Blog Oklahoma Podcast

Our poor little dog Widget threw another fit this morning. Why? Dogs don't know about daylight savings time. They don't realize you've changed the schedule. So this morning and every morning since November 1st around 5 AM Widget has to go outside, now! So it's either wake up, drag myself out of bed, and let the dog out, and attempt to start the day; or let Widget throw a fit for just one more hour. It's a no win situation either way. Yawn! In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and the main street media. Spotlight: Pandora Station Samples: Topic Block: What do you do to try and not get angry about the little annoyances in your life? Music: Links mentioned in this episode:

The 31th of October is very special to me. Not only is it home to one of the cooler holidays, it's also the day I became wedded to my lovely Donna. Thank you for 5 wonderful years. Did you know your fifth wedding anniversary is the wood anniversary?. I'm not sure what I'm suppose to get Donna. Considering the season, I'm thinking of a wooden stake. So she'll have something to protect her from all those Twilight fans. Ooo Creepy! In tribute to this special day stay tuned for a special edition of the podcast. Playlist:

I was driving home from the office yesterday, and what did I see? Christmas decorations. That's right. Christmas decorations. The City of Elk City has already decorated the street lights down Main street with Christmas decorations. The holiday isn't for another two months and It's already Yule time downtown. What happened to Halloween? What happened to celebrating autumn? I haven't even picked up candy for next Saturday night yet, and now you're telling me is time to go shopping for Christmas? In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

It's been cold and dreary out there this week. Autumn has definitely fallen on us. Hopefully everyone got there container plants inside or at least in a protected area. I know we did. I was hoping to get in one last lawn mowing for the season, but that's looking like it's going to have to wait, if it happens at all. I guess I'll just have to suffer a winter with a shaggy brown lawn. Welcome to Autumn. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Music: Links mentioned in this episode:

Due to problems over the weekend. I'm actually recording this on a Tuesday. This might be the fastest podcast I put together. I'm going to test myself on my recording and editing skills, and attempt to get this podcast posted in the shortest amount of time I can. I already have my script written and edited for time, and my music selections are queued up. So on your mark... Get set... In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Music: Links mentioned in this episode: Note: Still took 2 hours to record, mix, and post. Not bad for me. Ha!

Getting a late start on the podcast today. This weekend just happen to fall on the time I do some end of the month processing for the ol' day job. And that purty much eats up most of the day. I almost just called this one, but I thought I'm sure I can get a podcast out, and if you're listening to this, hey, I did. I don't know what about the last quarter of the year seems to just fill up with things that need to be done. I think I have more schedule conflicts this fall than I did all summer long, and I thought the summer was busy. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Cherokee Advocate Music: Links mentioned in this episode:

I'm happy to announce another milestone has been reached, the Blog Oklahoma Podcast has reached 40. And of the few traditions we do have here on the podcast every 10th episode look back on some of the best music played on here on the podcast. Music: Other Music Spectaculars:

It's football season, but that won't stop me from recording a new podcast. Also listen for my special commentary about health insurance reform. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Oklahoma Constitution Music: Links mentioned in this episode:

Every week when I visit many of the member blogs for the podcast I notice some people posted daily, some weekly, some monthly, and others well I think they might have forgotten they have a blog. In this era of Twitter, Facebook, and other like services, many of us forget to post in the long form. So this got me asking myself if I can do something to get you to blog. The answer I got back was probably not, but I'm going to try anyway. So I'm suggesting to the Oklahoma blogging community to declare Wednesday, September 9, 2009 as "Oklahoma, Go Blog Something Day!” There are no suggested topics. No events to promote. No propaganda to spread. In fact there is no reason what so ever for this day other than the fact to get you to post something to your blog. Okay I will suggest one thing, post something longer than 140 characters. This is your opportunity to reestablish yourself in paragraph form. Tell your friends, post to Twitter, Facebook, or where ever you've been hanging out. Encourage your fellow Okl

