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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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Kona Race Report
I don’t typically write race reports, but when you are on the most storied course in triathlon you should. This race is filled with history, tradition, and amazing feats of endurance. I was that kid who saw ABC’s Wide World … Continue reading
People of Encouragement
Working at Space Camp I meet a lot of people in a given year or even in a given week. I have met moon walkers, generals, distinguished educators, politicians and celebrities in the years I have worked at Space Camp. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Friends, Running, Triathlon
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Four Triathlons in 2014
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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Tagged Alabama, Food, Football, Friends, Iowa, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triathlon
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Mount Rushmore Style
This is has been a really good year! Could have been great with the exception a just a hand full of moments. This year I wanted to do something different from my normal year end blog. Since the mighty Bulldogs … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Chattanooga, Chick-fil-A, Food, Friends, Ironman, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mount Rushmore, Raleigh, Triathlon
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The Ragnar Effect
This weekend I had the pleasure of joining eleven other athletes to run from Chattanooga to Nashville for the third straight year. There is something about the relay experience that is unique and special. To say the experience is simply … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, AOBJ, Chattanooga, Friends, Nashville, Ragnar, Tennessee
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Slacker in 2013…
So I am a lazy blogger. I make many excuses, but the simple fact is I am lazy! And now I missed my “year end blog” deadline. Each year I write a top ten list of my favorite or most … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Blog, Family, Football, Friends, Holidays, Mississippi, Peyton Manning, Space Camp, Triathlon
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Last Day in Baku
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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Tagged Adventure, Alabama, Baku, Blog, Camp, Friends, Holidays, Mississippi, Space Camp
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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
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Definitely
Looking back over my blog history I have talked a lot about many things. One blog post that was really fun to write was my 100th post. I listed my 100 favorite words. If I wrote that post today, there … Continue reading
Crazy, huh?
Sunday, I completed an Ironman 70.3 in Augusta, Georgia. Some would say it was crazy to swim, 1.2 miles, bike another 56 miles and after that run a half marathon (13.1 miles). For me someone who hated the track in … Continue reading
Reminiscing
Yesterday, I picked up my dear friend Dan Oates from the airport. He had been in Boston for the annual stockholders meeting of Sam Adams. Dan had to hurry back for the first day of teacher camp training. As we … Continue reading
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Running Through 2012
This has been a great year! I spent more time with my wonderful family. I have expanded my circle of friends, strengthened bonds with old friends. This was year I proclaimed, I am never too busy for my family and friends. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Dirt Bike, Duathlon, Family, Football, Friends, Hoot Gibson, Mississippi, Running, Space Camp, Triathlon
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