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Red Cross Day in Oklahoma March 03, 2011 | Leave a comment The Legislature did something productive today. Here’s a press release from the speaker’s office: Lawmakers approved a resolution today to designate March 3 as Red Cross Day and March as Red Cross Month. House Resolution 1009, by state Rep. Joe Dorman, recognizes the Red Cross for its work in responding to... Read More

Paper is hilarious! March 02, 2011 Read More

Corrections are appreciated March 01, 2011 Good reporters appreciate when they’re corrected. I know that most of the time I’m kind of snarky, but I really am serious this time. Like everyone and like any job, we make mistakes. But I would much, much, much rather fix a mistake than let it hang there, looking like some kind of festering wound. Sick.... Read More

LOLcats to pass the time February 28, 2011 And this one, in honor of my husband, who was distraught to learn that every day wouldn’t have a party like his first day of kindergarten: Read More

The Jets or the Sharks? February 26, 2011 Read More

Musical redemption February 22, 2011 My husband, who happens to be awesome, surprised me at lunch with Adele’s new CD, “21.” I’ve only listened to it once, but I really love it so far. Read More

Rockin’ for a Reason February 22, 2011 Want to rock out? Yes. Want to have a good reason to do so? Yes. Then, folks, this is it. Here’s information from the Oklahoma Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: OKLAHOMA CITY—The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Junior Board, a group of local high school students, is holding its third... Read More

Do I have bad taste in music? February 22, 2011 There’s been so much said about Lady Gaga‘s new song, “Born This Way.” Lots of people seem to really hate it. I have to go to my music barometer: George Lang. So George wasn’t a fan, saying it sounds like Madonna’s ”Express Yourself.” (And if you haven’t read George’s live blogging of the... Read More

Free book sale tickets! February 21, 2011 Want free tickets to the members preview night of the 32nd annual Friends of the Library Book Sale? Well, I just might have some. Actually, I have four. The first two people to comment on this post will win a pair. The tickets are for the special preview night, which will be 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. The sale is... Read More

It’s Hip to Snip: Spay Day 2011 February 21, 2011 I think we can all agree that “It’s Hip to Snip” is one of the best slogans ever. Seriously. Stop letting your pets get preggers. Celebrate Spay Day 2011 with the Humane Society of the United States tomorrow. There are lots of special events that offer FREE or low-cost spaying and neutering throughout... Read More

How to identify meth labs February 19, 2011 1 Show / Hide Archive Comments The following comments are archived from the original publication of this post Patty on Feb 20, 2011 @ 10:56 pm Read More

How to help Officer Chad Peery February 18, 2011 A fund has been set up to help the family of Officer Chad Peery. Peery was beaten while trying to break up a fight at an Oklahoma City bar. Here a press release from the Oklahoma City Police Department: Incident # 11-011433 Arrested Person #1: Rinken, Joshua Bernard (W/M, DOB: 8/6/1982) of Norman, OK Arrested... Read More

An update on Mollie the dog February 18, 2011 For those of you who have been following the story of the Maughan family and their dog, Mollie, here’s an update sent out by Brian Maughan’s office: For those following the story re Mollie Maughan, update this morning is that she is still in guarded condition but somewhat improved, with chances for survival... Read More

Rap saves the world February 13, 2011 Another problem solved by rap: how to do a Rubik’s cube. Read More

Read about Black History Month with your kids February 12, 2011 I’m always looking for good books to read my daughter because, turns out, there area  lot of dumb children’s books in the world. So here’s a recommended reading list from Reach Out and Read Oklahoma in honor of Black History Month. OKLAHOMA CITY – Reach Out and Read Oklahoma believes in the... Read More