She asked me why there hasn’t been a woman president yet. This is what I told her.
Here’s sweet Bridgy in her Daisy Girl Scout smock. I haven’t sewed her Daisy petals on yet, which has led to loads of mother guilt. She…
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Blue Special: Grapes of Wrath, Muppets, Frozen vs. Little Mermaid
Blue Plate Special Today, The Grapes of Wrath turns 75. Millennials just don’t get it! How the Muppets created Generation X (Salon) How Generation X Will Save the World…
Wordless Wednesday: Iwo Jima or You Can’t Make This Up
“Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue” — Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz I had a meeting in a small town…
The Hill I’m Willing To Die On
This commentary originally aired on KOSU Radio. Click here to listen to the audio version. Throughout my youth and childhood I was a budding philatelist. While…
I Started Weight Watchers Three Weeks Ago and On Saturday I Ate 900 Points
So, I’ve started Weight Watchers. Do you know how hard it is to admit that!?! Ugh. But, I think if I write about it here, then…
What are tears of grace? I wondered.
There were four of us huddled together in the same bed. Two of us were crying and two of us were not. Someone said, “Don’t Cry.” But,…
Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Oklahoma Capitol
I drove by the Colcord Center the other day and noticed somebody had wrapped the spindly bare branches of their crepe myrtles with bright blue plastic…
American Families Celebrate Easter Through The Generations
I have wonderful memories of Easter. It’s one of my favorite times of the year!. Here are some fun pictures of families celebrating Easter through the…
Generation X News Stories
I have been so busy with work the past few months that I’ve not had time to put together a post of all the current news…
Flashback Friday: Vintage Hair Dryers
Here are some pictures of some vintage hair dryers. Happy Flashback Friday. I hope you have a great weekend! What’s the oldest hair dryer you’ve ever…
Wordless Wednesday: The Shadow of the Evening Trees
Lucky Town and Should I Fall Behind were released in 1992, a year after we got married. We played the cassette as we drove around Lake…
An Oklahoma Story for Women’s History Month
I didn’t have a commentary on KOSU for about six weeks as work and life got in the way. I got back in the saddle last…
Is the age of the big blog over?
Last night was the 5th anniversary of Blog Chat on Twitter. We discussed where blogging will be five years from now. I shared excerpts from a…
Generation Stuff To Help You Wile Away Your Sunday
Here are some stories with a generational flare to help you wile away your Sunday. Two questions have been asked about God for generations: 1) Where…
Crimea’s Natalia Poklonskaya Captures Worldwide Attention
A new generation of Russian leadership has emerged amidst their recent invasion of the Ukrainian region of Crimea. Her name is Natalia Poklonskaya. She is 33-years-old…
13 Cool Maps
Why are we all so enamored with maps highlighting factoids about the 50 states? I’m in love with maps. More maps, please. Click to enlarge any…