Oklahoma Rocking

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

It's Not Unusual For One Member of a Family to Make A Step Up in Life...

But, it is unusual for all members of a family to make a Step up, at the same time, in different directions and the whole family be excited and looking forward to what is next. Last year at this time, Family of four moved from Florida to Oklahoma. It was a very hectic time with each of them kind of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Waiting for my Oklahoma "Kids"

Today is the birthday of Son #2 and while I am awaiting Son and Wife, I am trying to figure out how old he is today. I'm not doing too good at that so when he gets here I will ask him. I won't have to ask Daughter-in-Law. When I turned 89, on that same day she turned ten years younger than Son was... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

'T-will Be "Half-rocking" This Time...

Oklahoman's really rock when they are around, no matter how many of them join in the fun. On the 29th this year there will be only two....Son Daniel and his wife....but only "is as only does when it is part of the Sanders Family from the past. Grandson and Granddaughter will be remaining in Tulsa as... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Living Oklahoma...

When Son, his wife and two teens moved from 40 years living in Florida and never having experienced Oklahoma at all, I wondered how the family would take the change. It soon will be that a year has passed and all are still alive and kicking with no major catastrophic problems or major worries. My... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Enid Trashed...

This time it's not fracking that is doing the thrashing and the trashing. It is Tornado Season in Oklahoma and other states on up the line. Son and Family moved from Florida to Oklahoma last August so glad to be away from threats of Hurricanes and house repairs afterward. They have been in Tulsa for... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Remembering...Remembering... February 12

I am celebrating my Dad's 126 th Birthday Today. Of course he is not here with me except in spirit. Who was this man called "Hursel Sanders?" Father, husband, friend,acquaintance--loved by all? Just when one thinks he/she really knows him, another facet of his character is revealed to show more... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

First Snow Ever at Fifteen & Eighteen...

Video's are coming from Tulsa via Son, who of course grew up in Missouri Winter Weather and went to Colorado for fun like tubing and skiing. The videos are of my teen grandkids who are and always have been Floridians. They were not ready for what they got.....a nearly six foot 15 year old boy that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 23, 2026

They Never Considered Snow...

Snow had never been a part of their life in Florida....all those years nary a flake.....only hurricanes. Now, their first forecast of snow and Elizabeth is losing her cool. " Oklahoma braces for record snowfall and dangerous travel as an arctic storm brings freezing temperatures, ice, and wind... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Left Behind...

Part I - Coalgate, Oklahoma and the living was definitely not easy toward the end of the Great Depression.. In fact, it was downright difficult. But no use complaining, no use feelin' sorry for oneself. Papa had died of pneumonia. His funeral service was grand because he had lots of friends in Atoka... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

14. Maminka

I never knew my Grandfather. In the winter of 1934-35 his respiratory problems increased. "In 1934, pneumonia was a significant health concern, especially due to the emerging 'Dust Pneumonia' linked to the Dust Bowl's massive dust storms, causing lung inflammation and respiratory failure." Ben... Sign in to see full entry.

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