Category Archives: Family

Code Purple

Posted on October 2, 2013 by minndixiemom

School isn’t the same as it was when we were kids. Shocker, right? Growing up in the 70s and 80s, we had lots of textbooks and relied on pens, notebooks, chalkboards and old-fashioned typewriters. The only electronics we had were … Continue reading →

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Eggland’s Best CEO: The cluck is ticking

Posted on September 25, 2013 by minndixiemom

Time is running out. The cluck is ticking and Sept. 30 is the last day to vote in the Eggland’s Best CEO contest. In my original Eggland’s Best blog post, I assured Charlie Lanktree that, as one of the contest’s 12 … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift: A ‘Red’ speck in the spotlight

Posted on September 22, 2013 by minndixiemom

After months of anticipation, we finally made it to the Taylor Swift “Red” concert in Nashville. We arrived at Bridgestone Arena Friday night ready to rock. Serina, 8, Sophia, 6, and their friend Abagail, 8, were wearing their freshly purchased Taylor … Continue reading →

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Eggs: The science of the perfect scramble

Posted on September 14, 2013 by minndixiemom

As a finalist for the Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer contest, I think it’s important that I not only answer the age-old question of “water or milk” when it comes to scrambled eggs, but also delve deeper into this popular method … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Sisterhood

Posted on September 4, 2013 by minndixiemom

My sister and I used to fight like crazy. Heidi, the oldest, had the quiet, clever one-liners that led me to tears before I erupted in rage. Sure we had periods of deep devotion, but they only lasted until the next time … Continue reading →

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Another first day of school

Posted on August 19, 2013 by minndixiemom

With children, you have many firsts: first words, first high-fives, first steps, first ER visits, you get the idea. But you get to repeat one “first” every year. And for children and parents across North Alabama, today was yet another … Continue reading →

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Making Minnesota Memories

Posted on July 11, 2013 by minndixiemom

Minnesota’s 2012/2013 winter was one of the worst ever, spilling into spring with a bizarre blizzard in May. While Huntsville, Alabama experienced colder than average temps as well, we knew it could be worse. And it was way worse in … Continue reading →

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Blown away: Courage and faith in Cleveland

Posted on May 8, 2013 by minndixiemom

Blown away. That’s how I felt when I saw the remarkable story about the three women who escaped after a decade in captivity. I couldn’t imagine their relief and elation at finally being free — a state of being we … Continue reading →

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Absent

Posted on March 9, 2013 by minndixiemom

MinnDixie Mom has been absent, at least online. It could appear as if nothing has happened to inspire a fresh post. It’s more likely, however, that I’ve been so busy I haven’t taken the time to recognize, or appreciate, inspiration. … Continue reading →

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Southern snowfall

Posted on January 18, 2013 by minndixiemom

For about two hours, I almost thought I was back in Minnesota. At first, sleeting rain, followed by tiny pellets of hail, and finally snow. Big, fat, beautiful flakes. Huntsville City Schools and surrounding districts made the call to close … Continue reading →

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