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Category Archives: Reflections
A Drive to the Farm and other stuff ~
I took a little drive this past week and spent a few days with my parents. We did some shopping, some eating and watched the Oklahoma City Thunder play basketball on television. We also decorated a bit, wrapped gifts AND we took a little journey down memory … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, photos, random photos, Reflections, Relationships
Tagged chiggers, Christmas Lights, Christmas tree, Elf, Elves, family, memories, memory lane, Minco farm, Mom and Dad, OKC Thunder, old farm, Pecan tree, skeet shooting, Wind Turbines
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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
Posted in Forgiveness, Friendships, Ramblings, Reflections, Relationships, Thankful
Tagged alone, choices, Cinderella, circumstances, glass slippers, homeless, horse and carriage, hunger, In My Own Little Corner, journey, lost, musicals
31 Comments
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
Posted in Christmas, Music, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged B.C. Clark, Christmas, Christmas begins, Christmas music, Christmas Tradition, Downtown OKC, family, Jewelry is the gift to give, Jewelry Store, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma memories, Oklahoma tradition, singing
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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
Posted in Reflections, Relationships, Thankful, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged Cooking, dressing, family, family tradition, Happy Thanksgiving, Holiday, homesick, Over the River and Down the Block, Over the River and Through the Woods, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving memories, The King of Isabelle Avenue
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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
Posted in Friends, Friendships, Reflections, Relationships, Sunset photos, Uncategorized, Visiting Small Town America
Tagged A.A. Milne, boots, chocolate, Clanton's Cafe, Debbie and John, Friends Forever, hostages, joplin, Just Boot Factory Outlet, MacaDoodles, MO, OK, Richardson's Candy House, Vinita, Wine, Winnie-the-Pooh
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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
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
Posted in appreciation, Fall, Friends, photos, Reflections, Uncategorized, Visiting Small Town America
Tagged Adair, Adair Parade, cars in parade, Christmas parade, Country Christmas Parade, Dry Gulch, fire engine, horses, horses in parade, marching band, Oklahoma, Parade, poop brigade, Santa Claus, The Crooked Little House, Tulsa shock mascot, VW
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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
Posted in art, Friends, Friendships, Meet The Artist, Reflections, Tulsa. Oklahoma, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged Art Shows, artist, Brazil, cards, Christmas cards, colorful paintings, Dewey, Juliana, Juliana Forster, Meet the Artist, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Artist, Painted Note Cards, paintings, Pilot's Club, pumpkin painting
28 Comments
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
Posted in Fall, Oklahoma, Reflections, Sunset photos
Tagged colors, determination, fear, hope, hopefulness, Lake Keystone, Never Give Up, reflections, sadness, starting over, sunset pics, thoughts
19 Comments
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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