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Mother of the year contestants.
The local burb has made wide news again with more bad parents. At least this time, all the kids live.
Nice find webworker, that was a fun read. Guy touched every single one of our lives.
I always read the local obits (just to make sure I'm not in there). Found this yesterday:
Last night's ONT had a discussion of getting away with murder (including a much-too-long; didn't-read by zombie).
Downtown park has a "fantasyland of lights," really cute displays, with twinkle lights portraying various Christmasy things, some animated, like Santa stuck in a chimney, the 12 days, snowman melti
Downtown park has a "Festival of Lights." Lots of displays, some animated, created entirely with twinkle lights.
FenelonSpoke: I guess that I can put Oklahoma Wesleyan on a list of possible schools to send my son to...
Heh, beat Aviator to it by one.
jow: Sidebar link to letter from Dr. Everett Piper, President, Oklahoma University...
Well, sure was easier to get caught up on comments when there aren't 300 of 'em. Alas, no Vic.
Read all… ‖ Subjects: added on 2015 Aug 14
Subjects: Barry Goldwater, Bartlesville, Election 2016, Ted Cruz
Subjects: Barry Goldwater, Bartlesville, Election 2016, Ted Cruz
Okay, let me try to be more on-topic this time. A bit of news from the old home town:
Okay, in the interest of complete accuracy…
"The merry-go-round has recently been rehabbed," I wrote above.
But it's not all deprivation and destitution in Oklahoma, like that OKC house. Why, right here in the old home town, we have an actual amusement park with the famous "FireBall" roller coaster.
I don't give a flying hoot (apologies to Hoot) about the UN, and most "heritage" or "historic" designations just make it hard for property owners to modify their own property; therefore,
Grunt: “Um,… because we was drunk?”
I knew you all would want to know about the follow-up on this local story that has gained national press attention. The question always was, harmless prank or big jerks?
My final item, and last bit of news from the heart of Flyover Country.
Attention! All units! Be on the lookout for a nine-foot T Rex!
I want to salute the local police for their latest brilliant crime-solving work.
Grunt's amazing Christmas Review 2014 post ended with a Michael Martin Murphey album cover. (Do I show my age saying album?)
Oh, hey, in local news, here in beautiful Smallville, Mid-America. Looks like we've got a new pizza place. Must be the fourth one opened up this year.
Read all… ‖ Subjects: added on 2014 Oct 16
Subjects: homosexuality, marriage, Supreme Court of the United States, Bartlesville
Subjects: homosexuality, marriage, Supreme Court of the United States, Bartlesville
Been nice to have some time to hang out around the garden. I've got one more link for today. Local story.
Neighbors from the home town. I like my town. These do not present its best face. So, they're not listed publicly. You can watch them, though.
Must-see Tee Vee link below. Sorry CDR M, I didn't get this passed to the Cobs - y'all ask for suggestions, but I never remember to do so. You should pick up stuff from the comments!
Mindful, this year's OK Mozart in June marks the 30th year -Sherry McEvil
Yes, 30 years, thanks for the correction. We've been back here for 20.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (overrated tinkling)
Overrated?? No. Tinkling? Maybe.
Posted by: puddleglum
Read all… ‖ Subjects: added on 2014 Jan 27
Subjects: Bartlesville, webworker, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Subjects: Bartlesville, webworker, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This town has for 20 years had an annual Mozart festival. "Overrated tinkling?" You're telling me!
Give me Beethoven!
Read all… ‖ Subjects: added on 2014 Jan 27
Subjects: Bartlesville, Ludwig von Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Subjects: Bartlesville, Ludwig von Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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