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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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Working in Baku
First, I am having a ball in Baku! Sleeping in late and going to spa are some of my favorite things about my adventure to Azerbaijan. Most mornings starts with room service and then I go sightseeing… Who am I … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Baku, Camp, Farm, Friends, Holidays, Space Camp
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Turkey Blog 4.0
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
Posted in Holidays
Tagged Adventure, Blog, Camp, Delta State, Derek Jeter, Dixon Ticonderoga, Family, Farm, Food, Friends, Holidays, Mississippi, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Peyton Manning, Ragnar, Space Camp
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Limited Interest
Growing up, my parents made sure we were exposed to the world beyond Carroll County, Mississippi. It was very important for us to be interested in culture, science, politics, art, and other things of the sort. While here in New … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Baseball, Family, Farm, Flight, New York Yankees, Space
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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
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
Posted in Food, Mississippi
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
Posted in Mississippi
Tagged Family, Farm, Food, Football, Holidays, Mississippi, Thanksgiving
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Ruckus
This weekend Chris and I visited the farm in Mississippi! We arrived just before a thunderstorm hit. And I am not talking about my nephews, but that too. Chris and I have grown accustom to peace and quiet so when … Continue reading
The Farm
On Friday morning I woke up shouting “We’re going to the FARM!” This did not make the husband or dog very happy. But I was so excited to be on my way to Carroll County, Mississippi. Going to the farm … Continue reading
Khaki & Blue Memories
Recently the Space Camp managers have moved from white shirt to light blue shirts. Being a red head, I couldn’t be happier about the change! But now that I wear a blue oxford shirt with khakis I am reminded of … Continue reading
Posted in Mississippi
Tagged Cotton, Family, Farm, Mississippi
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