Monthly Archives: September 2009

Arizona, Part 3

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In 2007 Space Camp changed the way they recruited counselors. Rather than recruiting only in north Alabama they would send staff to colleges around the United States. That first year I was lucky enough to travel to Arizona and my … Continue reading →

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the cathedral

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

From great college games to family vacations to big league parks, I have had some seen great moments in baseball. I have listened intently to ballgames on the radio, watched records be broken from my college dorm room, and visited … Continue reading →

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Be Ready Camp in Review, Part 2

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Be Ready Camp is over for another year. After four years, nine weeks of camps, and a few hundred kids BRC has become my favorite camp of the year. People have asked me what project or what job have I … Continue reading →

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Be Ready Camp in Review, Part 1

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Because I didn’t have a lot of time to write, this post will be a collection of random thoughts about this past week of Be Ready Camp. This week was a huge success and we only lost four campers to … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs & Heroes

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Let’s travel back in time thousands of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They lived in harmony with the universe. They snacked on the leaves and trees around them. Suddenly a meteor tore through the atmosphere and changed the … Continue reading →

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