I hope everyone reading this has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Greetings
Something appropriately silly for today:
I hope everyone reading this has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
I hope everyone reading this has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
ENTRANCE TO WILL ROGERS TURNPIKE
Main entrance to the Will Rogers Turnpike, connecting Tulsa, Oklahoma and Joplin, Missouri. This Turnpike was named in honor of the world-famous humorist, Oklahoma's native son, Will Rogers.
The caption on the back:
ENTRANCE TO WILL ROGERS TURNPIKE
Main entrance to the Will Rogers Turnpike, connecting Tulsa, Oklahoma and Joplin, Missouri. This Turnpike was named in honor of the world-famous humorist, Oklahoma's native son, Will Rogers.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Vegetarian Chili
Just tried a recipe for Vegetarian Black Bean Chili that I stumbled across on Yahoo! about a week ago. It's very good, pretty easy to make, and surprisingly satisfying for a meatless dish.
The recipe doesn't say whether or not the beans should be drained. I got the impression from the pictures of the finished dish that they should be, but I didn't drain mine and the chili came out okay. I guess it depends on how thick or soupy you want your chili to be.
The recipe suggests serving it over quinoa, a baked potato or brown rice. I had mine over instant brown rice and it was really good. (Yes, I know that instant rice is an abomination to some people--I can already see my friend Bev making a "yuck, phooey" face at her computer screen--but it's what I grew up eating and I still like it.)
The recipe doesn't say whether or not the beans should be drained. I got the impression from the pictures of the finished dish that they should be, but I didn't drain mine and the chili came out okay. I guess it depends on how thick or soupy you want your chili to be.
The recipe suggests serving it over quinoa, a baked potato or brown rice. I had mine over instant brown rice and it was really good. (Yes, I know that instant rice is an abomination to some people--I can already see my friend Bev making a "yuck, phooey" face at her computer screen--but it's what I grew up eating and I still like it.)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Gas prices
When I went out to get some breakfast earlier this morning, I noticed that gas was down to $1.58 a gallon at the corner convenience store (OnCue Express, which usually has the lowest gas prices in my neighborhood). Will it get down to $1.50 or lower? I'm betting/hoping it will.
(Actually, I'm hoping it will get down to $1.00 or less, but that may be too much to hope for. Or maybe not.)
(Actually, I'm hoping it will get down to $1.00 or less, but that may be too much to hope for. Or maybe not.)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
MUSEUM OF ART
University of Oklahoma, Norman
Jose Rey Toledo (Sho-Bah-Woon) b. 1915
PINE TREE CEREMONIAL DANCE Tempera-Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico 1940, 28 x 32.
The caption on the back:
MUSEUM OF ART
University of Oklahoma, Norman
Jose Rey Toledo (Sho-Bah-Woon) b. 1915
PINE TREE CEREMONIAL DANCE Tempera-Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico 1940, 28 x 32.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
THE MING ROOM. "Different" is the word for the Ming Room, one of the Southwest's truly fine dining rooms. Decorated in an Oriental motif, this luxurious room is widely known for its superb cuisine and the utmost in thoughtful service.
OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL UNION
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
(Postmarked July 9, 1957.)
The caption on the back:
THE MING ROOM. "Different" is the word for the Ming Room, one of the Southwest's truly fine dining rooms. Decorated in an Oriental motif, this luxurious room is widely known for its superb cuisine and the utmost in thoughtful service.
OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL UNION
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
(Postmarked July 9, 1957.)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
UNIVERSITY STOVALL MUSEUM
Norman, Oklahoma
Oklahoma's largest museum of natural history. Contains many fine exhibits of present and prehistoric wildlife. Outstanding exhibits of Oklahoma Indian archeology and ethnology are world famous.
The caption on the back:
UNIVERSITY STOVALL MUSEUM
Norman, Oklahoma
Oklahoma's largest museum of natural history. Contains many fine exhibits of present and prehistoric wildlife. Outstanding exhibits of Oklahoma Indian archeology and ethnology are world famous.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Belated Birthday Greetings
Just realized that I'm a day late in wishing my friend Leonard a very Happy Birthday.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
C-124 Globe Masters, part of the 1707 air transport wing, on the flight line at Tinker Air Force Base.
