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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.

Real estate restlessness as home prices drop

Posted on May 10, 2012 by minndixiemom

We are at day 52 of our real estate “adventure.” Some days are better than others, but I have concluded that I was ridiculously delusional when I thought, despite the odds, that our house might sell within the first week. … Continue reading →

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Embracing life’s lemons: therapy through citrus

Posted on May 4, 2012 by minndixiemom

When life gives you lemons, why stop with lemonade? After all, the zesty fruit can be the key to hundreds of decadent desserts. Just ask my friend, Ann Marie Lang. Ann Marie was going through a trying time when she … Continue reading →

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From shoddy to shipshape: A Huntsville mom comes clean

Posted on April 24, 2012 by minndixiemom

Not long ago, I needed a week to prepare for company. If you just dropped by, you wouldn’t get in the front door. I had a dirty little secret: I was a rotten housekeeper. Some might blame the undiagnosed ADHD; … Continue reading →

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Trigger-happy mom races into trouble

Posted on April 21, 2012 by minndixiemom

I really need to watch my trigger finger. The one that so quickly registered me for the Women’s Half Marathon in Nashville two weeks ago. It was an impulse that struck after working the HudsonAlpha Double Helix Dash 5K Twilight … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with real estate takes a toll on mom

Posted on April 17, 2012 by minndixiemom

My house has been on the market for just over three weeks. It is a nice house. Nothing fancy, but it is our home, filled with lots of love and laughter (not to mention beautiful silestone countertops!). We don’t have … Continue reading →

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A family divided: Putting the pieces together trip by trip

Posted on April 1, 2012 by minndixiemom

Our family is divided. My mom, Sigrun Hovland, is in the Twin Cities area where she and my father, Gjert, raised my brother, Larry, my sister, Heidi, and me. My brother and his wife, empty nesters, live in the northern … Continue reading →

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Thanks to everyone who helped me come up with a name for my blog. Minne-Bama Mama wasn’t working because I kept expecting Bama and mama to rhyme and, well, you can’t force the English language. Following some solid Facebook brainstorming, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 29, 2012 by minndixiemom | 2 Comments