Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

The homes in this neighborhood were all built in the 1950's and are almost all faced with red or yellow brick.  A few here and there are faced with native sandstone of which this is an example.  As I recall from a summer long ago when I worked for a brick mason, laying these irregular stones required a great deal of skill and experience.  Notice that the stones are of many different sizes and shapes but the mortar between them is very regular and the outer face is smooth.  No job for an amateur.


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Ruby Tuesday - Pontiac Trans Am

Fourth generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible, 1993 to 2002.  Trans Am was the name given to Pontiac Firebirds with a specialty package typically upgrading both performance and appearance.  For more information on this iconic automobile see Wikipedia.


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Macro Monday - Giraffe

This little 6 inch wooden giraffe was carved by someone in our companion diocese in Africa and sold as part of a fund raiser.  I thought he was a cute little fellow.

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Black & White Weekend - Big Bluff

Big Bluff recreation area, Buffalo River National Park, northwest Arkansas


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Weekend Reflections - Rain at Last

After such a dry summer we are still behind on rain.  January has seen very mild temperatures but very little rain.  Not to complain, this time last winter we had 20 inches of snow.

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Skywatch Friday - Through the Sycamores

Blue sky behind Sycamore trees.

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Sepia Scenes - The Colonial Building

The Colonial Building at East 15th Street and South Quaker Avenue was built in 1927.

  Here it is again in September 2009.  It has withstood the test of time.

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Ruby Tuesday - Acura NSX

Acura NSX, a 2 seat mid-engine sports car made by Honda.  There is an interesting Wikipedia article about it HERE.

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Macro Monday - Little Bird

This little bird is ready for winter.




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Weekend Black and White - Warehouse Market

The original Warehouse Market Building, 925 South Elgin Avenue, Tulsa. Built in 1929.

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Skywatch Friday - Change in the Weather

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Ruby Tuesday - Christ the King

Sacristy window in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Christ the King with dove.

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Macro Monday - Japanese Beetle

Enough dreary winter weather, let's recall bright summer flowers and the critters that feed on them.  While not exactly our friend, at least they are colorful.

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Black & White Weekend - Black Angus Cows

Black Angus are prized as beef cattle.

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Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

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Ruby Tuesday - The Noble Dog

The noble dog waiting patiently for a walk with his new red collar and leash. Smokey is eleven and one half years old and still in great shape. He is an American Pit Bull Terrier and the most gentle loving dog I have ever had.  Since he was 10 weeks old he has been taught good manners.  He will not lick, will not jump up on you, will not jump up on the bed or on furniture unless invited. He just looks up at you expectantly waiting to be petted. He especially likes having his ears rubbed.   He is especially gentle with children.   If the child starts to get too rough or tries to ride him like a horsey, Smokey will just quietly walk away and retire to the bedroom.  

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Weekend Black and White - Cabin

From Booker T. Washington National Park.

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Skywatch Friday - Kiddy Park

The Kiddie Park at 78th and South Riverside Drive.  We woke up to a little snow on Thursday morning.  Nothing special,  just enough to remind us that it is January and spring is still a little ways off.


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Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

Red shingle siding and a screened in front porch.

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Ruby Tuesday - Someday Summer

Even though we have had a fairly mild winter so far in Tulsa, nothing is blooming and the trees are bare.  If we want color we will have to think about summer when the Zinnias are in bloom and the butterflies are fluttering.

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Macro Monday - US One Dollar Coin

I bought a sandwich from a vending machine today, put a $5 bill into the slot and got back $1.25 in coin for change.  Not 5 quarters, but a dollar coin and a quarter.  From 1794 until 1978 the one dollar coin was large and heavy and until 1964 were made primarily of silver, hence the "silver dollar".  Beginning in 1979 a new smaller dollar coin was introduced.  It is estimated that if the new smaller dollar coin were to replace the dollar bill the savings over 30 years would be about $5.5 Billion dollars.

Unfortunately the smaller coin has been very unpopular and is rarely seen in common circulation. About the only place it is used is in vending machines.  There are several series of the new coin.  This is the reverse (tails) of the Presidential series.  The obverse (heads) is the portrait of one of the presidents this being a 2011 coin with Ulysses S. Grant.  The history of the American dollar is quite interesting and this is already too wordy.  If you want to read all about it see Wikipedia.


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SOOC - EAT MOR CHIKIN

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Weekend Reflections - Strange Bright Light

Wednesday I stopped by Philbrook Art Center to see its current exhibit of European Masterworks on loan from the Speed Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.  I came out just after 5 PM and looked across the street at a brilliant yellow light.  At first I thought a house was on fire.  Then on second look I thought it was some sort of large incandescent light.  By the time I reached my van the light shifted a bit and I realized that I was looking at the reflection of the late afternoon sun on the windowpanes of the house just across from the entrance.  I thought I would try and get a picture of it but by the time I got inside, took my camera out of its bag and maneuvered back to the right angle, the sun had dropped just enough so that the reflection had disappeared.  It is surprising how quickly the light can change late in the afternoon.  So Friday I drove back over to Philbrook at 5:00 PM, found the right spot, and got my picture.  Seen through my zoom lens it lacks the element of surprise that caught my attention earlier but is still an interesting photograph.  I hope you enjoy it.


