Category Archives: family

MEET MY BROTHER – CLYDE RODGERS

Posted on November 14, 2021 by oneta hayes

Come let us reason together, I say.  I am eighty-seven years old; Clyde was eighty-five.  Reason will tell you I knew him for all his days.  Longer than anyone here.  Right?  Of course. So I also knew the eighty-five year … Continue reading →

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DAVID TIES THE KNOT

Posted on October 27, 2021 by oneta hayes

David is my late-thirties grandson who has made life an adventure. In the mix he has met some very nice girls but no one really KO’d him until Oriana. She won my heart quickly also. The marriage took place in … Continue reading →

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GRANDMOTHERING

Posted on October 14, 2021 by oneta hayes

It is time to put my mind to the Thanksgiving/Christmas family times.  Thanksgiving is November 25 and Christmas is December 25.  At least that is on the calendar for 2021.  Dr. Fauci may be cancelling but most of us have … Continue reading →

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CLAREMORE HOUSE

Posted on May 13, 2021 by oneta hayes

In 1982 when Sammy and I moved from Okla. City to Claremore, my heart had not quit being a primary school teacher. I left teaching first/second grade to teaching the reading lab in a junior high school. I carried a … Continue reading →

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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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