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I can’t believe this is the end of September. I don’t remember a lot about the past few weeks except for sleeping a LOT, football, loving school, and waiting for fall. Beyond that, I have no idea where the days and time went. I guess it flew by while I was asleep or yelling at …

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It’s cloudy and cool outside and it’s almost October. I have no shame in pulling out the spices and cider to make a hot drink for the season. One of my favorite times of the year are these first brisk days with leaves beginning to change and pleasant days replacing the heat and humidity. I …

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One thing I have missed lately is eating good food. I’m finally back in a regular routine of cooking and eating better at dinner, but breakfast and lunch is still either non-existent or at the mercy of the school cafeteria. This morning, I woke up at 4am and could not go back to sleep, so …

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Today was a BEAUTIFUL day for a run along the heart of Tuscaloosa, RiverWalk. Over the past few years, this area has really developed into something great. I took my time since I’m slowly starting back and really took notice of the changes along the river. Game day in Tuscaloosa means the boats are arriving …

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This weekend, we all had tickets to the Southern Miss v. Alabama home game. By “all”, I mean family and close friends. Max, center for Jacksonville State, was not playing so he came home to see his little brother’s Alabama game. Once we realized it was the only weekend that we all could get together, …

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Yes, I’m still alive. It was a rough week and I went on a blogging hiatus. But Saturday is a fun day for me with Alabama football festivities all weekend so I’m going to try to join the land of the living again. We have tickets to tonight’s game. First, we have a big family …

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This morning, I got up bright and early to make 4 breakfast casseroles for the annual Hillcrest Football breakfast. Our congregation was responsible for food and the speaker so 5 of us showed up with a ton of food and our preacher. When the line ended, this is all that was left. A few scoops …

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I have been working in after-school tutoring for a couple of weeks now and I love it! It is a little exhausting and I spend most of my nights either sleeping or attempting to find the happy balance between healthy cooking, working out, and stress-reduction. That all sounds great but all I’ve accomplished is keeping …

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Down here, when the temperatures dip below 90*, we think fall sweaters and hot cocoa are just around the corner so it must be time to turn the ovens back on. During the humidity of June-August, I rarely turn on the oven. But I have missed hot roasted meals and vegetables. I’m also enjoying as …

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Mona, my partner in the Out-laws, has a large family and she loves to share them with anybody. I’ve watched her nieces and nephews grow up the past 10 years and now one of them is about to tie the knot. Because Mona is a superstar in the party-planning area, she took on the hosting …

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Because Alabama played some football and we looked better than last week. That’s all I need for a perfect Saturday 😉   Our quarterback situation is becoming more clear. Even in the rain and storms, we have pride..in the cars or under some shelter. Next week, I’ll be tailgating on the Quad! We will host …

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It’s Game day here in T-Town and I love how Tuscaloosa comes alive with the excitement over a possible Alabama win. By whole town, I mean the WHOLE TOWN. You won’t have to look around more than once to see the Alabama love. This morning, I decided to get in a long walk (no running …

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Our county is doing a “special snack” program with our school. It involves delivering a snack to all our students three days a week. The program started yesterday with trays of raw celery and a small cup of ranch dip. The kids loved it, mostly because anything dipped in ranch is going to be flavorful. …

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Another big change in September is I am now a member of CrossFit Candor! This was not an easy decision. I had been a member of another local CrossFit since 2010 and had some great times there with some great people.  So while it was not an easy decision to walk away, it was a …

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September is a big turning point this year. It’s a new month, new season, and a reset. Although the weather still shows summer, September is the start of meteorological fall, according to James Spann. Meteorological spring includes March, April, and May; meteorological summer includes June, July, and August; meteorological fall includes September, October, and November; …

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Quite a few years ago….. We made it official during a hurricane on the first weekend in September, which happened to be the opening weekend of Alabama football. That wasn’t a coincidence. Our anniversary weekend almost always includes Labor Day and the first game of the season. We got married in Memphis, TN on a …

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