Yesterday, October 14th, 2017, would have been 95 years young. She was a remarkable woman. I miss her so much. So, today's post is a tribute to my grandma. This is her story. Muriel Janette (Larson) Hayes was born October 14th, 1922, in Hendrum, Minnesota. She was the third child of Lars and Cora (Herbranson) … Continue reading My Grandma
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Spring is on the Way
Living in Oklahoma, the weather is rather unpredictable. Here it February 21st and it is sunny and 72 degrees outside. Just a few years ago we had blizzard conditions during this same time. So how do we know for sure when Spring has arrived? I've lived here all my whole life, and there is no … Continue reading Spring is on the Way
Welcome Back
Well a new school year has started. It seems like just yesterday I was starting the 2012-2013 school year. I am sitting here listening to the Oklahoma State/UTSA game. We are winning and my man JW Walsh is starting quarterback. I am happy, happy, happy. I am also going to school this year. I am … Continue reading Welcome Back
First Day of Classes
When I first went to work at Keystone my classes were scattered throughout the day. The last couple of years my classes have been only in the afternoon, leaving me the mornings to prepare and do other library duties. This year my classes start around 11 am and end around 3 pm. Basically, my classes … Continue reading First Day of Classes
Long Time No Blog
Well, it's been awhile since my last post. Where do I begin? First of all, my Oklahoma State Cowboys only lost one game last year, won the Big 12 Championship, beat Oklahoma, and won the Fiesta Bowl. It was an amazing season. Second, I had some health problems coupled with some depression, anger, and discouragement. … Continue reading Long Time No Blog
Cattle Update
We have a baby. My mom sent me a text informing me one of my cows had calved. Keep in mind when we got them they were marked between 2 and 7 months bred. Wrong! We have also lost two cows. One was gassed up pretty bad when she got off the truck and was bleeding. … Continue reading Cattle Update
Catching Up
Well, life has been busy this week. In the last week I've gone to two college football games, a launch party, and a centennial celebration. Last Saturday was my alma mater's, Oklahoma State, season opener against Lousiana. We won 61-34, what great way to start the season. Sunday my church celebrated the launch of our television show. We … Continue reading Catching Up
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