Saturday, December 28, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
KTUL Video: The Ancient Forest at Keystone Lake
KTUL anchor Charles Ely recently visited the old-growth forest west of Tulsa near Keystone Lake. It's worth a visit. But if you can't get there in person, the link is here: Ancient Forest.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Kathy Taylor Dings Our 'Facebooking' Mayor
The AltTulsa gang has been lying low in recent months, holding our tongue on most Tulsa and Sooner state matters.
But we were roused from our slumber this week by a campaign mailer from mayoral candidate Kathy Taylor. According to the flyer, "crime has spiked [in Tulsa] this year" and Mayor Bartlett has been neglecting the issue.
Instead of fighting crime, Taylor's mailer claims, Bartlett has been "Facebooking."
Yes, Sooner fans, "Facebooking" is now a verb—and, in this case, not one that flatters the incumbent mayor.
According to Taylor's material, the mayor's been "Facebooking" about playing the harmonica, tailgate parties and (really!) Shark Week.
We've got nothing against the harmonica, but we do take exception to Bartlett's endorsement of Shark Week. It's silly.
Speaking of silly, we also think "Facebooking" should not be turned into a verb. Facebook is the brand name for a social media company. It's not a verb.
But we were roused from our slumber this week by a campaign mailer from mayoral candidate Kathy Taylor. According to the flyer, "crime has spiked [in Tulsa] this year" and Mayor Bartlett has been neglecting the issue.
Instead of fighting crime, Taylor's mailer claims, Bartlett has been "Facebooking."
Yes, Sooner fans, "Facebooking" is now a verb—and, in this case, not one that flatters the incumbent mayor.
According to Taylor's material, the mayor's been "Facebooking" about playing the harmonica, tailgate parties and (really!) Shark Week.
We've got nothing against the harmonica, but we do take exception to Bartlett's endorsement of Shark Week. It's silly.
Speaking of silly, we also think "Facebooking" should not be turned into a verb. Facebook is the brand name for a social media company. It's not a verb.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Epic Sports Fail in the Tulsa World: Columnist Hoover's OU Prediction Blows Up—Way, Way Up
We've been AWOL in recent months, holding our tongue on all manner of political nonsense and many other controversies and issues. (The Tea Party, anyone?)
But we can't resist a little snarkiness in the wake of sports columnist John Hoover's bold predictions about the Red River Rivalry.
Writing in Saturday's Tulsa World, Hoover was unequivocal: OU would win—no doubt, no question.
Here's the lead sentence of his column, written hours before the kickoff: "This year's Red River Rivalry is already over."
Hoover went on: "And the Sooners won. Again."
The Sooners are better prepared, Hoover wrote. OU has a better quarterback, a better offensive line, and a better defense, he said. And this: OU "owns every mental edge and emotional advantage."
With OU a 14-point favorite, the final score should be, in Hoover's words, "a mere formality." Mac Brown's Texas Longhorns were desperate, Hoover concluded. Bob Stoops has Brown's number.
Bold words from a columnist who knows his football. Then they played the game.
In case you missed it, Texas dominated. The final score was 36-20—a Texas "blowout," as Hoover admitted in Sunday's column. Curiously, he didn't mention his bold Saturday predictions.
How do you like your crow, Mr. Hoover? You might try it with a little Texas hot sauce. Enjoy.
But we can't resist a little snarkiness in the wake of sports columnist John Hoover's bold predictions about the Red River Rivalry.
Writing in Saturday's Tulsa World, Hoover was unequivocal: OU would win—no doubt, no question.
Here's the lead sentence of his column, written hours before the kickoff: "This year's Red River Rivalry is already over."
Hoover went on: "And the Sooners won. Again."
The Sooners are better prepared, Hoover wrote. OU has a better quarterback, a better offensive line, and a better defense, he said. And this: OU "owns every mental edge and emotional advantage."
With OU a 14-point favorite, the final score should be, in Hoover's words, "a mere formality." Mac Brown's Texas Longhorns were desperate, Hoover concluded. Bob Stoops has Brown's number.
Bold words from a columnist who knows his football. Then they played the game.
In case you missed it, Texas dominated. The final score was 36-20—a Texas "blowout," as Hoover admitted in Sunday's column. Curiously, he didn't mention his bold Saturday predictions.
How do you like your crow, Mr. Hoover? You might try it with a little Texas hot sauce. Enjoy.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
This Land Presents: A Blue Whale Video Story
Imaginary Oklahoma - The Blue Whale of Catoosa from THIS LAND PRESS on Vimeo.
From the good folks at This Land, a video adaptation of a short story by Craig Morgan Teicher.
