In Other Words with Dave
Not too long ago, it seemed every vacant storefront in Edmond became a medical marijuana dispensary almost overnight. I wasn’t exactly their target customer, but I had to admire the creativity. Some of those dispensary names were pun-tastic and deserved advertising awards. A few years later, the commercial real estate trend shifted to car washes….
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Wonderings and Ponderings!
Are you a wonder-er like me? Do you ponder things? I wonder why I’m the only person I know who doesn’t like strawberries. I’m also curious as to who might have the exact August birthdate as me? My late husband got used to my “wonderings,” but even he and my eldest son sometimes found humor…
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In Other Words with Dave
In 1976, on the Fourth of July, I was a 13-year-old kid standing on a rooftop in New Jersey with my family, watching hundreds of tall ships from around the world sail down the Hudson River toward New York Harbor. The event was called Operation Sail 1976. This massive gathering of ships was the centerpiece…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
When I was in the 8th grade, I missed a question on a history test. An important question. And being a patriot, my teacher, Mr. Nobles, made me write the following sentence 500 times. “Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.” That’s right. 500 times. Believe me, I never forgot who wrote that document or…
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In Other Words with Dave
His name was Winfield Miller, and even after 50 years, Father’s Day still brings back vivid memories — his little black Corvair with red interior, building model tanks and airplanes together, laughing over the Sunday comics, and the heartbreaking progression of Lou Gehrig’s disease. I was 14 years old when he died. I was adopted…
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The Cookie jar
Recently, a friend and I spent a couple of hours at an antique mall. What a fun time. Not only did we find old treasures that neither of us had ever seen before, but I also saw things I grew up with. I guess that sort of makes me an antique also. But I especially…
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In Other Words with Dave
The Go-Go’s, an all-female pop band from the early ’80s, told us, “Vacation, all I ever wanted.” Apparently, they’ve never met the Miller household circa 2026. Because for the first time in a long time, we don’t really want to go anywhere. It’s become a popular question: “Any trips planned for this summer?” Our friends…
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My Mama and My Mom-in-Law!
May brings a beautiful tribute to mothers and I’m thankful that I had one of the best. I was also fortunate to have an exceptional mother-in-law. And somewhere along the way, these mothers became friends, even though they barely knew each other before my wedding. While my “brand-new” husband, Carl, was overseas, I attended and…
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In Other Words with Dave
There we were at the Home & Garden Show, standing in front of the perfect bathroom display: a gleaming white freestanding tub, a floating double vanity with beautiful stainless fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower. Alison said, “Our bathroom could look like this.” And just like that, our bathroom remodel went from “someday” to “apparently this…
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Jay’s Special Gift!
I’ve always loved moonlight. It’s beautiful and serene. And for me it holds something unique. After my husband died, my son, Jay, with Down syndrome, would watch for the moon each night and when he saw it, he would throw kisses and wave and shout, “Hi Daddy!” It touched my heart. I asked Jay if…
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In Other Words with Dave
Ah, March. It’s time to clean out those flower beds and reorganize the garage. Dig through the pantry for ancient relics (I’m looking at you, minced clams from 2018), load up the car with things we don’t use, clothes that don’t fit, and Christmas gifts we can’t regift – then drop them off at the…
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