In Other Words with Dave
I’m pretty good at sitting and reclining. I may even be an expert, as evidenced by our worn-out sectional in the den. This gray-green, low-slung beauty has been a trooper. It hugged us through the pandemic, provided much-needed rest through my chemo treatments, and was our companion through countless binge-worthy (and not-so-binge-worthy) Netflix series. On…
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Forever Loving Jay!
It has been two years since my son, Jay took his flight to heaven. Two years of missing his hugs, laughter, love, singing, dancing, teasing and all that made Jay unique. Two years without Sunday morning church, Sonic runs, trips to Arkansas and daily mac & cheese. Two years without Jay! I wrote this poem…
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In Other Words with Dave
We brought our own chairs. We sat, we enjoyed, we left. It was another fun concert experience at Heard on Hurd. This summer concert series has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing string of concertgoing events. In June, Alison and I bought tickets to Neil Young. We planned a midweek getaway, drove through…
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Sitting in Our Sadness
Sometimes in life we need to sit in the middle of our sadness. At least it seems that way to me. I’m not a counselor or bereavement specialist, but I’ve been through enough grief to warrant an opinion. I was one week into my 22nd birthday when my sweet mother-in-law died at the age of…
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A LOOK Back: Class of 1971
From the 1960s to mid-1970s, the Edmond High School yearbooks featured a two-page color photo of the senior class. Each year was photographed at a different and highly-recognizable location. Most had the students gathered on or around an iconic local feature, such as a rock wall, playground equipment, and one year, an airplane! This image…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison’s a little bit Garth. And I’m a little bit Springsteen. She likes to shop local boutiques. I’d rather hang out at Cars & Coffee. She’s into spicy, or as she calls it, “flavorful” food – hot honey, onion jam, balsamic this, reduced that. I’m fine with a chicken breast, but please go easy on…
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Come Fly With Me!
Some years ago I did a lot of speaking events and I especially liked telling funny stories at the beginning of my talks. My son, Aaron thinks I should share some of those stories with my readers. So here’s one from way back! First of all, I don’t like to fly. But here I was…
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In Other Words with Dave
It’s an exciting time when your child gets their first apartment. They’re on their own, working, paying bills, being responsible – figuring it all out. As proud parents, we can breathe a sigh of relief. Wait. Hold it – a dog? You don’t need a dog – that’s a huge commitment. What if something happens,…
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My Surprise Shopping Spree
I did something crazy today. I went shopping at a fairly high-end ladies boutique wearing cruddy clothes. I had been to a plant nursery and purchased outdoor flowers, the reason for my old jeans and God Bless America shirt with missing sparkles. But I’d read that this ladies shop had a sale so I stopped…
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A LOOK Back: 1980’s LibertyFest Parade
LibertyFest has been an Edmond tradition for over 50 years, but Edmond began celebrating the Fourth of July long before the first official LibertyFest in 1973. Edmond’s first documented Fourth of July celebration took place in 1890 when Edmond had a population of less than 300. While some Independence Day celebrations and activities in Edmond…
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In Other Words with Dave
I have no idea how to farm or raise cattle, make a candle, or bake pretzel bread, but I do know where to get amazing local products. Have you been to the Edmond Farmer’s Market? Let’s go. I’ll show you around. It opens at 8 AM, but I suggest you get there early. You know…
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