Category Archives: Southern living

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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Cristina Lynn: New CD lyrics featured in popular Harlequin series

Posted on September 18, 2013 by minndixiemom

If you’re familiar with north Alabama singer Cristina Lynn, you know not to expect mainstream country. Her music is as traditional as Patsy Cline with a friendly, folksy flare and uniquely rich tone. As soon as “Sinners AND Saints” starts … Continue reading →

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I DO like my family

Posted on November 4, 2012 by minndixiemom

My mom, “Mormor,” moved down from Minneapolis in July. After a few months, I think we all needed some space. So on Friday, David and I packed up Serina, 7, and Sophia, 5, and headed to Chattanooga, a mere two … Continue reading →

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Full, but fabulous

Posted on September 30, 2012 by minndixiemom

Most Saturdays at the Petersen house are limited to a single activity or two. After all, it’s our big day to clean, and if we are lucky, we can sneak in a nap. (We are rarely that lucky.) Today, however, … Continue reading →

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Moving Mormor: A family Affair

Posted on July 29, 2012 by minndixiemom

After moving again in June, I swore it would be years before a moving truck appeared in our driveway, yet that is exactly where a 26-foot Penske stands at this moment. This time, however, the contents belong to my mother, … 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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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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