Several years ago, while driving from California back home to Oklahoma, I stopped for the night in Albuquerque. In the morning I proceeded to drive back toward California - it took me over an hour to realize my mistake. Yeah, I’ve made some good mistakes, some blunders, some missteps, and screw-ups. Here are a few of my favorites. • I once ordered a Ceasar salad with ranch dressing. My date was not impressed. • Way back in the ‘00s, I hired a programmer that had previously stabbed someone. Note to self: Background checks. • On my honeymoon in Maui I waited in line for over an hour at the wrong rental car company. Not a great way to start the “memory of a lifetime” trip. Alison married me anyway. • I once switched shopping carts with someone - when I say “switched,” I mean I thought theirs was mine. I didn’t realize it until I checked out.
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Features 8
Afghan Rescue
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Local Eats: Yo Pablo
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My Two Beautiful Boys
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Fido Fetch a Flight
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Yo, Bro - Look at That Mural
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20 Years of Art in Edmond
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Signs of Hope
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And this just in: In our last issue, I incorrectly titled the designer of the tiny houses for Pivot OKC as an Architect. Brent Gibson is the Owner/Lead Designer at Brent Gibson Classic Home Design.
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Local Medicare Advisors
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Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery
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In Other Words With Dave
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Louise Tucker Jones
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