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Sister New Year
I’m in California for the new year and today my sister and I spent numero uno driving through the Santa Monica Mountains until we reached our destination of Malibu Beach. It had rained on New Year’s Eve and the hills were verdant and a little foggy. At the beach the air was misty with ocean spray and lingering wetness from the rain. We got calamari and fish for lunch at the famed restaurant, Neptune’s Net, where the salty air married with the scents and flavors of fresh seafood, lemon, and vinegar. We talked about the power of intentions and decided that one of our resolutions would be to set more…
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Misty Morning in the Ouachita Mountains
This is one of my favorite views from this morning’s hike and drive through the gorgeous misty blue Ouachita Mountains in Oklahoma.
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Weekender in Atlanta
Last month I had the pleasure of exploring Atlanta, Georgia over two weekends and here are my highlights. Atlanta Museum of Contemporary Art The Atlanta Museum of Contemporary Art was a small space but a gem where the staff was very friendly and informative, and the art was incredible. In the room shown below, and strings piece played as you explored the art, and as you approached the walls at the far end, two pieces of video art were shown, all to be experienced with the music. Atlanta Aquarium The aquarium was massive and sublime. In fact, it is the largest aquarium in the U.S. and in the Western Hemisphere!…
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November in the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
My friends and I spent the last day of November enjoying the majestic bison and beautiful fall colors of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve just outside of Pawhuska and Bartlesville. Here are some highlights from our visit. Visit my Bartlesville blog for more information on and pictures of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. My Curiouser and Curiouser List: Oklahoma
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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 in Washington State Adventures at Seaside, OR My Curiouser and Curiouser List: Oregon and Washington
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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…