(Postmarked May 3, 1963.)
The caption on the back:
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
C-124 Globe Masters, part of the 1707 air transport wing, on the flight line at Tinker Air Force Base.
(Postmarked May 3, 1963.)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma state capitol
(The postmark on this one is March 26, 1961.)
The caption on the back:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma state capitol
(The postmark on this one is March 26, 1961.)
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITAL
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Capitol building as seen from the South. Note the Oil Wells in the foreground. The Capitol building is surrounded on all sides by oil wells and is truly an inspiring sight.
The caption on the back:
OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITAL
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Capitol building as seen from the South. Note the Oil Wells in the foreground. The Capitol building is surrounded on all sides by oil wells and is truly an inspiring sight.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Birthday Greetings
Happy Birthday to everyone I know who's having a birthday this week: my friends Kevin H. (today), Syd (the 28th), Tommy Jean (the 29th), and yours truly (also the 29th).
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Blood Sugar Blues
I've been intending to post this for the last week or so, and I finally decided I need to post it today before it becomes old news.
For a long time now, I've been wrestling with an unusual physical problem--my lower legs, ankles and feet are constantly stiff and sore (or sometimes cold and numb), and there's very little I've been able to do to make them feel better.
My brother and several of my friends have been urging me to go to the doctor for a check-up because they suspected that I might have diabetes. I've promised to go several times, but I kept putting it off (I have a phobia about doctors that I'm trying to overcome) until one friend finally threatened to make an appointment for me and drag me there, kicking and screaming, if I didn't take care of it on my own.
Three weeks ago I finally went in for a check-up. The bad news is that I'm definitely diabetic (I have a "touch of diabetes," as the doctor put it). The good news is that she said I should be able to get my blood sugar under control with oral medication (Avandia) and daily glucose checks, along with paying more attention to what and how much I eat and getting more exercise and losing some weight (which are all things I should be doing anyway). The other good news is that my blood tests didn't turn up any other problems, so bringing my blood sugar down and keeping it there is the only thing I need to focus on.
So far things have been going okay--I've cut waaaay back on how much snacking I do and started making better choices when I feel like I absolutely have to have something to munch on. My blood sugar is coming down, but I haven't had any luck in losing weight so far, which means I either need to get more exercise or possibly switch to some different medication (since one of the possible side effects of the Avandia is water retention and weight gain), or maybe both. I'm going to give it a few more weeks and see how things go, and hopefully I'll have something positive to report then.
For a long time now, I've been wrestling with an unusual physical problem--my lower legs, ankles and feet are constantly stiff and sore (or sometimes cold and numb), and there's very little I've been able to do to make them feel better.
My brother and several of my friends have been urging me to go to the doctor for a check-up because they suspected that I might have diabetes. I've promised to go several times, but I kept putting it off (I have a phobia about doctors that I'm trying to overcome) until one friend finally threatened to make an appointment for me and drag me there, kicking and screaming, if I didn't take care of it on my own.
Three weeks ago I finally went in for a check-up. The bad news is that I'm definitely diabetic (I have a "touch of diabetes," as the doctor put it). The good news is that she said I should be able to get my blood sugar under control with oral medication (Avandia) and daily glucose checks, along with paying more attention to what and how much I eat and getting more exercise and losing some weight (which are all things I should be doing anyway). The other good news is that my blood tests didn't turn up any other problems, so bringing my blood sugar down and keeping it there is the only thing I need to focus on.
