My Pops is an Okie, born in Oklahoma during the Depression. While he considers himself to be a Native of Oklahoma, growing up he traveled throughout much of the Plains States, especially Texas. His father was a jack of all trades, including a traveling preacher.
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A Twist on an Old Favorite
Today is National Oklahoma Day. It’s a great day for two things. The first is to share quotes from the second wisest man ever to hail from Oklahoma – Will Rogers. The wisest is my pops, although his quotes aren’t nearly as famous. The second is to give the Oklahoma Burger a twist.
Continue reading “A Twist on an Old Favorite”Oklahoma! Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plains
Come on, you know the music was playing in your head the moment we started with Oklahoma. I know it was blaring in my brain. Oklahoma! was the first musical written by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is set not in the state of Oklahoma, but the Indian Territory of Oklahoma.
Continue reading “Oklahoma! Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plains”A Day to Honor the Sooner State
Today we recognize the 46th State to join the Union – Oklahoma. Oklahoma gave us Will Rogers, Chuck Norris, Garth Brooks and my Dad, so it truly holds a special place in my heart.
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