Monthly Archives: November 2012

Watching and Waiting~

It was close to this time last year that hubby and I were driving out of the neighborhood, and just as we neared the lake I yelled, and yes I mean yelled!  “Stop the Car!”  When this happens it usually … Continue reading

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“Glow” on the Green ~

After an exhausting weekend for my retail manager hubby, we were excited to escape to downtown Tulsa last night for dinner and a little night music.  Guthrie Green did not disappoint.  I wish all of you could have been there with … Continue reading

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In My Own Little Corner

In my own little corner in my own little chair, I can be whatever I want to be… Cinderella Cinderella was one of my favorite musicals as a little girl.  I can still sing most of the lyrics from it … Continue reading

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Jingle All the Way ~

This post is about tradition. In the heart of Oklahoma City, there is a  jewelry store. And as Oklahoma tradition would have it, Christmas doesn’t begin in our fair state until you hear the B.C. Clark Jingle! (history)  Click on it, sing it with … Continue reading

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Grandma

Over the River and Through the Woods As I was doing a bit of grocery shopping and later mixing up our dressing stuffing to others , I was thinking about our many Thanksgivings spent at grandma’s house.  Everyone was always welcome, the … Continue reading

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My Favorite Day…..

“What day is it?” It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.  My favorite day,” said Pooh.”  ―    A.A. Milne Sunday was a terrific day around here. It was hubby’s last real day off for a while because of the business he is in.  This meant … Continue reading

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Kindness

“Just because an animal is large, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.” ―    A.A. Milne,    Winnie-the-Pooh

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Elephant Stew Recipe

Today was the annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Henry’s Catholic Church.  My purchases were simple.  Chocolate cupcakes for Jermel, an employee of my hubby’s, and a cookbook for my Aunt Betty.  Betty~ if you read this, be surprised!  The book … Continue reading

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Things are not always as they seem…

Several weeks ago we celebrated our youngest son’s birthday, meeting he and his bride in the halfway town of Stillwater, Oklahoma.  After enjoying lunch at the famous Hideaway, we went for a walk around the beautiful campus of Oklahoma State … Continue reading

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Visiting Small Town America ~ Adair, Oklahoma

Maybe you recall that yesterday, I shared a pre-parade with you from Saturday.  After we left that parade in Owasso, Oklahoma, we headed down old Route 66 toward Adair, Oklahoma.  The trees were at peak in color, the temperatures were … Continue reading

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