Category Archives: personal

A Private Thanksgiving

This is my Father’s world; there is nothing to fear with Him at the helm. Not that it’s all bright and cheery, but all those events that I can’t control are also not my problem. I’m committed to accepting what … Continue reading

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Driving Is Not Fun

It was about a three-hour drive to my Dad’s funeral. While I love seeing the countryside out there in the northeastern part of the state — mountains and forests — I was alone and no one could take the pictures. … Continue reading

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Funeral: Freddie J. Hurst

The funeral is handled by Green Country Funeral Home in Tahlequah, OK. Google Maps location Green Country Funeral Home 203 S. Commercial Rd. PO Box 2048 Tahlequah, OK 74465 Telephone: (918) 458-5055 The body will be available for viewing all … Continue reading

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Back Online

It is finished. That is, aside from some insignificant bits and pieces of our mass of junk, everything is now in our new quarters. Even better, we have made extraordinary progress putting stuff away, thanks to my industrious wife. As … Continue reading

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RIP: Fred J. Hurst

My Dad passed away last night around 11:30 PM. I want to thank all those who have expressed condolences, but I saw this coming. I am moved and sad, but not distraught. You have to understand that he nearly died … Continue reading

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Half-way There (Move)

I’m sitting in the local Panera Bread cafe and wishing they had gluten free stuff. The coffee is good and so is the free wifi. So we slept in our new accommodations last night. We are in that half-way stage … Continue reading

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New Residence

For those of you keeping track, the new mailing address is me at: 2600 N. Glenhaven Drive, APT D Midwest City, OK 73110 They say it will be released to us at 5PM this evening (cleaning crew was in there … Continue reading

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Moving Update 2

The mortgage pay-off was sent today via overnight post. Next, we wait for a lien release to come back so I can put the mobile home in my son’s name. Then I’ll have to pay up the property taxes to … Continue reading

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Moving Update

To my virtual parish: Your virtual pastor has seen God’s hand move in mighty ways this past week and I am nearly speechless. The mobile home sold and in a week or so we should be absolved of all legal … Continue reading

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Yes Means No, Part 3

Adios, “No!” Management. Unlike you folks, I keep my word. I said I would get out of your hair and I’m almost there. In the next month or so I’ll be living somewhere else. In the future, at every possible … Continue reading

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