So far things have been going okay--I've cut waaaay back on how much snacking I do and started making better choices when I feel like I absolutely have to have something to munch on. My blood sugar is coming down, but I haven't had any luck in losing weight so far, which means I either need to get more exercise or possibly switch to some different medication (since one of the possible side effects of the Avandia is water retention and weight gain), or maybe both. I'm going to give it a few more weeks and see how things go, and hopefully I'll have something positive to report then.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Located at N.W. 23rd and Blackwelder, it has long been a landmark in Oklahoma City. The statue in the foreground--"The Eternal Challenge"--is a witness of man's eternal search for knowledge. The girl carries a book, while the boy holds high the symbolic lamp of learning.
(The postmark on the back is a little hard to read, but the date looks like Sept. 21, 1964.)
The caption on the back:
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Located at N.W. 23rd and Blackwelder, it has long been a landmark in Oklahoma City. The statue in the foreground--"The Eternal Challenge"--is a witness of man's eternal search for knowledge. The girl carries a book, while the boy holds high the symbolic lamp of learning.
(The postmark on the back is a little hard to read, but the date looks like Sept. 21, 1964.)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
STATE CAPITOL BANK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This beautiful and unusual modernistic designed bank, located at 3900 No. Lincoln Boulevard, is called the "Bank of the Future." It is equipped with a floating air lobby from the main floor to the lower floor, and a cashier to customer TV drive-in banking window.
The caption on the back:
STATE CAPITOL BANK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This beautiful and unusual modernistic designed bank, located at 3900 No. Lincoln Boulevard, is called the "Bank of the Future." It is equipped with a floating air lobby from the main floor to the lower floor, and a cashier to customer TV drive-in banking window.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
SEQUOYAH AND WILL ROGERS BUILDINGS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
These modernistic buildings, housing State and Federal offices, are a part of the Capitol complex. They are named in honor of Sequoyah, famous Cherokee Indian chief who invented the Cherokee alphabet, and Will Rogers, Oklahoma's favorite son and world-famous humorist. "The Avenue of Trees," a part of the landscaping, is made up of 77 trees; each tree represents one of Oklahoma's 77 counties.
(The postmark on the back--my aunt sent this to my grandparents while she was here for a visit--is dated Nov. 12, 1963. FWIW, the message mentions that the weather was in the 80s that day.)
The caption on the back:
SEQUOYAH AND WILL ROGERS BUILDINGS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
These modernistic buildings, housing State and Federal offices, are a part of the Capitol complex. They are named in honor of Sequoyah, famous Cherokee Indian chief who invented the Cherokee alphabet, and Will Rogers, Oklahoma's favorite son and world-famous humorist. "The Avenue of Trees," a part of the landscaping, is made up of 77 trees; each tree represents one of Oklahoma's 77 counties.
(The postmark on the back--my aunt sent this to my grandparents while she was here for a visit--is dated Nov. 12, 1963. FWIW, the message mentions that the weather was in the 80s that day.)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City University, Northwest 23rd Street and Blackwelder Avenue. This beautiful Methodist University was established at this site in 1923.
The caption on the back:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City University, Northwest 23rd Street and Blackwelder Avenue. This beautiful Methodist University was established at this site in 1923.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Jilly, RIP
Condolences, hugs and warm thoughts to my friend Bev and her husband on the loss of their beloved dog Jilly (named after Charles de Lint's character Jilly Coppercorn) over the weekend.
Jilly was an Australian Shepherd who had been with Bev since she was three months old. She was very sweet and affectionate and loved being around people and having her butt scratched. (Whenever I was at their house, my primary duty was to make sure that her butt was properly and thoroughly scratched, and she didn't let me forget it.)
She turned 12 this year (the average life span for an Aussie) and had started showing signs of slowing down since the first of the year. She was arthritic and had a lot of trouble getting up and moving around.
Over the weekend, while Bev and her husband were out of town, a friend from our gaming group who was house-sitting noticed that she was unusually sluggish and would lay in the same place for several hours at a time. We thought that she was just feeling the effects of all of the hot weather we've been having lately until late Saturday evening, when she began experiencing respiratory problems. Her breathing was shallow and labored and we could tell from the look in her eyes that she knew something was wrong.
