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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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Category Archives: Mississippi
Hail State
While standing in line at Barnes & Noble behind three Mississippi State fans buying Sports Illustrated, I realized this week has been very gratifying for a Mississippi State fan living in the state of Alabama. I’ve lived in Huntsville, Alabama … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Cow Bell, Family, Football, Houndstooth, Mississippi, Mississippi State Bulldogs, SEC
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Snacks
As a kid after school was always an event. I remember thinking what will I do after my homework is finished or what will I have as a snack. When I visited the gin it was icy Coca-Colas and a … Continue reading
A 500-Pound Gift of Love
On April 17th of 2004 Chris and I exchanged vows in the presence of our friends and family in Winona, Mississippi. One year later we both unknowingly committed to purchasing traditional anniversary gifts for one another. The next year we … Continue reading
Pom Pom
Grandparents are priceless! They are the people who spoil you when you are already rotten. One of the coolest things about grandparents is that you have two sets of them. Grandparents teach how to bake cookies, make Kool-Aid, and instant … Continue reading
Great Deep South World Tour
Each Christmas Chris and I venture across the state line several times to visit family. Chris calls this journey the Great Deep South World Tour 2009! I call it crisscrossing the Southeast in hopes to find sanity at the end … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Food, Football, Holidays, Mississippi
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More Cowbell
Two years ago Chris and I joined my brother and his boys in the upper deck of Davis Wade Stadium to watch Mississippi State play Ole Miss, the in-state rivalry known as the Egg Bowl. State trailed late in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Camp of the Rising Son, Family, Football, Mississippi
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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
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Tagged Dixon Ticonderoga, Farm, Food, Football, Holidays
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Turkey Day
Everyone has their favorite holiday or day of the year. My favorite season is fall, favorite month is November, and favorite day is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the last great holiday left. The once great Christmas has been taken over by … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Farm, Food, Football, Holidays, Mississippi, Thanksgiving
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Good Okra Hunting
Today we ventured to the book store to purchase our Fighting Okra paraphernalia! I’m sure you’re thinking, “What’s this Okra thing all about?” Delta State University’s official mascot is the Statesmen. And it is lame. Yes, I know that many … Continue reading
Mosquitoes and STDs
Rain, rain and more rain! I left North America and was transported magically to Southeast Asia or a tropical rain forest in South America. Oh, did it rain! Being in Cleveland as it rained today reminded me of all those … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Challenge, Delta State, Space Camp
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Welcome to Missi-Sloppy, Rain Boots Required
This week recruiting I get to visit my home state, Mississippi! My companion is Amazon, fearless X-Camp Counselor and guardian of half names. Our trip to Missi-Sloppy (a Marcia Lindstrom term) started off rainy and wicked! The whole trip down, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Challenge, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Mississippi
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