Tag Archives: Dixon Ticonderoga

A Dixon Ticonderoga Adventure

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Many great memories are attached to a Dixon Ticonderoga NO. 2 pencil. From my mom trying to make me a swell speller by writing words thousands of times to teaching hundreds of Space Camp staff how to give a presentation … Continue reading →

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What Was I Thinking

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

What was I thinking while caught up in a moment of “Billy Bad Assisum”? What was I thinking signing up for a FULL Ironman triathlon. I guess I really thought I knew what I was doing. I guess I thought… … Continue reading →

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Turkey Blog 4.0

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Do you know where you were a few days before Thanksgiving four years ago? Well, my answer to that question is, right here. I was sitting on this couch with my laptop computer creating my blog, GraphiteFree. I haven’t been … Continue reading →

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Greetings & Salutations!

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Remember that pig? Wilbur was his name I think! To keep from going to the slaughter house his friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, spun a web with a word of the day on it! Need help with a larger vocabulary, ask … Continue reading →

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Ninja

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In the past week, I have been referred to as a ninja twice. This seems somewhat odd and foreign to me since I don’t know martial arts, I am not of Asian decent, nor do I wear black pajamas to … Continue reading →

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No. 2 Pencils

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This is the Dixon Ticonderoga, no. 2 pencil, the best and most recognizable pencil in the world! Made by the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company in 1913 and named for the historical military post during the American Revolution, Fort Ticonderoga. Over … Continue reading →

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I Am a Nerd

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I am a nerd! For those who have questioned that fact and all those who have urged me to be honest with myself, I am a nerd. I am such a nerd that a few years back I started teaching … 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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Blogging for Blog Sake

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Last year on November 27th I posted my first blog on Blogger, and I have enjoyed every minute of the adventure. I am not blogging to make money, market a product, give cooking tips, or improve your golf game. I … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Cupcakes

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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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AC Birthday Bonanza

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Today was my birthday! Someone told me it was a special day. I replied with “I am too old for a special day”. Reluctantly, today has been a very special day. From birthday greetings on Facebook, to the delivery of … Continue reading →

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1388 – 2/HB

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

On the corner of my desk sits a coffee mug with a variety of writing utensils, a pair of scissors, various paper clips, an x-acto knife, and a glitter wand. If you are ADHD you will pick up my glitter … Continue reading →

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