We took her to the vet's office and left her there for the night, and spent the rest of the evening hoping that everything would be alright. By Sunday morning she was starting to show some signs of improvement, but just before noon she had a heart attack and she was gone.
Our gaming group gathered at their house that afternoon and had a wake of sorts, just so Bev could have her extended family around her for a while. (Jilly always liked to have people around, so I know she would have approved.) The other two dogs, Zoe and Kaylee, were enjoying all of the extra attention, although it was obvious that Zoe (who had grown up around Jilly) knew that something wasn't right but couldn't figure out what it was.
(I'm having trouble figuring out how to end this, so I'll just say that I miss Jilly more than I can say and I'm looking forward to seeing her again someday and giving her butt-scratches again. Maybe Zoe or Kaylee will develop a liking for them, but it just won't be the same.)
Jilly was an Australian Shepherd who had been with Bev since she was three months old. She was very sweet and affectionate and loved being around people and having her butt scratched. (Whenever I was at their house, my primary duty was to make sure that her butt was properly and thoroughly scratched, and she didn't let me forget it.)
She turned 12 this year (the average life span for an Aussie) and had started showing signs of slowing down since the first of the year. She was arthritic and had a lot of trouble getting up and moving around.
Over the weekend, while Bev and her husband were out of town, a friend from our gaming group who was house-sitting noticed that she was unusually sluggish and would lay in the same place for several hours at a time. We thought that she was just feeling the effects of all of the hot weather we've been having lately until late Saturday evening, when she began experiencing respiratory problems. Her breathing was shallow and labored and we could tell from the look in her eyes that she knew something was wrong.
We took her to the vet's office and left her there for the night, and spent the rest of the evening hoping that everything would be alright. By Sunday morning she was starting to show some signs of improvement, but just before noon she had a heart attack and she was gone.
Our gaming group gathered at their house that afternoon and had a wake of sorts, just so Bev could have her extended family around her for a while. (Jilly always liked to have people around, so I know she would have approved.) The other two dogs, Zoe and Kaylee, were enjoying all of the extra attention, although it was obvious that Zoe (who had grown up around Jilly) knew that something wasn't right but couldn't figure out what it was.
(I'm having trouble figuring out how to end this, so I'll just say that I miss Jilly more than I can say and I'm looking forward to seeing her again someday and giving her butt-scratches again. Maybe Zoe or Kaylee will develop a liking for them, but it just won't be the same.)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
METHODIST GOLD STAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
The caption on the back:
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
METHODIST GOLD STAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Name That Blog
My friend Larry is looking for a new name for his blog. He needs something more creative that has something to do with Star Trek (and "Captain's Blog" is already taken).
I suggested "Where No Blog Has Gone Before" (which may already be in use) and "Blog On The Edge of Forever."
Any and all suggestions would be much appreciated. (You can post them here as comments or send them to me via e-mail.)
I suggested "Where No Blog Has Gone Before" (which may already be in use) and "Blog On The Edge of Forever."
Any and all suggestions would be much appreciated. (You can post them here as comments or send them to me via e-mail.)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Anniversary Greetings
A belated Happy Anniversary to my brother Tom and my sister-in-law Charlotte, who celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary yesterday. (I did remember to send them a card on time, though.)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Birthday Greetings
Happy Birthday to my favorite (and only) sister-in-law Charlotte (who's celebrating her "Happy To" Day, as my niece would say it).
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
THE OKLAHOMA THEATER CENTER
400 West Sheridan, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73102
Office (405) 239-6884-Box Office (405) 239-7333
One of America's most unique theaters-2 performing stages-opened Dec. 4, 1970-Architect, John Johansen-showcase for Oklahoma talent-tours.
Season, October-April.
The caption on the back:
THE OKLAHOMA THEATER CENTER
400 West Sheridan, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73102
Office (405) 239-6884-Box Office (405) 239-7333
One of America's most unique theaters-2 performing stages-opened Dec. 4, 1970-Architect, John Johansen-showcase for Oklahoma talent-tours.
