My son, Joey, and I decided to go to Florida to watch the Crew Dragon launch for his 16th birthday. Read more Our trip to see the Dragon Launch
Oklahoma
Freedom and Serfdom in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, we’re an odd bunch. We’re known throughout the world as being the capital of Tornado Alley, we’re buckle of the Bible Belt, and we’re known as the home of many Native American tribes. Our state began with a land run, literally giving many people a shot at freedom of the type only the pilgrims got to experience, while still living in a thriving country with a growing infrastructure. Read more Freedom and Serfdom in Oklahoma
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
How will state ever grow?
With sales-tax high, energy subsidized
It seems you don’t really know
Spaulding’s fight blaze in SE OKC / NE Norman
Fires broke out in the early afternoon of 2/12/2017. Watch as the Spauldings work to protect the family’s property as captured from news helicopter.
Oklahoma Legislature votes on new State song.
Oklahoma’s legislature met last week to approve an update to the aging state song.
In a rare show of solidarity, the measure was approved almost unanimously in both the house and senate. The Governor signed the bill with little fanfare, and the new song is now official. We must admit that we’re a little sad to see the old “Oklahoma” go, but I think you’ll recognize this tune as much as you did the old state song.
Pay for the drain by taxing the rain
Oh beautiful for scary skies
For endless waves of rain
For lightning bolts and thunderclaps
I tried to sleep in vain
On Norman town, oh Norman town
Whatever shall we do?
We can’t afford to drain this rain
Unless we tax it too