I have returned, relatively unscathed, from time with my parents and extended family.
Most of my predictions came true, particularly regarding my new place. And, oddly enough, retirement? Really Mom, you're that worried about my retirement? 'Cause I have money taken out every paycheck to go into my retirement fund. And I think I'm doing okay with how it is being invested and what not.
The wedding was nice enough. But noone mentioned that one must hike in 1/2 mile (hi, not in hiking shoes, pretty red dress shoes) to get to the actual wedding site. It was at a forest preserve type park. With a big tent. And a band to provide the music.
A band called "Skunk Holler". They weren't half bad actually. And what can one expect when his family raises cattle? It was his cousin's band.
I didn't take any pictures with my camera though. Sorry.
I met the latest girlfriend of one of my cousins. They move to Arizona after he graduates from pharmacy school. That's not going to last too long but she seems to be a strong woman so she'll be okay. He's just not that serious about her is all. Also my cousin said that if his sister gets married a third time he won't go to the wedding (this is her second marriage). I hope it will last.
And my cousin's boy, who is half black, quarter white and quarter mexican, is having social issues, like he's really shy, because he's the darkest kid around. This makes my heart hurt quite a bit. He's such a good kid. And beautiful. Just not like the people he sees all the time in the middle of Oklahoma.
Thank God I don't live in Oklahoma. I think I would die.
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I would die if I lived in Oklahoma, too. I hate that place...
I was born there and they educated my father, so I can't say I hate it. I just think I would die if I lived there...
So if you didn't take pictures with your camera could you draw some and post them? Just kidding..I know you're busy. Maybe stick people?
did i know you are an okie too? i was born in Tulsa...and haven't ever been back.
you guys gotta give the Cherokees props, though. seriously, there are some beautiful people who still live there. (did i mention my husband is Cherokee?)
my dad grew up there in Talequah, child of missionaries on the indian reservation. they had a Bible school...and i guess a really great time growing up there. there were snakes and leeches, tics and a river for skinnydipping....
but i'm not sure about OK today.
my heart hurts for days that will never come again.
i...still...can't...believe...what...happened...to...the...indians....
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