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I have written for years with my Dixon Ticonderoga in my Moleskin journal. I was motivated to create an online blog almost ten years. Much has changed in my life since starting this blog. Back then I worked at the Barn and now I am a multi-Ironman triathlete, adventure seeker & former camp director. GraphiteFree is for fun, nostalgia and to honor my favorite yellow pencil.
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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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Draft Cap
Friday night I visited the Kyle’s in Madison. It was a Friday night “happy hour” that lasted until 10pm. Snapper and all of Snapper’s family and friends were there for good food, Mojitos and a few twist-off beers. The night … Continue reading
Looking Back at 2010
To make a tradition stick forever you must do it year after year. I am not sure if year three of this blog review makes this a tradition. However, let’s still call it my “Traditional Year End Countdown” of all … Continue reading
Posted in Year End Blog
Tagged Adventure, Arizona, Blog, Camp, Delta State, Mississippi, Prescott, Space Camp, STS-131
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Facebook Christmas
Seeing people on Facebook today has driven me to the brink of frustration! Why do people have to be negative and grumpy during Christmas? Yes, sometimes the holiday season isn’t the most joyous time. But can’t we at least try? … Continue reading
Wow, Thirty
I crawled out of bed this morning, open the door to let Boo out, turned to start my day, and thought, “Wow, thirty!” I am old enough to have a brother who would be thirty today. What would he be … Continue reading
My Hat
Cold weather has struck North Alabama this week. This comes during a week of me hating Christmas and grumpy about travel. I started to take the philosophy of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day! Unfortunately for … Continue reading
Game Day Anniversary
As a kid I remember watching football on rivalry weekend. Mississippi’s big rivalry is the Egg Bowl where Mississippi State faces Ole Miss for the battle of the golden egg trophy. My father went to State and I have cheered … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Auburn, Football, Iron Bowl
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Don’t Forget Thanksgiving
To all those who listen to Christmas music in October or the people who have already visited Santa in the mall, happy Thanksgiving! Today is that day that American’s stop what they are doing to give thanks for all they … Continue reading
Recruiting Mississippi Style
Tuesday – October 26 I am definitely lucky to be a Space Camp recruiter. This week, I recruited at Delta State, my school and home of the Fighting Okra. Unlike my trips to Arizona, each year that I visit Mississippi, … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, BRC, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Delta State, Family, Friends, Mississippi, Space Camp
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Happy
Happy is an adjective defined as, delighted, pleased, or glad. Most everyone across America would agree that happy is used to describe an emotion or state of mind. But have you ever heard the word happy used to describe a … Continue reading
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