pictures, stories, etc with little genealogy

The Old Red Oak Trees

August 23, 2015

Among C.E. Garee’s memorabilia is a 1965 newspaper article about 196 red oak trees that were planted around the University of Oklahoma campus in …

Hearing Mom

May 3, 2015

My Mom, Donna Brown, wrote and presented a humorous speech at Toastmasters District 16 on May 8, 2004 and then Area 0-4 …

March 14, 2015

In the days immediately following my Mom’s death this past November, we had the daunting task of cleaning out her house …

July 11, 2011

The DeFries family must have treasured their photos. At least that’s what I think when I look at my pink …

May 30, 2011

The floats in this parade are full of detail. Are the cars decorated with cotton? Can you imagine making them …

January 30, 2011

Ever feel overwhelmed with albums and photos? Looking at photos out of sequence is fun but leaves me wanting to …

January 17, 2011

Since she couldn’t find an OU flag, she made one but read more about this OU fan. 1972 Sugar Bowl …