Ruby Tuesday - The Last Roses of Summer

Despite our dry summer the recent rain has invigorated the Tulsa Rose Garden and it is a riot of bloom.  We may have roses for several more weeks but frost is coming.  We have to enjoy it while we can.

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Macro Monday - Bumble Bee

Bumble Bee on a purple Cone flower.

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Weekend Black and White - Lunch with Miss Wren

I had the distinct pleasure of sharing lunch with my youngest granddaughter Miss Wren Alston Miller on Friday noon.  Her daddy and mommy were with us and it was nice to see Luke and Cara again. We enjoyed some fishy treats at the White River Fish Market.  At 9 months of age Wren is on the verge of walking without assistance and seems to have figured out that if she smiles a lot the world is her oyster. She is a darling.

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Weekend Reflection - Lake at Cantigny Gardens

One of the small lakes at the Cantigny Gardens near St. Louis.


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Skywatch Friday - Come Rain or Come Shine

We are finally getting our share of rain.

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Sepia Scenes - Woodward Park

November in Woodward Park, Tulsa


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Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

I think elves live here.

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Macro Monday - Water Lily

Water Lily in Philbrook reflecting pond

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Weekend Reflections - Philbrook Gardens

The lake in the garden behind the Philbrook Art Museum is beautiful at any time from any angle. 

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Skywatch Friday - Downtown Tulsa West to East

The Downtown Tulsa Skyline from West to East.

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Thursday Challenge: Creative - My Son Adam

Adam is my eldest son and a very creative guy.  He does marketing and advertising for an upscale Resort/Spa/Restaurant so he is creative for a living.  But being creative is just naturally part of who he is.

He is an excellent cook and excels in a variety of styles to include Italian, Cajun, Chinese, and has become something of a Sushi Chef.  It has been awhile since I have sampled some of his Sushi and would enjoy it again sometime - soon.  (hint, hint)

He loves music and has been known to play trumpet, tuba, fiddle and guitar.  Not content to just play a guitar he has constructed several.  My favorite is made from a large cigar box.  The tone is a bit thin but it plays well and has a unique appearance.  Actually he plays quite well with some friends on Saturday night and at his church on Sunday morning.

When the ageing family dachshund injured his back and was unable to walk Adam fashioned a little cart to support his hind quarters,  The dog happily scooted around as quickly as before.  I could give many other examples of how how is creative in a very practical way.  Adam is a clever fellow, a good dad to his two lovely daughters, and I am very proud of him.  I am proud of all 3 of my sons of course but today is Adam's turn in the spotlight.

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Wordless Wednesday - Christmas Trees Already?

This was taken last week in our local Walmart Super Center.  When the Christmas trees go up for sale at the Walmart you know that Halloween can't be far away.

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Wednesday Doors - Ready for Halloween

Midtown Home all decorated for Halloween.  This is prime trick or treat territory.  They truck kids in by the hundreds to haul in the goodies.  Um yum!

Ruby Tuesday - The Trees are Turning

After the hot dry summer I was afraid that we would not have good color this fall but the trees that show color early in the season are looking good.

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Macro Monday - Jack-O- Lantern

My daughter in law Amber Foster did a bang up job of carving this halloween pumpkin using only a paring knife and a lot of determination.  I think she did a terrific job.  Happy Halloween!

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Weekend Reflections - David's Beach

A favorite spot on Lake Fort Gibson near Wagoner, Oklahoma

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Skywatch Friday - Welcome Rain

A rainy view of the Pedestrian Walk over the Arkansas River.  On the west bank is the Sun refinery

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Sepia Scenes - 1960 Chevrolet

AThis 1960 Chevrolet sports the tail fins that are toned down just a bit from the gull wing fins of 1959.  I have trouble thinking of this as an old car since I graduated from high school in 1959.  But then again that was over 50 years ago.  I guess that qualifies it as some kind of a vintage car.


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Wednesday Doors - Aaxxon Inc.

Aaxxon Inc, 2014 E 6th Street, Tulsa

Ruby Tuesday - Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!

One of my neighbors has a nice garden and keeps some Bantam chickens in a pen  I drove by to see that the little rooster had gotten out and was all puffed up and strutting around like, well, like a "Banty" rooster. 

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