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Summer in the Pacific Northwest
August brought some good times with family in Oregon this summer, from city to mountains to coast. Here are some of the highlights. Fantastic birthday celebration at a haunted themed restaurant in Portland, Oregon called Raven’s Manor Trip to Three Sisters Mountains in Oregon, with stops along Santiam River and Suttle Lake A walk of Saint Helens, Oregon Little Swimming Hole at the Washougal River Adventures at Seaside, OR
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‘Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer’ Exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Last week I had the pleasure of seeing the Edith Head exhibit at the OKC Museum of Art. The week before I went, I watched a few of her award winning movies, some for the first time and some re-watched, including A Place in the Sun, Roman Holiday, and Samson and Delilah. Fortunately I got to see costumes from these movies and many, many more. While perusing Head’s extensive list of movies, I discovered how much she accomplished in her life, and also realized there are so many classic movies I have not seen yet! One thing my friend and I noticed was how small the dresses were. Not only…
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A Magical Sunday at the Tulsa Botanic Garden
My daughter and I enjoyed a beautiful walk through the Tulsa Botanic Garden this weekend. Clouds were forming in the sky when we set out, and the weirdest thing happened on the way there. When we got to the road that leads to the gardens, we saw several tarantulas crossing the street. We slowed down to watch each one, careful not to run over any. We were amazed, but it was also a little creepy for me and once we got to the gardens I made sure to inspect my surroundings everywhere we went – now that I knew we were near tarantula town! But I didn’t see any tarantulas…
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A Weekend at the Lake
This weekend my friend and I enjoyed some time with nature at Oologah Lake. It was the perfect getaway – we went hiking, did art, puzzles, had campfire food, and listened to some very spooky podcasts. With lots of nature and minimal screens, it was the perfect way to celebrate warmer days. Here are some pictures from the campsite and our hike at Skull Hollow Nature Trail 💀
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Easter Sunday at the Tulip Festival
Easter Sunday and the Myriad Botanical Gardens Tulip Festival with these chickadees 🐣
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A Proper Start to the New Year
After a wonderful New Year’s Eve visiting with my favorite person in the world, my daughter, I had a rejuvenating New Year’s day in communion with myself and with nature. This included getting re-acquainted with exercise, exploring the parks and walking paths of my new town, and making some good food to start the year off right. After a leisurely morning sleeping in until 8:30, I dawdled a bit and had my coffee, and then I was ready for exercise. No, I am not a person who can roll out of bed and go straight into a workout. I need some waking time first, so if I am to do…
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Phoenix New Year
Here are a few photos from my New Year/winter break in beautiful Phoenix. Pinkish and cornflower blue skies, the freshness of the dry air, the clean lines of the city, the mountains, time with loved ones: the start of the New Year. ❤️
