Tag Archives: Mississippi

Wedding Gown

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I visited Camp of the Rising Son this week. It was wonderful visiting briefly with the camp staff and experiencing all the sights and sounds of camp again. I am truly amazed at how that place has shaped who I … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp | Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Mississippi, Space Camp | 2 Comments

Why No Post?

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I haven’t been blogging recently; maybe I am just blocking the whole output of emotional or creative flow. My life has changed so much in the last three weeks. I have learned the one thing that can make Red Bull … Continue reading →

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Pom Pom

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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 →

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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 →

Posted in Adventures, Camp, Mississippi | Tagged Adventure, Barn, Blog, Dixon Ticonderoga, Family, Football, Holidays, Mississippi, Mississippi State Bulldogs, SEEC, Space Camp | 5 Comments

2009 Year In Review

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Last year I had a lot of fun with my year in review blog. Therefore, I made an executive decision to continue the tradition this year. The year 2009 was a great year for me and my hubby Chris. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Year End Blog | Tagged Adventure, Arizona, Aviation Challenge, Barn, Blog, Bourbon, Brett Favre, Buffalo Trace, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Family, Football, Friends, Holidays, Jack Daniels, Mississippi, SEEC, Space Camp | Comments Off

Great Deep South World Tour

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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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Cookies

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Remember the Friends episode with Phoebe’s cookies? Monica wanted Phoebe’s grandmother’s chocolate chip cookie recipe as an engagement present. After realizing Phoebe had lost the only copy of the recipe, they slaved in the kitchen for hours trying different combinations … Continue reading →

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Bucking Tradition

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Growing up Christmas was so special. You learn about the birth of Christ in the nativity play. You witness the compassion and giving through family gatherings on Christmas day. Santa is a larger than life figure in a child’s development. … Continue reading →

Posted in Etc. | Tagged Adventure, Barn, Blog, Family, Farm, Holidays, Mississippi | 1 Comment

More Cowbell

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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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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 →

Posted in Adventures | Tagged Adventure, Aviation Challenge, Barn, Blog, Bourbon, Delta State, Dixon Ticonderoga, Family, Jack Daniels, Kentucky, Mammoth Cave, Mississippi, NASA, Space Camp | 3 Comments

Turkey Day

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

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 | 1 Comment

Brett Favre Pass

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This morning we woke up in Rockford, Illinois one time home of the Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Growing up, one of my favorite movies was A League of Their Own. This morning we took our … Continue reading →

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