Like my mom, Frankie Hill, I would much rather be digging in the dirt than doing household chores. For me, gardening is about making connections through the Southern tradition of pass-along plants. Mom’s lily of the valley, Grandmother Carpenter’s prize iris, Mrs. Chapman’s larkspur, Mrs. Birchall’s poppies, and so many others bring such sweet memories each spring. Many of my plant benefactors are enjoying heaven’s gardens now, but I continue to feel their love every time I step outside.
I must confess, I love being crafty, but I’m the worst at actually carving out time and space in my life to be creative. Crafting takes money, time and energy. All the things that most people never have enough of. (I know, I’m not doing a good job of selling this whole DIY “Do it yourself” thing… stay with me though.)
Coffee can be an object of conversation or a tool to eliminate the tired underneath our eyes and you can bet that Oklahoma City has plenty of places to quench your craving! Something I love about coffee is the way to drink it; slow and methodically. This slowness of time allows us to rest in Christ or even fellowship with those that we love.
September 26 is National Pancake (i.e. hotcake, griddle cake, flapjack) Day. Not sure who decides these national and international obscure food holidays, but I would love to hug their necks. Who am I to go against what those who have gone before me and deemed worthy of celebrating? I say hand me a whisk and some Maple syrup and point me to the griddle.
Three years ago, I found myself in a losing battle against materialism. I was an unhappy shopaholic who couldn’t keep a budget to save her life. Research shows clutter can compound stress and anxiety in our lives, but I didn’t need research to confirm what I was experiencing. We already have enough stressors in our life that we can’tcontrol, which is why I’ve become a big fan of the recent “tidying” craze inspired by Marie Kondo.
There is something about the summertime that just gets us excited to explore our city and try new things. What is better than finding a new favorite spot or activity in the city? Finding a new favorite spot or activity that is FREE! Here’s a sample of free things to do as you explore OKC this Summer...