From the good folks at This Land, a video adaptation of a short story by Craig Morgan Teicher.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Tulsa People Interview: Philbrook goes contemporary
In case you missed it, Tulsa's Philbrook Museum recently opened its new Brady Arts District location, another reason the downtown arts scene is thriving.
Our friends at Tulsa People produced this interview on the new space and its collection of Native American art and artifacts and its contemporary art collection.
Click here: Video: Philbrook goes contemporary
Our friends at Tulsa People produced this interview on the new space and its collection of Native American art and artifacts and its contemporary art collection.
Click here: Video: Philbrook goes contemporary
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Good Stuff: Chili Relleno at Cowgirl's in Santa Fe
Monday, July 1, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Wine Blogging: A Rich Malbec Called 'Stark Raving'
We can't claim great expertise in the field, but we have done some reading (and serous tasting) over the years and we have developed some favorite varietals and styles. A recent passion is the Malbec grape and the rich, red Argentinian Malbec wines increasingly popular in the U.S.
We found the bottle pictured above—called Stark Raving (a great name, by the way)—on a recent trip to New Mexico. This Malbec was rich, soft, perhaps a little inky (in a good way). The label refers to "soft notes of berries," which we could taste, but we take issue with the label's claim to "smoky bacon" in this bottle.
But no matter. Stark Raving went well with a southwestern chicken pizza on a blue corn crust, so we're not complaining.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Cleveland Indians Abandon Offensive Chief Wahoo Hat
News from the wonderful world of sports, courtesy of Think Progress:
The Cleveland Indians have spent the last few years shuffling their racist Chief Wahoo logo, a Sambo-like Native American caricature that wears a gaudy grin, to the backburner. Once the team’s primary logo, Chief Wahoo still appears the Indians’ uniforms, albeit in a less prominent fashion.
Cleveland Indians Abandon Offensive Fourth Of July Chief Wahoo Hat
The Cleveland Indians have spent the last few years shuffling their racist Chief Wahoo logo, a Sambo-like Native American caricature that wears a gaudy grin, to the backburner. Once the team’s primary logo, Chief Wahoo still appears the Indians’ uniforms, albeit in a less prominent fashion.
Cleveland Indians Abandon Offensive Fourth Of July Chief Wahoo Hat
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Tulsa's Newest Public Art: Woody Guthrie
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Letterman Rips Sen. Inhofe for Newtown Comments
Comedian David Letterman didn't hold back last night in his criticism of Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe, ripping the former Tulsa mayor for his recent (and quite idiotic) comments about the Newtown, Conn., parents who have been pushing for gun control legislation.
Unsurprisngly, the parents of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims have been outspoken about the need for background checks, limits on magazine capacity and other measures to control guns and gun violence.
But Inhofe recently claimed—without a shred of evidence—that it's all Obama's fault. He made them do it.
This is classic Inhofe, mouthing spurious right-wing talking points without regard to actual facts.
For his part, Letterman was having none of it, showing a portrait of a smiling Inhofe and naming him naming "Stooge of the Night."
It's an "honor" richly deserved.
Unsurprisngly, the parents of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims have been outspoken about the need for background checks, limits on magazine capacity and other measures to control guns and gun violence.
But Inhofe recently claimed—without a shred of evidence—that it's all Obama's fault. He made them do it.
This is classic Inhofe, mouthing spurious right-wing talking points without regard to actual facts.
For his part, Letterman was having none of it, showing a portrait of a smiling Inhofe and naming him naming "Stooge of the Night."
It's an "honor" richly deserved.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday in the Park: Outdoor Market at Guthrie Green Draws a Crowd to the Brady Arts District
Friday, April 12, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Performing Stories: An Inspiring Family Tale
We just happened to run across this video of a 15-year-old telling a family story as a part of the Snap Judgment radio/performance series. It starts rather slow, but it builds to something inspiring.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Literary Rewind: Rich Fisher's Studio Tulsa Interview with Wendell Berry
In case you missed it, the acclaimed author Wendell Berry was in town last month to accept the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award at the Tulsa City-County Library.
Berry is a Kentucky-based poet, novelist and essayist who has written extensively about the human connection to the land. His December talk at the library was standing room only, a sign of Berry's popularity among a cross-section of Tulsa-area readers.
Rich Fisher of Public Radio Tulsa interviewed Berry before his Tulsa appearance, an interview that is worth a second hearing. A link to the interview can be found here.
Berry is a Kentucky-based poet, novelist and essayist who has written extensively about the human connection to the land. His December talk at the library was standing room only, a sign of Berry's popularity among a cross-section of Tulsa-area readers.
Rich Fisher of Public Radio Tulsa interviewed Berry before his Tulsa appearance, an interview that is worth a second hearing. A link to the interview can be found here.
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