Season, October-April.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Birthday Pictures
Finally posted some of the pictures from my niece Emelia's second birthday party. You can find the album here. (I'm still working on my SoonerCon 2008 pictures and should have those and a con report posted sometime soon.)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
GOVERNOR'S MANSION
Oklahoma City, Okla.
The caption on the back:
GOVERNOR'S MANSION
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Birthday Greetings
Happy Birthday to my niece Emelia, who's celebrating her second birthday today.
(I'm going to try to post a current picture of her later today--I'm going over to Tom and Charlotte's later for dinner and a "family only" celebration, and I'm planning to take my camera and get some new pictures.)
UPDATE: Here's a picture of the birthday girl with her new "bubble mower" (which is what I bought for her):
I'll post the rest of the birthday pictures on Photobucket as soon as I can.
(I'm going to try to post a current picture of her later today--I'm going over to Tom and Charlotte's later for dinner and a "family only" celebration, and I'm planning to take my camera and get some new pictures.)
UPDATE: Here's a picture of the birthday girl with her new "bubble mower" (which is what I bought for her):
I'll post the rest of the birthday pictures on Photobucket as soon as I can.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
SoonerCon 2008 Video (and other things)
Weather: Sunny, hot and a little humid (and we may get some more thunderstorms over the next few days).
Music: Nothing at the moment.
Mood: Restless and a little frustrated--mostly because Saturday night is when I usually hang out with my friends, but there's nothing going on tonight so I've been spending the evening trying to find other things to do and not being terribly successful. (There are plenty of things I need to do around the house, I just don't feel like doing any of them right now.)
What I've been doing lately (aside from the usual): I spent last weekend at SoonerCon 2008 and had a very good time (and I promise to post a con report and my con photos sometime in the next week). In the meantime, here's a video montage that someone else made with pictures she took at the convention:
Music: Nothing at the moment.
Mood: Restless and a little frustrated--mostly because Saturday night is when I usually hang out with my friends, but there's nothing going on tonight so I've been spending the evening trying to find other things to do and not being terribly successful. (There are plenty of things I need to do around the house, I just don't feel like doing any of them right now.)
What I've been doing lately (aside from the usual): I spent last weekend at SoonerCon 2008 and had a very good time (and I promise to post a con report and my con photos sometime in the next week). In the meantime, here's a video montage that someone else made with pictures she took at the convention:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Birthday Greetings
Happy Birthday to my friend Nancy, and a belated greeting to my friend Rosemary, whose birthday was one week ago and I forgot to send her a card (but I did see her last weekend and wished her a Happy Birthday then, and I sent her a belated e-card yesterday).
Monday, June 2, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
Oklahoma State Firemen's Museum & Conference Center, 2716 N.E. 50th, Box 11507, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. This building houses offices of the State Firemen's Association and provides room to hold a conference of 300 people. The museum displays many pieces of early day fire fighting tools and equipment.
(The date written on the back of the card is Oct. 1, 1970, which is probably the date it was purchased.)
The caption on the back:
Oklahoma State Firemen's Museum & Conference Center, 2716 N.E. 50th, Box 11507, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. This building houses offices of the State Firemen's Association and provides room to hold a conference of 300 people. The museum displays many pieces of early day fire fighting tools and equipment.
(The date written on the back of the card is Oct. 1, 1970, which is probably the date it was purchased.)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
Boot Hill Cemetery at Frontier City, U.S.A.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The caption on the back:
Boot Hill Cemetery at Frontier City, U.S.A.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Frontier City Marshall and his Deputy on the boardwalk of the Longbranch Saloon.
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Frontier City Marshall and his Deputy on the boardwalk of the Longbranch Saloon.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Birthday Greetings
Happy Birthday to my friend Bev (whose birthday is today, but she started celebrating two days ago--our gaming group celebrated Saturday night with chocolate cake and tacky cards, but she's got one more card coming because I forgot to bring mine).
