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Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

We are so thankful to be open for meals when so many schools, businesses, etc. are having to close for a period of time to allow their students, employees, etc. to get well. We are so thankful for our health. Please remember Maxine Brooks who has been in rehab in your prayers.
Tragic Flaw Not So Tragic After All

Tragic Flaw Not So Tragic After All

Tragic Flaw Not So Tragic After All

Growing up, if there’s one thing the small town of Tecumseh taught me it’s that the world is big. I found myself asking, ”Why?” a lot. Not in a helpless, desperate, solace-seeking way, but more like a child pondering, filled with curiosity. My future career path has always been confusing for me.
Abandoned Wells

Abandoned Wells

Abandoned Wells

If you drove across our state of Oklahoma, you would see nearly half a million wells that have been drilled into open fields.
Two People, Two Dogs, Four To A Bed

Two People, Two Dogs, Four To A Bed

Two People, Two Dogs, Four To A Bed

We’ve postponed this trip for two years. Now, with Clarabell the Campervan fully loaded, Noodles the Wonder Dog and her canine sidekick Teddy harnessed up, and the Mr. Right and I vaccinated and boosted, we are once again heading West. We love “Snow birding” to the Arizona desert this time of year.
The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

January presented us with several major cold fronts bringing high winds and low temperatures with some locations seeing various amounts of snow.
Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center has been open 14 days in 2022. We are enjoying nutritious meals and good fellowship, playing dominoes and card games, working puzzles, and having Bingo and music twice a month. If you are not a member, 2022 is a good time to join if you are 60 years old.
Democrats’ Election Takeover Bill

Democrats’ Election Takeover Bill

Democrats’ Election Takeover Bill

Last week was an example of yet another power-grab attempt and legislative gimmick forced upon Congress by Democrats. Late Wednesday night, House Democrats gutted H.R.
Goodbye 2021, Here’s To A Better 2022

Goodbye 2021, Here’s To A Better 2022

Goodbye 2021, Here’s To A Better 2022

I’m just going to put this out there for everyone...2021 was rough. It wasn’t just the COVID thing, although I’m sure I could blame it on that, and nobody would question it. There was the loss of multiple loved ones.
Recycling Is Challenging

Recycling Is Challenging

Recycling Is Challenging

I grew up in Girl Scouts and loved nature, so I’ve always tried to be a good steward of it. I remember when glass pop bottles could be returned to the store, and aluminum cans could be sold by weight - both of which paid pocket change.
Lockdown Memories Of Missing Locks

Lockdown Memories Of Missing Locks

Lockdown Memories Of Missing Locks

It was nine months into Covid Lockdown and we both needed haircuts, “needed” being the operative word here. I’ve worn my hair short for all my adult life because it’s a good look on me with the bonus of easy care. Pre-pandemic, every three weeks, like clockwork, I went to a stylist for a trim.