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Quartz Mountain State Park
This is less about the park and more about the terrain. Not all of Oklahoma is flat. These hills are made entirely of granite, and there are some pockets of quartz scattered around. These first three shots are a view … Continue reading
Admin: Ministry Notes
To answer some questions I’ve had: I’m finally in a position to branch out into another area of ministry. It may sound like a hobby to you, but I’ve long felt led to engage in faith outreach through my cycling. … Continue reading
Urban Journey 02 (continued)
Continuing from yesterday: This is a view of southwestern OKC from the Portland Avenue bridge over the Oklahoma River (AKA a highly developed section of the North Canadian River where it runs through OKC). The thing about a folding bike … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, photography
Tagged cycling, economics, OKC, oklahoma, urban photography
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Promote Your State
I’m simply reiterating something I’ve said before, here and elsewhere: Promote your state. There’s a concrete reason for that, which is also isn’t new: Your state government is the only hope of resolving the political troubles of the US. The … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged bikepacking, decentralization, oklahoma, oppression, photography, Tower of Babel
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Black Kettle Grasslands and Antelope Hills
We continue with the photos taken from yesterday’s trip to Western Oklahoma. From what I understand, a major element in the declaration of the national grasslands is that it prevents people from changing the natural flora. Most of the land … Continue reading
Washita River National Battle Site
We finally took that long trip out to Western Oklahoma. For most of the trip, it was simply a matter of Interstate 40 until we got to Clinton, OK. From there I-40 angles southward a bit, and we needed to … Continue reading
I Saw This One Coming
Just a reminder: Politics is a spectator sport for me. I have zero sympathy for any current political organization or agenda. No government on this earth does what God requires so there’s no point in taking sides with anyone. Back … Continue reading
Posted in social sciences
Tagged Christian Zionists, eastern oklahoma county, oklahoma, politics
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Photo Log 2: Biking East OK County
Today’s journey takes us to Harrah (pronounced hair’-uh), but also the spot in Choctaw where the river has already eaten a house and is now threatening a major thoroughfare. The original story of the house, with pictures, is here from … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, eastern oklahoma county, fitness, geography, Harrah, Harrah Road, history, Indian Meridian, nature, North Canadian River, oklahoma, Oklahoma County, photography
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Photo Log 1: Biking SE OK County
Background: Oklahoma was surveyed in a square-mile grid. From what I understand, the surveyors simply cut a straight line path between corners, and locals kept using that path they cut, which eventually saw improvements in some places. So most of … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, Draper Lake, fitness, geography, nature, oklahoma, Southeastern Oklahoma County
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Ministry News for Mid-June 2014
I’ve been asked to prep for a wedding in September. I decided this was a good time to check on all the legalities for this state and county. It was a real adventure riding my bike into Downtown Oklahoma City … Continue reading