In Other Words with Dave – Buy My Grill
I’m having the garage sale to end all garage sales. Over the past month, I’ve gone room to room, closet to closet, uncovering things I don’t use anymore. They say a good rule of thumb is “If you haven’t used it in six months – get rid of it.” What if I haven’t used the…
Read More >Zoozeum Maker
History enthusiast archives OKC Zoo’s 115-year legacy
Read More >In Other Words with Dave – Things I had hoped to accomplish…
Things I had hoped to accomplish by 55
Read More >XXX Chair
Some anniversaries are meant to be celebrated, some simply get an acknowledgement. I’m not sure where this one falls. Maybe it’s just a milestone – but it’s here. This month marks 30 years without a drink for me. Yep, and I’m not even thirsty. Yes, I’m one of those people who shouldn’t drink. So I…
Read More >Who I am in 2018
I was out for a drive the other day with my dog Bailey in the passenger seat. The top was down on my little convertible, and the sun was blasting us. I’m pretty sure we were both smiling. Then I realized – I’m that middle-aged guy that we’ve all seen at one time or another…
Read More >Who Invited the Yankee?
I received a wedding invitation this past summer. Nothing out of the ordinary – except it was from the family of my late wife, Sandy. How thoughtful… I wonder should I go? I saved the date and got on with my summer. A few months later, I notice Sandy’s cousins are liking some of my…
Read More >Storage Locker Christmas Cheer
‘Twas weeks before Christmas, my stuff’s in the shed No lights or stockings were hung, only my head It’s that time of the year when I wait for a sunny, semi-warm day and point my SUV toward my storage unit. As I navigate through the saddess genre of architecture ever built I locate my rental…
Read More >Tale of 2 Couches
Tale of 2 Couches Last month my girlfriend, Alison, and I both got couches on the same day. But our paths to “rest and relaxation” were very different. She’s a smart shopper and spent multiple evenings and weekends stalking the clearance rooms at Bob Mills and Mathis Brothers for a stylish bargain. She was patient,…
Read More >Let Go!
I attended an industry conference last week with my Back40 creative team in OKC. The conference was interesting and relevant but, like a lot of conferences, it was one day of information packed into a 2-day format – so I had time to network with other attendees. I especially enjoyed visiting with former employees who’ve…
Read More >Talkers Attracted
There’s something about me. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve sensed it for many years. I’m the type of person who people like to talk to – more specifically, talk at. I say “at” because these people don’t want to hear what I have to say. They just want an audience. I am…
Read More >In Other Words with Dave – Pulled Over
I signaled and carefully turned onto a side street. I lowered my window and the mid-afternoon heat quickly poured in. With my hands clearly visible on the steering wheel, I waited for the question. “Do you know why I pulled you over?” I truly didn’t know (unlike some other times). The officer was polite…
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