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Skywatch Friday - Through the Trees

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Sepia Scenes - Birdhouse Gourds

Several years ago I planted some gourd seed along my back fence.  I thought it might be fun to hav e a few gourds to turn into birdhouses or rattles or whatever.  Little did I know how vigorous these things are.  They took over the fence, ran up a utility pole and down the power lines into the next yard.  I had more gourds than I knew what to do with.  I gathered up the ones I could reach and hung them up to dry.  If you think you can't grow stuff, plant gourds, then stand back.

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Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

This very handsome home is rather new and is located on the street that runs up to Philbrook Art Center.  Most of the homes in that area are large and handsome, the new blending in nicely with the old.

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Ruby Tuesday - Lexus SUV

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CDPB Theme for January 2012 - Best of 2011

The CDPB theme for January 1 of 2012 is to pick one photo from all those published in 2011.  Here is the photo of the little bar at the north window of the Jazz Depot, the old Frisco train station in the heart of downtown Tulsa.  The keyboard set into the floor tile made this a natural for both Weekend Reflections and the Black and White Weekend memes.  It has kind of a Humphrey Bogart feel about it that I like.  Thank you for visiting and have a Happy New Year.

A City Daily Photo Blog (CDPB) is a blog that publishes a photo each day taken in and around a particular city.  Currently there are 2,366 such blogs.  Tulsa Gentleman is a City Daily Photo Blog for Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The first day of each month there is a theme for all City Daily Photo Blogs.


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SOOC - Prize Winning Poster

Our son-in-law Jeff is a graphics designer and entered a nationwide poster contest for President Obama's re-election campaign .  His was the winning poster out of over 1,000 entries.  It is a clever image and we are very proud of him.  I don't think there was a big prize other than bragging rights and a t-shirt but  I suspect we will see it next year during the campaign.  Remember, you saw it here first.

And to all, we wish you a very Happy New Year filled with health, prosperity, and peace.  God bless us, every one.


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Weekend Black and White - Horses

Horses seen at Booker T. Washington National Park.


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Skywatch Friday - Blue Skies in Tulsa

A beautiful blue winter sky framing my favorite Sycamore.

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Thursday Challenge: Light - Bedside Lamp

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Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

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Ruby Tuesday - A Nice Red Lobster

Lobsters are not native to the waters of Oklahoma but are much appreciated when the opportunity presents itself.  This is sort of a before and after shot of a nice lobster who came to visit.  He was very nice.

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Christmas Closeup - The Face of Christmas

This is Wren's first Christmas.  She may be unsure of the details but she knows a good time when she sees it.  Nothing sums up the joy of Christmas like the face of a child.

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SOOC - Hallelujah, Christ is Born

The Altar of Christ Church Episcopal in Tulsa, Oklahoma all set for Christmas Eve Mass at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 24, 2011.  It was a fine service with lessons, carols and a festival eucharist.

Now we are home stuffed with Sue's home made cookies and a pot of tea, ready for bed and a Christmas day of gifts, family games, and roast turkey with all the trimmings.  It is a fitting birthday celebration for the one who came into this world to become man and demonstrate for us the love God has for all man kind.

We pray for all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and the peace of God that passes all understanding.

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B&W Weekend - Away in a Manger

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Wordless Wednesday - Meet Paulina

Susan and her daughter Jennifer drove up to Chicago to be with her son Mark and his wife Elena when she had her baby.

This is their 5th little girl and just beautiful at 7 pounds and a few ounces. Mother and child are doing fine. They told me that when she started her serious contractions Mark rushed her to the hospital and the time between check in and delivery was a scant 20 minutes. I guess practice makes perfect.

In the automobile industry they call this just in time" delivery.  Her sisters were very glad to greet her and took turns holding their new sister.



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Macro Monday - Blue Bicycles

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SOOC - Santa Claus

I was the Santa for Tulsa's Woodland Hills Mall for 6 seasons after I retired from 30 years with American Airlines.  I had to give that up for health reasons but I still dust off the suit for my favorite charity, the New Hope Ministry which provides activities and mentoring for children with a family member in prison.  My friend and foster son Mike Foster came along to assist me and these are his children.  They are Gavin, Heaven, and Avery.  Merry Christmas to all.

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Black & White Weekend - Corral

Booker T. Washington National Park, Virginia


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Wordless Wednesday - Midtown Doors

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Ruby Tuesday - Reds vs. Blues

Youth soccer has become as popular as Little League baseball.  But it is not for the faint of heart as indicated by the grimace on the face of the coach seen wringing his hands from the sidelines.


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Macro Monday - Golden Yellow Rose

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SOOC - Saint Nicholas

Last Sunday was the Sunday closest to December which is Saint Nicholas day for those liturgical churches that keep track of that sort of thing.  As it turns out, because of my white beard and robust figure I have been called upon to represent both Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas on many occasions and have excellent costumes for both characters.  Actually, both costumes represent the same character separated by about 16 centuries.  In any case I was dressed up in my finest Cope and Mitre and played St Nicholas after church while an skilled photographer took photographs of any and all who wished to pose on St Nick's knee.  The lovely woman in the picture above is none other than my dear wife Susan.

Merry Christmas!



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