Monthly Archives: May 2011

Aunty Em! Aunty Em!

4 hours out of Tulsa I stopped at the Koa in Clinton/ Elk city. Propietors very nice and warm greetings by cat Liza (Liza Round) made me miss my cat. Wind so blustery I half expected flying monkeys and opted … Continue reading

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Thank you Anna

In gratitude for my lovely hostess, Anna Veronesi, I made brunch. We enjoyed rosemary roasted vegetables (cauliflower, garlic, purple potatoes etc.) baby squash, calamata, basil fritatta, local bacon, organic baby bok choy with gomasio, artisan crustini with evoo and garlic … Continue reading

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Architecture

Sunday evening (before turning the page on Tulsa) I had to take some photos of the amazing architecture in downtown Tulsa. I wasn’t able to find the stained glass of evil world leaders but I did find an abundance of … Continue reading

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Sunday brunch and other finales

Sunday we met as a group one last time for an amazing brunch created by some very experienced “volunteers” I came armed with my “stir stick” and whipped up some “”swamp things” for several cartists, Chef Alex gave me a … Continue reading

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but wait, there’s more

After pondering what to do to extend our day together (we were all a bit slap happy by then) several of us returned to living arts (Nicole, Catherine, Josh, Natali, Mark, Matt, Saphire, me.) After contemplating our options (bowling, clubbing … Continue reading

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Cherry street and convoy

Saturday a.m. was a perfect day for the Tulsa farmers market – where? Cherry street (of course.) I was impressed by the array of free range, organic and local meats, cheeses and artisan breads. Produce was limited (but bright and … Continue reading

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how much can you fit into a Friday?

After a brief (and much needed) nap it was time for the art car meet up and dining al fresco at “living arts” artspace. Chef Alex provided a suptous din of roasted corn, grilled kale and romaine salad, cinnamon jerk … Continue reading

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Still no e mail going out

Got word yesterday that my eldest niece, Jessica has delivered her twins!! Apparently all went well and Zoe and Rosie arrived yesterday afternoon. I would love to send out congratulations but…. still no outgoing e mail.

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Tulsa’s darker side

Got a couple glimpses of Tulsa’s “dark side” yesterday. During the mid day break we were led by (amazing) host Steve ligget and his main squeeze, Shirley to a derelict building (a former ballroom) where remnants of copies of photos … Continue reading

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a dog walks into a bar

Honey Bun had another 1st in Oklahoma…. she was served in a bar! As Mark Monroe and I chatted and listened to local music (and the butchering of “sympathy for the devil”) H.B. won the heart of our server and … Continue reading

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