Black Bear Diner

On a recent trip into the city, Oklahoma City, we stopped for brunch at Black Bear Diner. It was a day for new experiences, so we decided to give this place a try. The exterior was inviting. Reminded me of a lodge.

The interior was inviting. This is only one room. There is another equally as big.

Enjoyed seeing these bears swinging from the ceiling.

On the south side of the building, there is a large bear holding a huge welcome sign. Easily seen from the street.

I like the humor.

Another fun group.

The food was delicious!  

Looking forward to a return visit. Next time, I think I'll try one of their yummy looking deserts. And, I might stop by their gift shop for a bear mug or two.

Weekend Roundup - L

 This week's assignment: Starts with L, Favorite, and Landscape

Starts with L: LIGHTHOUSE starts with L. This replica is located on the shore of LAKE Hefner in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Favorite: My favorite? A horse of course. This is Reba in the foreground and LIZZY in the background. 

Landscape: I found this picturesque LANDSCAPE in western Oklahoma. It is part of the Wichita Mountains.

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Weekend Roundup - K

 In case anyone is wondering, Blackthorne Cove, my first novel, is doing very well. So far every review has 5 stars on Amazon. I'm surprised, but pleased. I've received a lot of good feedback, which keeps me editing novel #2. Now on to Weekend Roundup.

This week's assignment is Starts with K, Favorite, and Kind.

Starts with K: KAYAK starts with K. Found this man enjoying a beautiful day on a lake in the Wichita Mountains. 

Favorite: I found another favorite horse picture. This is KEMOSABE, my friend.

Kind: Being KIND to one another. I'll scratch your back if you'll scratch mine.

Happy Weekend!

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Weekend Roundup - J

This week's assignment: Starts with J, Favorite, and Jewel.

Starts with J: This is my friend JUBE. He likes nose rubs, neck scratches, carrots, and his favorite—apples.

Favorite: Other than horses, birds are my favorite critter to photograph. This is a dark-eyed JUNCO sitting on the fence.

 Jewel: Diamonds are a girl's best friend, or so 'they' say. This is the most treasured JEWEL in my JEWELRY box. Grandson Adam gave it to me when he was a little feller. I think it cost him a whole nickel. He might have been a little disappointed when the bubble gum machine didn't give him something more manly, but he was excited to give it to me. I still have this beautiful ring and it remains my favorite diamond ever.

Hope you are having a marvelous weekend!

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Weekend Roundup - I

Today's assignment: Starts with I, Favorite, and Insect.

Starts with I: INDIAN starts with I. This old guy has been hanging around a friend's house for several years. He's a lot nicer than he looks.

Favorite: This is my favorite peach picker, IKE.

Insect: I think a dragonfly is considered an INSECT. We have tons of them around here. There is a pond at the edge of our lawn. They keep the mosquito population down. So much, in fact, I rarely ever see one of those pesky little blood suckers. :)

Have a great weekend!

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Saturday Critters - Deer

I tried to get a pic of this fawn staring at me, but by the time I got the camera turned on, it was off like a shot!

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Weekend Roundup - H

Before I get started on this post, I will update you on Blackthorne Cove, the novel you will see listed to the right. I have a lot more sales than I ever imagined and the reviews are about to give me the Big HEAD. I am very HAPPY! Now on to today's business ...

This week's assignment: Starts with H, Favorite, and Half.

Well, I must admit, this is my week. I get to post a HORSE for every category. So here goes:

Starts with H: Meet Reba. She is a red roan. You couldn't ask for a better HORSE to ride.

Of course, there are other things that start with H, like HAY for instance. HAYING season is nearing an end, but these round bales were still in the field.

Favorite: This is a favorite little, although she isn't so little anymore. She is the cover model for a book of short stories I wrote about my life.  It's titled My Life in Shorts. This is how I dressed as a teenager. Cut offs were a thing back then. Anyway, loving the HAT! Sadly, I came along as HATS were going out of style. 

Of course, HORSES are another favorite of mine. Meet Kemosabe. Mr. HANDSOME.

Half: HALF a HORSE is better than no HORSE at all. :)

HAPPY weekend!

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Saturday Critters and The Bird D-Pot

 Okay, so I'm procrastinating. Instead of working on rewrites for my next novel, I'm checking blogs. But, you see, I found these cute little hummingbirds, then a bluebird having a bath, and this cardinal in the evening light. So, thought I would share. 

Happy Sunday!!

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Weekend Roundup - G

 This week's assignment is Starts with G, Favorite, and Great.

Starts with G:  GUITAR starts with G. This is my front porch welcome. Of course, I don't normally leave my Fender out there. It's only posing for the picture.

Favorite: This is my favorite GUY walking beside a GATE, while being followed by GENERAL. 

Great: I think a GREAT egret fits the bill. 

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Blackthorne Cove

 I've been busy over the past year rewriting a novel I finished in 2005. Life got in the way, and it lay dormant in my computer until a computer crash killed the last half. Fortunately, I saved part of it on an external hard drive, but didn't bother doing the same with the rest of it. Thus the rewriting. Now I save my work on the cloud, OneDrive, external hard drive, SD card, a laptop, and this computer. Not taking any chances. I learned my lesson well. :)

Anyway, I finally finished the book. It is available in both paperback and Kindle editions, on Amazon. The link is below if you have any interest in reading it. 

Blackthorne Cove

This is my first full length novel. Over the years I have written 200+ short stories, of which several have been published. I am currently working on another novel tentatively titled He Watches.

The Bird D'Pot

I'm not sure what kind of bird this is. Possibly a Black-headed Grosbeak? Looking for confirmation or correction. This picture was taken in May of this year.  

Great-crested Flycatcher high up in a dead tree. 

Indigo Bunting

Happy Sunday!

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Saturday Critters

Mama chicken and her babies. 

Horse catching up on all the gossip across the fence.

Whiskey. My favorite horse to photograph. He enjoys carrots and apples.

Happy Weekend!

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Weekend Roundup - F

The assignment this week is: Starts with F, Favorite, and Flag.

Starts with F: To celebrate the release of my very first full length novel, Hubby took me to Tishomingo a.k.a. Tish. We had lunch at Blake Shelton's establishment, Ole Red. This is a mural on the window of The Dog House, which is his music venue. It's a picture of Blake's FARM truck. I'm sure in reality, his is a bit newer, but I do like this style. 

Favorite: I tried to come up with a way to have a horse in my favorite category, but wanted it to begin with F. FILLY begins with F and this is a lovely little lady.

Flag: I took a picture of these FLAGS last summer when we made our annual pilgrimage to Wyoming. Our FAVORITE state. We would move there except for the cold winters. 
Happy Weekend!

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The Bird D'Pot

Birds are scarce right now, but did find this blue heron and great egret on a fishing expedition.

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Saturday Critters - Deer

 Early morning visitor. Bath time. 

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