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About minndixiemom

I'm a Minnesota native with an Alabama heart, reflecting on the past while looking toward the future. My husband, David, and I landed in Huntsville in the late 90s through my former career in TV news. We have two amazing girls, Serina and Sophia, whom we are raising (or have raised... they're growing up!) with God's guidance and grace. Besides faith and family, my passions include writing, walking, mental health, and recovery. By day, I'm the Director of Development for North Alabama's largest community mental healthcare provider. Opinions are my own.

mike and David

Posted on July 29, 2012 by minndixiemom

mike and David

David, left, and Mike, after completing the 1000-mile drive from Minneapolis to Huntsville, moving my mother’s contents from her “old” home to her new one.

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Wholehearted training for Women’s half marathon

Posted on July 16, 2012 by minndixiemom

When I lace up for the Women’s Half Marathon in Nashville September 22, I plan on being ready. It’ll be my second half overall, but the first one for which I am properly trained. Two weeks ago I started following Hal … Continue reading →

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Hooked on Disney Channel’s cheesy summer flicks

Posted on July 10, 2012 by minndixiemom

Roxie, Cyrus, Chris, Bling, Mitchie, Shane, Katelyn and Tess. Stars of Disney Channel’s cheesy summer flicks or my new best friends? Sadly, the lines are getting blurred. It started with Let it Shine, which premiered with much anticipation June 15. … Continue reading →

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Confessions of Big Foot: Sizing up the situation

Posted on June 27, 2012 by minndixiemom

I am getting out of the closet. At least my running shoes are. And my dress shoes. And my casual shoes. Actually, all of my shoes are busting out. For years, I lied about the size of my feet. It … Continue reading →

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Home, sweet home

Posted on June 23, 2012 by minndixiemom

Something great happened this morning. I finally felt as if I could come up for air after being buried in boxes since last Friday. That was when we moved into our new home. Boxes are still piled high in the … Continue reading →

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Moving day is not packing day – but can I sneak in a run?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by minndixiemom

My brother-in-law, Mike, once stated the obvious: “Moving day is not packing day.” Unfortunately, that had not been obvious to David or me. On our major moves to and from Minneapolis and Huntsville, David and I were somehow paralyzed. Or … Continue reading →

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Moving on: Let the packing begin

Posted on June 1, 2012 by minndixiemom

My husband jokes that, other than our moves from Alabama to Minnesota and, 18 months later, Minnesota to Alabama, we tend to move just a quarter-mile down the road. That’s a bit exaggerated, but just a bit. No matter how … Continue reading →

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Racing, running and sometimes walking to the finish at Cotton Row Run

Posted on May 28, 2012 by minndixiemom

What a great day for Huntsville’s 32nd annual Cotton Row Run. It was the 2011 race that got me running further and harder, before an unsuccessful go at the Rocket City Half Marathon last fall led to my (temporary!) physical … Continue reading →

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Now we have to buy a house? Decisions, Decisions!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by minndixiemom

So I shared the good news last week: We got an offer on our Huntsville home after 52 days on the market. The days that followed were hectic. The last 24 hours were hell. After someone made an offer on … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah! The real estate angels rejoice

Posted on May 11, 2012 by minndixiemom

It was just yesterday, Thursday, that I whined about enduring another day with our humble south Huntsville home on the market. It had been a long 52 days. Days that wore down my patience and threatened my serenity (but significantly … Continue reading →

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