Tag Archives: Alabama

Running Stinks

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Have you ever wanted to be a super hero?  Well, I have!  Unfortunately, if asked for super powers, I would ask to spell every word correctly and run a six minute marathon pace.  These are my choices because I can’t … Continue reading →

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Four Triathlons in 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

As I sit on my couch watching Rudolph on CBS, I don’t feel like a good triathlete.  However, much of this year has been devoted to training for one specific triathlon.  So how could I continue the theme of Mount … Continue reading →

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Home for the Big Games

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Last year I was not in Starkville, Mississippi for the Egg Bowl and wasn’t watching the Iron Bowl on my couch in Huntsville, Alabama.  I was in Baku, Azerbaijan with a nasty sinus infection.  In recent years, I have lived … Continue reading →

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Hail State

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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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Last Day in Baku

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I am in my hotel listening to Amy Grant’s 1992 Home For Christmas CD.  I am about about 90% packed, however I still have some souvenir shopping and a few more memories to make and good byes to say.  I … Continue reading →

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Attention Future Sorority Girl

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Yesterday I was at the Auburn homecoming game. It was an amazing day with the honoring of Pat Sullivan’s Heismen season in 1971. The day ended with an Auburn victory and a safe trip back to Huntsville. The great thing … Continue reading →

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Game Day Anniversary

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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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Bravo Romeo Charlie

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Be Ready Camp is over for 2010. Will we have BRC 2011, only our next governor knows?  As for me, if this was our last year of BRC, I don’t think we could have ended it better! The final mock … 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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Will the Trees Stay?

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Five years ago Chris and I closed on our first home. We were so proud of our jewel, our palace, our home. We were very detailed in the selection of our home… we thought. This blog is the good, the … Continue reading →

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