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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.

The Climb to Preikestolen

Posted on July 19, 2014 by minndixiemom

Spiritually, I believe God is always close. Geographically, I believe there are locations, wonders of the world, in which He grants us all even greater access to His majesty and mystery. Preikestolen is one of those places. My sister, Heidi, … Continue reading →

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God as my travel agent

Posted on July 14, 2014 by minndixiemom

Norway 2014 We made it to Norway! But only by the grace of God, the ultimate travel agent. This was a highly anticipated trip, not just for David, our daughters (Serina, 9, and Sophia, 7), and me, but also for … Continue reading →

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Rolling down the (Flint) River

Posted on July 7, 2014 by minndixiemom

When you leave the office, leave the office You work hard Monday through Friday. If you’re like me, you often forget to leave the daily grind at the office and focus entirely on family when the weekend arrives. Fortunately, I did … Continue reading →

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Uphill — off the bat

Posted on May 17, 2014 by minndixiemom

Seriously? My third 5K of the year was my worst to date. The first stretch was uphill. That about did me in right off the bat. Oh, the cramps! Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoyed participating in the second … Continue reading →

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The sandwich generation’s Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by minndixiemom

Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous moms out there. I used to have to call my mom to wish her a happy Mother’s Day and thank her for her awesomeness. Now she lives with us, having moved down to … Continue reading →

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Get crackin’: Eggland’s Best launches 2014 ‘Your Best Recipe’ contest

Posted on May 6, 2014 by minndixiemom

It’s a tough job, but as Eggland’s Best “CEO,” I am up for the challenge. I am honored to be a judge in this year’s Eggland’s Best “Your Best Recipe” contest. My friends at Eggland’s Best launched the 2014 contest … Continue reading →

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Happy anniversary: Celebrating a perfectly imperfect marriage

Posted on May 4, 2014 by minndixiemom

On May 4, 1996, David and I exchanged vows at Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis. Before my late father walked me down the aisle, I peeked in at the pews full of friends, family and colleagues. For the first time … Continue reading →

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Easter 2014: So about the bunny…

Posted on April 21, 2014 by minndixiemom

Easter 2014 may be over, but if you are a believer, the celebration of Jesus’s Resurrection is just beginning. From 1 Peter 1:3, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he … Continue reading →

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My ‘Frozen’ World: Concealing Mental Illness

Posted on March 31, 2014 by minndixiemom

“Frozen” hits another record “Frozen” video sales pummeled previous DVD sales records, selling 3.2 million in the first day alone. Now it’s also shattered box office numbers. After this past weekend, it became the highest-grossing animated film ever: $1.072 billion worldwide. I’m not surprised. Ever … Continue reading →

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Minnesota farmer: Do you want to build a (50-foot) snowman?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by minndixiemom

Have you had enough of winter 2014? At this rate, Old Man W seems intent on freezing his way into spring, which is just over two weeks away. In Huntsville, we’ve had our fun. Singing songs from the Oscar-winning animated … Continue reading →

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