Monthly Archives: April 2012

Visiting Small Town America ~ Lampe, Missouri (and post #100!)

Last week was one of relaxation and pure pleasure.  How often do you get to say that?  I know, not very often.  My hubby was off for a week and we met my sister and her hubby,  a few miles south of … Continue reading

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HaPpY BiRtHdAy to me ~

I rarely think about my actual age.  Not that I don’t FEEL it some days, (!) but today is my birthday and I’m thinking about the “number”.  I’m also reflecting a bit ~ A tornado hit the area of Oklahoma City … Continue reading

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While I Am Away ~

My odometer will be turning over in a few days, so we are going on a little trip to celebrate!  I am leaving you with a few sunset pics.  I hope to come back refreshed and with some crazy tales, … Continue reading

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Honoring Heroes ~ Oklahoma Honor Flights

“We can’t all be Heroes.  Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”  Will Rogers ~ My hubby and I  had the honor, along with hundreds of others, to be in the “Welcome Home” crowd … Continue reading

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The Survivor Tree ~ Remembering April 19, 1995

Today should probably be a silent day, out of honor and respect to each person lost and so many touched by the terrorism that occurred in the heartland of Oklahoma.  April 19, 1995.  I have no words of wisdom.  There is nothing I can … Continue reading

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Visiting Small Town America ~ Vinita, Oklahoma

Not too many miles down the road from us, on Route 66, is the great town of Vinita, Oklahoma.  My husband had some business there on Saturday morning, PLUS we were “storm watching”, but we knew we could work in … Continue reading

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And Why Should I Trust You? ~ A Post from “The Other Sister”

Today’s post is from the Mississippi sister, Renae.  Please jump in with your feedback….unfortunately, this has happened to many of us ~ So it’s Friday the 13th…… for me it’s really the kind of day to joke about and have a little fun. … Continue reading

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A Double Rainbow Kinda Evening ~

Even though it was a stormy evening, I did not want to miss the opportunity at hand.  The rain began while we in route to our destination, but it was not yet uncontrollable.  We parked the car and were barely … Continue reading

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Sunday ~

Enjoy this day of rest ~ And for those of you in the high weather alert area (like us!), keep an eye on the sky and be safe~ ♥ A few pics taken yesterday on old Route 66 near Chelsea, … Continue reading

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A Little Drive to Enid, Oklahoma ~

The beautiful canola fields of Western Oklahoma ~ A great wheat crop this year! And a little night fishing on Keystone Lake ~ Have a great Saturday, friends ♥  And be kind, one to another ~

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