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POPS, on Route 66, About to Sell One Millionth Soda
March 1, 2010 – 11:30 pm | One Comment
POPS, on Route 66, About to Sell One Millionth Soda

Keep your eyes and ears peeled!  POPS, the gas station/store/cafe on Route 66 near Arcadia, is nearing the sale of its one millionth bottle of soda.  The lucky person who makes the purchase of that …

Our Joints and OJ
February 20, 2010 – 9:12 pm | No Comment
Our Joints and OJ

Over the past few years, there has been more creaking occurring in my joints.  I know it has to do with my age, but I’m not ready to give up on any of the activities, …

The Lyric Theatre 2010 Season Has Kicked Off Here in OKC
February 9, 2010 – 10:00 am | No Comment
The Lyric Theatre 2010 Season Has Kicked Off Here in OKC

I just saw a fabulous new musical.  It’s called Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook by Stephen Schwartz.  It opened on February 4th and only runs through February 14th.  This performance is at the Lyric at the Plaza and has …

Oklahoma’s Top 10 News Stories in 2009
December 31, 2009 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Oklahoma’s Top 10 News Stories in 2009

Oklahoma had tons of news stories that caught the attention of its citizens.  This is the list that caught mine.  Add your own favorites for 2009 or comment on these!
1. STATE BUDGET SHORTFALL
For the fiscal …

2009 – Top 10 Events – A Year in Review
December 29, 2009 – 2:35 pm | One Comment
2009 – Top 10 Events – A Year in Review

As the year 2009 winds down and we look forward to welcoming 2010, let’s reflect on the world-wide happenings of this year.  Here are the top 10 events for my Year in Review. 

January 15th – …

Sharpen Your Mind With These 5 Foods!
December 17, 2009 – 11:27 pm | No Comment
Sharpen Your Mind With These 5 Foods!

I will be turning the big 60 at the end of this month.  I feel fabulous, physically.  I do have some feelings of anxiety, however, when it comes to how strong I am keeping that …

Your Holiday TV Programming Guide for 2009
December 13, 2009 – 10:30 pm | One Comment
Your Holiday TV Programming Guide for 2009

When I was a young girl, I remember my favorite holiday TV show was Frosty the Snowman.  Even though I knew how it would end (with Frosty melting away until next year), it was the …

Edmond’s Storybook Forest Opens October 23rd
October 19, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Edmond’s Storybook Forest Opens October 23rd

Are you looking for a fun activity to bring your kids (or grandkids) to for Halloween?  As an alternative to some of the traditional, more fightening activities?
Arcadia Lake’s Storybook Forest, outside of Edmond, is that alternative …

Robin Williams Making Us Laugh in Oklahoma City
September 25, 2009 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Robin Williams Making Us Laugh in Oklahoma City

Success!  I found someone to come with me to see Robin Williams at the Ford Center here in OKC on October 8th, 2009.  I had almost given up hope of finding someone who shares his …

WorldFest in Oklahoma City – A Chance to Change the World One Purchase at a Time
September 22, 2009 – 11:29 pm | 2 Comments
WorldFest in Oklahoma City – A Chance to Change the World One Purchase at a Time

A neighbor of mine asked me to join her on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at WorldFest here in OKC at 425 E California (the Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center).   
For the sixth year running, WorldFest is working …