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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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Everybody Loves a Parade ~ 1

This past weekend would be hubby’s last one off for a while.  So we decided we needed to make the best of it and see what all we could work into this beautiful Saturday.  It began with attending a fundraiser … Continue reading

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Honored Veterans ~

Shortly after moving back to Oklahoma, I dropped by hubby’s work to take him to lunch.  While we were in the parking lot, we noticed a very unusual pickup truck.  Curiosity got the best of us both of course, and we approached … Continue reading

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Meet the Artist! Juliana Forster

About a year ago, hubby and I went on one of our Sunday afternoon drives.  On this particular day we were destined for Dewey, Oklahoma.  The Pilot’s Club hosts an annual arts and crafts sale in this small town.  We appreciate … Continue reading

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Never Give Up

Capturing the colors of a sunset can be tricky.  The changes happen so rapidly that you can find yourself in the darkness, and too late, you realize you’ve missed the big picture.  Not to fret though.  Hopefully, with closer attention … Continue reading

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What are you thankful for?

It’s the Monday after time change here in our world.  Yawn…  Darkness now comes earlier.  A sad reminder that wintertime could approach whenever he so desires.  But for now, we will continue to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall.  Can’t … Continue reading

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Another Peaceful Sunday ~

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.  Psalms 56: 3 Wishing you a peaceful Sunday…..

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Signs

Signs.  They are everywhere.  Either selling something or someone.  Bashing someone.  Our election in the United States is this coming Tuesday.  The campaigning began before the current president was even elected.  It is ongoing.  It is never nice.  And it … Continue reading

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