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
On U.S. 66-77
near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Dalton gang shoots it out with Doc Holliday several times each day at Fabulous Frontier City U.S.A. Doc has just downed one of the Dalton gang and is firing on the other. This event is held several times each day and is very exciting for visitors to watch.
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
On U.S. 66-77
near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Dalton gang shoots it out with Doc Holliday several times each day at Fabulous Frontier City U.S.A. Doc has just downed one of the Dalton gang and is firing on the other. This event is held several times each day and is very exciting for visitors to watch.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
On U.S. highway 66-77
near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Episcopal Diocese Church of the Guardian Angel formed by Rev. Russel Rausher. Built for meditation and rest for visitors of Frontier City U.S.A.
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
On U.S. highway 66-77
near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Episcopal Diocese Church of the Guardian Angel formed by Rev. Russel Rausher. Built for meditation and rest for visitors of Frontier City U.S.A.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
ON U.S. HIGHWAY 66 & 77
Near entrance way to the fabulous Frontier City. This covered wagon is an authentic part of the old west. Gun fights, Indian fights--stop in and see the old west in all its glory.
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
ON U.S. HIGHWAY 66 & 77
Near entrance way to the fabulous Frontier City. This covered wagon is an authentic part of the old west. Gun fights, Indian fights--stop in and see the old west in all its glory.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wednesday Postcard Blogging
Today's postcard:
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
ON U.S. HIGHWAY 66 & 77
Gateway to the fabulous Frontier City, U.S.A. of national interest. Frontier City is a composite of all the old time frontier towns rolled into one! Bank robberies, gun fights daily reinacted.
The caption on the back:
FRONTIER CITY, U.S.A.
NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
ON U.S. HIGHWAY 66 & 77
Gateway to the fabulous Frontier City, U.S.A. of national interest. Frontier City is a composite of all the old time frontier towns rolled into one! Bank robberies, gun fights daily reinacted.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Christmas Stuff
Weather: Cold, but sunny and clear.
Music: Nothing at the moment.
Mood: Pretty good.
What I'm doing right now: Decluttering the house and taking down some of my Christmas stuff.
We almost had a white Christmas this year--there was a prediction of snow on Christmas Day but we didn't get any until the next day. This is what my yard looked like last Wednesday morning:
The snow stopped by early afternoon, and by 4:00 it had warmed up enough that almost all of it had melted and dried up.
Christmas week was a little busier than usual . . . I got to spend a lot of time visiting with friends, catching up on movies, and eating a lot more than I should have. It was a lot of fun, but I'm kind of glad it's all over now so I can spend a few days at home catching up on other stuff.
I spent Christmas afternoon at my brother Tom's house, enjoying a truly wonderful turkey dinner (did I mention that he and Charlotte are really good cooks?), visiting with the two of them and watching my niece Emelia enjoying her presents, which included a fairy dress, a new chair, and a really cool electric car (which she was a little wary of at first because of one the sound effects):
I've got some other ones, but it'll be a few days (probably longer) before I can get them resized and posted.
Music: Nothing at the moment.
Mood: Pretty good.
What I'm doing right now: Decluttering the house and taking down some of my Christmas stuff.
We almost had a white Christmas this year--there was a prediction of snow on Christmas Day but we didn't get any until the next day. This is what my yard looked like last Wednesday morning:
The snow stopped by early afternoon, and by 4:00 it had warmed up enough that almost all of it had melted and dried up.
Christmas week was a little busier than usual . . . I got to spend a lot of time visiting with friends, catching up on movies, and eating a lot more than I should have. It was a lot of fun, but I'm kind of glad it's all over now so I can spend a few days at home catching up on other stuff.
I spent Christmas afternoon at my brother Tom's house, enjoying a truly wonderful turkey dinner (did I mention that he and Charlotte are really good cooks?), visiting with the two of them and watching my niece Emelia enjoying her presents, which included a fairy dress, a new chair, and a really cool electric car (which she was a little wary of at first because of one the sound effects):
I've got some other ones, but it'll be a few days (probably longer) before I can get them resized and posted.
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