One of my favorite local motorcycle rides is a loop through Leonard, Stone Bluff and Haskell, Oklahoma. On occasion I have stopped at a small store to gas up or grab a snack. There is a clear display case on the counter filled with fried pies in various flavors.
Who doesn’t like a homemade fried pie?
Continue reading Fried Pies..but without the hangover.
Going dry in January doesn’t mean you have to skip the cocktail, just the booze. And there are some really tasty alcohol-free alternatives available.
When my wife of 34 years passed away last year I experienced an avalanche of emotions. Her death was unexpected, though not sudden. She was a 10-year cancer survivor, who was dubious when doctors told her she was “cured.” Her worst fears were realized when her breast cancer metastasized in her bones and liver.
They say there are five stages of grief. I felt all those: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance… and guilt. How did this happen? Why wasn’t I a better husband? How do I move on? Interwoven within that grief I experienced three distinct stages of guilt.
Since 2014 the annual Woody Guthrie Prize has been presented to exceptional artists who exemplify the spirit and social ideals of the namesake, Woody Guthrie. In 2024 the Woody Guthrie Center chose guitarist, author and activist, Tom Morello. The award was presented by Woody’s granddaughter, Anna Canoni, at the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa.
