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A Trip Down Memory Lane — Better Known as I-40
Oklahoma City has recently opened a brand new section of interstate to replace the existing I-40. It was in desperate need of repair and the latest MAPS project funded a below grade highway. I often think I am a natural born engineer. I like to look at something and try to figure out how it was built or how I could improve it. But, to be honest, I could not imagine how they were going to tackle moving one of the two interstates that intersect Oklahoma City. I have marveled at the process and I REALLY wanted to host a dinner party on the new I-40 before it opened…..best laid plans. It was the possibility of getting arrested thing that I just couldn’t justify.
A Tribute to Film
I feel like a part of me fell into an abyss. It has been overwhelming to work on, but I will continue to plug away, I suppose. If you are still reading, send me a short note in a comment, email or Facebook. I would SO appreciate it! A little, get well soon for my sweet little blog.
Things have been grey here at R&TM, but Big Guy and I had a great day on Sunday enjoying the beautiful weather.
It was the day of the Oscars and although I am not a huge fan of Award’s shows, I do love a good movie. So, we went down to Oklahoma City’s Film Exchange District to check things out. OKC Film Exchange is the district that began in the early 1900’s where theater owners went to lease or trade motion pictures for their movie houses. The earliest Film Exchange arrived in Oklahoma City in 1907. This area flourished through the fifties and sixties and then began to struggle in the seventies with the invention of the Video Tape.
Mama Said
For the past few years, when I have a bad day, the song “Mama Said” comes into my head. I think it started when I was caring for my mom and I would get frustrated….I always asked myself what my mom would advise me if she were well. Then, once I worked through the situation, “Mama said there would be days like this,” always came to mind.
A Jaunt Around the Block
And yes, this is my dog chasing my car home. We have a much better relationship now that I let her have a daily jaunt around the block…..it is ruining my relationship with some neighbors I am sure…but you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.
Writers Block. It makes me crazy. It is particularly difficult when you write about something as general as life. How can nothing in my life be exciting or beautiful or infuriating? I have sat at my computer and gone out with my camera and nothing….seriously, nothing. Not a single photo made or word written. Pathetic.
Hey Good Lookin’ — 60 is the new 30
How do you sum up 60 years into one party? It was a challenge that my sister in law and I decided to take on for our mother in law. All of my parents turn (or would have turned) 60 this year….Mom would have celebrated last November, but close enough…so appropriate celebrations have been on my mind. ##spoiler alert….if you know my father personally pretend you did not read this.
