Camp; I wanted to be an astronaut. I remember all the fun lectures … Continue reading →

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On a Roll!

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

After suffering a devastating loss in the 2008 presidential election, my teams have won big! Seeing the Republicans lose miserably in 2008 my competitive spirit was saddened and almost threw in the towel all together. My Yankees didn’t make the … Continue reading →

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100th Post, 100 Words

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

My first journal was started in January of 1985. Wow! 25 years ago. Ironically, that was the month my younger brother died of meningitis. I only wrote in my little blue journal until early March, but it stood as a … Continue reading →

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Another Benton Blog

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Saturday afternoon Chris and I saw a white F-150 truck with a blue and yellow Jeff Benton Homes tag on the front. I grimaced at my dear husband and said a few words I will not repeat in print. I … Continue reading →

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Uphill Both Ways

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Remember hearing your parents tell stories about walking barefoot to school in the snow uphill both ways? Today the adventure home seemed as treacherous as all those stories my folks told me. The snow on the roads, the crazy southern … Continue reading →

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Twelve and Holding

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Tonight when the University of Alabama takes to the field in the Rose Bowl they will be competing to win their 13th national title. Being declared best in the nation is based on nothing more than mathematical polls and human … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2010

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I started this grand and glorious year with my brother and nephews at Pilot/Co-Pilot camp, a program of Aviation Challenge. It was so much fun! Whoever runs that place is a redheaded mastermind of fun! It was great hanging out … Continue reading →

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2009 Year In Review

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Last year I had a lot of fun with my year in review blog. Therefore, I made an executive decision to continue the tradition this year. The year 2009 was a great year for me and my hubby Chris. We … Continue reading →

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