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
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