Monthly Archives: August 2012

“I Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” ~ A Visit With Will Rogers in Oologah, Oklahoma

Posted on August 16, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

If you live in Oklahoma or if you have flown into or out of our airport in Oklahoma City, then may you know a little about  the “The History of Will Rogers.” I grew up wishing I’d known this man.  And … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 15, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Originally posted on stuff i tell my sister:
Michael Hooper has been struggling with worry.  He is up for execution this evening. Until a few weeks ago, the state of Oklahoma had one lone dose of the execution drug pentobarbital in…

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The Last Walk to Execution

Posted on August 14, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Michael Hooper has been struggling with worry.  He is up for execution this evening. Until a few weeks ago, the state of Oklahoma had one lone dose of the execution drug pentobarbital in their possession. This is one of the three injections necessary for his … Continue reading →

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A View through the Castle Window ~

Posted on August 13, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Hubby has been off for a week of much-needed time away.  That last Sunday before going back on Monday is always dreaded.  Kind of like an all day reminder that “the party’s over”.  Note to self, don’t forget to buy the … Continue reading →

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Perspectives ~ Through the Windshield

Posted on August 10, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

per·spec·tive (pr-spktv) a. A view or vista. b. A mental view or outlook: “It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present” (Fabian Linden). 2. The appearance of objects in-depth as perceived by … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 9, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Originally posted on BonsEye:
Road Trip – Stop 2: Oklahoma or Bust! Oh, I’ve been ‘driving’ for days it seems. And I thought my butt hurt last week! 🙂 Since I left Arizona last week, my little Triumph has logged…

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Fire and Rain in Oklahoma

Posted on August 5, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Yesterday was a stressful day of devastating fires throughout our state.  Many homes and structures have been lost. Our firefighters are exhausted fighting this devil in the triple digit temps.  The winds were strong, the air thick like fog.  There … Continue reading →

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Random Pics and Such ~

Posted on August 4, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Last night I discovered some friendly little ants in my kitchen.  It was still 105 F outside, but I decided to head to our local hardware store for some ant bait.  I talked hubby into coming along for the ride.  I jumped … Continue reading →

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It’s So Hot Outside, You Could Fry an Egg ~ Or Could You?

Posted on August 3, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

Same story every day, right now. Extreme.  Heat.  Drought.  Many times, living in Oklahoma, I have heard the phrase, “It’s so hot outside, you could fry an egg!”  So day before yesterday, when I took my hubby some lunch, I hijacked him … Continue reading →

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Happy August Anniversaries!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by stuffitellmysister

I cannot believe it is already August!  And I will be saying this about September before we know it.  August is so stinking hot where we live!  So why oh why, do people favor this month to get married?  I … Continue reading →

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