It's that time of year once again that is both joyous and frustrating for young and old alike. It's back to school time for Oklahoma. It's joyous to see all your school friends again, and frustrating to have to get up before noon now. It's joyous to see your children off to school for another year of education and growth. It's frustrating because one you'll miss them, and two its so damn hard to get them out of bed, dressed, and out to meet the bus some mornings. Please keep in mind on your daily commute to work that all the school zones are now active once again. So please keep an eye out for those kids walking to school or getting on or off the school bus. Let's had a safe and wonderful school year. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: The Sequoyah Constitutional Convention Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

I finally have my office back, and it is great. I really missed the old home workstation. And those last few weeks were a thought one. But constructionconstrution is done for now, and I'm back online. After all Portal is not going to play itself. In the News:Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Katz drugstore sit-in Music: Links mentioned in this episode: - Wander Radio - 109.9 Almost on your Radio Dial…

Hello, I am Jack Hosley from filling in for Kevin Latham while his office gets remodeled. Personally I think he is still on vacation in his backyard. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: Music: Links mentioned in this episode: - Wander Radio - 109.9 Almost on your Radio Dial… A very big thank you to Jack Hosley of Wander Radio for filling in for me this week. Be sure to subscribe to his nominated podcast at - Kevin.

I'm in the middle of remodeling our home office / guest bedroom. This is the reason why I haven't put a podcast together in a while. I know excuses, excuses. For details check out, , over at my personal blog. This project will take some time to do. I'm attempting make other arrangements, and to find a temporary home for my computer and podcasting equipment somewhere around the house. I hope to be up and running again soon, but I can't give a time frame. Please keep your fingers crossed this remodeling project doesn't end up like a . Thanks for your understanding, and I hope to have a podcast again soon.

This is a quick podcast update recorded live from my backyard with the iPhone application.Feedback requested:

Greetings Everyone. I hope all of you had an wonderful and safe independence day holiday weekend. I originally intended to start off this podcast by read to you the Star Spangled Banner, the poem written by Francis Scott Key on September 3, 1814. Many of you will find it familiar as our national anthem, but remember before it was a song it was a poem. I thought it would make a good patriotic way to end the Independence Day weekend. But I just couldn't do it. It became very challenging to read out loud. I just couldn't do the poem justice. Every time I would start off, I would hear in the back of my head, (tune), the song and you want to sing. And you just can't read it that way. ... In The News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: The Failure of Penn Square Bank, July 5, 1982 Links mentioned in this episode: Music: The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key Oh! say can you s

I was sitting in the shade with a cool beverage, but the vacation is over. Time for a podcast. In The News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: On June 30, 1834, Congress defined "Indian Country" Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

This is it, the big 3 oh. You know that time where candy just doesn't taste the same any more, and the knees start to go. Oh wait that was me. No we're here to celebrate the 30th episode of the Blog Oklahoma Podcast. And to keep up what traditions we do have we're going to revisit some best music played over the last 10 episodes. Music: Previous Music Spectaculars:

It's been a busy weekend for me, and I almost ran out of time to do this podcast. But I said I'd do another one. So here it is. In The News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This Week in Oklahoma History: The First Shopping Cart Links mentioned in this episode: Music:

Memorial Day is a time to take stock of the present, reflect on the past, and renew our commitment to the future of America. Today, as in the past, there are problems that must be solved and challenges that must be met. We can tackle them with our full strength and creativity only because we are free to work them out in our own way. We owe this freedom of choice and action to those men and women in uniform who have served this nation and its interests in time of need. In particular, we are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free. I don't have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world. This Memorial Day (of 1983), we honor those brave Americans who died in the service of their country. I think an ancient scholar put it well when he wrote: ``Let us now praise famous men . . . All these were honored in their generation, and were the glory of their times

And we're back. Did ya miss me? Well I missed you. Things are starting to get back to somewhat normal here at the home office, and hopefully these podcasts will get back to a regular schedule. I know it's been a while... In The News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This week in Oklahoma History: Oklahoma Territory's first governor Links mentioned in this episode: Music: