Monthly Archives: June 2007

The resurrection of Miss Belvedere

Posted on June 15, 2007 by

This year marks Oklahoma’s centennial celebration, and there is no shortage of excitment here in the Sooner State. One interesting event is happening right her in Tulsa tonight—the unveiling of Miss Belvedere. She is a 1957 Plymouth gold and white two-door with a hard top. She was wrapped and buried 50 years ago with a time capsule. She was resurrected at noon today, and tonight at the civic center she will be unwrapped and given to the winner of … read on, my friend…

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Well that explains it…

Posted on June 14, 2007 by

I went to the new Wal-Mart clinic earlier this week because they were running a special on a battery of tests for women (thyroid, fasting glucose, CBC, etc.) and I never go to the doctor, so I was overdue. I was glad I went. I have been terribly tired lately. I mean tired to the bone, even when I first get up. And any heavy physical work just about did me in. I kept pushing … read on, my friend…

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What I’m reading now

Posted on June 13, 2007 by

There always several books on my “current” reading list. I am also a devourer. I will consume a book in a day. But then I will go back slower again and read with more purpose. Here are some books I am enjoying right now (aside from my Bible and A Guide to American Christian Education, which are ALWAYS in rotation). A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. This one is going slower. I am taking my … read on, my friend…

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Taking stock

Posted on June 4, 2007 by

This time of year it’s natural for me to step back and take a look at what we are doing around here in the way of education. I don’t like to wait until July to do that because, quite frankly, I need more lead time than that. So I have been going through a time of reflection and was frustrated with some things. To remedy the situation I started to look outward instead of inward. The … read on, my friend…

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