Category Archives: family

BARRINGER HOUSE

Posted on April 22, 2021 by oneta hayes

Sammy and I went to Ada, Ok. to visit with our son, Carl, and his family on Easter Sunday. The house they were living in has an interesting history. It is called the Barringer House built in 1907. They are … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRYDON

Posted on March 29, 2021 by oneta hayes

I sat observing a great-nephew at Christmas time. Brydon had received a Lego kit. He went directly to a card table, pulled out the book, looked at the first few pages, then back to the first to see what pieces … Continue reading →

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AUTOGRAPHED CABINET

Posted on March 24, 2021 by oneta hayes

The cabinet above belonged to my Great-grandmother Moore; it is now in the possession of my sister. Our grandchildren are now able to read some of the highlights of day. The notations are written on the inside of the two … Continue reading →

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THAT DRIVES ME TO DRINK

Posted on March 20, 2021 by oneta hayes

I made a reservation to have my fingernails done. Noon tomorrow? Okay, fine. About 15 minutes later I got a call asking if I could come in at 4:00 today. Okay, fine. I arrived on time. The place was full … Continue reading →

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SO DIFFERENT TO BE SO MUCH ALIKE

Posted on March 13, 2021 by oneta hayes

Aunt Delma’s birthday was last week. As usual I am remembering late. I am cut/paste the blog from five years ago. In this cancel culture time, I dare say there are a lot of bigots who have pegged Aunt Delma … Continue reading →

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GRANNETH’S PET?

Posted on February 23, 2021 by oneta hayes

Edith Murray was called Granneth by her family.  She liked it much better than Grandma Edith.  The little ones learned quickly to say something that sounded like Granneth.  Her grandchildren were always anxious to show off their new ones as … Continue reading →

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UNDER THE WEATHER? YES!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by oneta hayes

Sounds like I might not have time to design a blog pleasing to your eyes, sweetly fragrant to your nose, drops of wine on your lips, blankkie-snuggly to your touch, and a joyfully chanted tune in your ears BUT I … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLYDE

Posted on February 1, 2021 by oneta hayes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLYDE To my one and only brother, Just him,  I’ve got no other. Here’s  how we got one another, It’s cause we have the same dad and mother. Just want you to know I have no druther Than … Continue reading →

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LEAVING A LEGACY

Posted on December 27, 2020 by oneta hayes

The top image is the news release about a class I was teaching at the Senior Center a few years ago. The second, below, was the first page of my teaching plans. It was an eight week course. It was … Continue reading →

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CONGRATULATIONS, EVAN

Posted on December 18, 2020 by oneta hayes

Birth, 1998: 3 Pounds, 12 Oz* First picture: Three weeks old: 4 Pounds, 13 Oz Second picture: Twenty-two years old. Bigger than that! “Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.” – Theodore Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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