Welcome to OK, Mom!

Well, she's actually in Arkansas at the moment, but will be here in the Sooner State tomorrow. Then the fun begins! ...Not. My mother and I get along amicably enough. She calls me weekly (down from twice weekly when I lived in Wichita) and we have a conversation about work, cats, and mutual acquaintances. I tell her what Johnny and...

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In Which the Local Paper is Terrible

I think my least favorite thing about living in Claremore (or any small town) is the local newspaper. I recognize its importance to many citizens; it's where people read about accomplishments of schoolchildren, achievements of local individuals, updates on city government goings-on. I understand those things are important and enjoyable reading material for many. I, however, am not one of those people. To me, the local paper...

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Do you know when the best time for a snack is???

Right after you finish showing me how stupid the lyrics to my favorite songs are!!!!Friggin FRIG Pandora, why must you do this???? Just... STOP OR SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!! BACK STORY: I have paid tribute to vocal timbre over lyric content (style over substance? My best explanation for not really caring about Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, while...

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