Tasha Does Tulsa

This sounds fun... I'll pitch "Vaccination"

2010-03-10T16:03:51.052-06:00

This sounds fun...

I'll pitch "Vaccination"

"Cheated on Elin," sounds fun, but they all do! Th...

2010-03-10T15:55:01.223-06:00

"Cheated on Elin," sounds fun, but they all do! This would certainly be fun to see!

"My Baby Takes the IDL" made me giggle. Sounds fun...

2010-03-10T10:15:22.279-06:00

"My Baby Takes the IDL" made me giggle. Sounds fun.

I've never heard of Tulsa Gridiron. What a fun ide...

2010-03-10T09:04:30.300-06:00

I've never heard of Tulsa Gridiron. What a fun idea! I want to hear "My baby takes the IDL". I feel like it's only right to poke fun at that huge mess!

I'm partial to "Bring Back Our Fuzz" to the tune o...

2010-03-10T08:58:08.009-06:00

I'm partial to "Bring Back Our Fuzz" to the tune of "Seasons of Love."

You Strapped a Bomb in Briefs has got to be one of...

2010-03-10T07:25:18.751-06:00

You Strapped a Bomb in Briefs has got to be one of the funniest spoofs!

I'd love to hear "Cheated on Elin".

2010-03-09T07:51:57.128-06:00

I'd love to hear "Cheated on Elin".

Can't wait for the visual treats in "Cheated on El...

2010-03-09T01:15:22.708-06:00

Can't wait for the visual treats in "Cheated on Elin" ... actually, can't wait for the whole show on Friday!

I want to hear "Shut Up, Mr. Limbaugh"!

2010-03-08T22:19:22.680-06:00

I want to hear "Shut Up, Mr. Limbaugh"!

Sounds like a lot of fun songs to choose from! -Bu...

2010-03-08T21:28:12.764-06:00

Sounds like a lot of fun songs to choose from! -But, I'll say Vampires -For my chance to win ;)

No you di'int! You didn't just say Freeze Frame wa...

2010-03-08T17:40:13.773-06:00

No you di'int! You didn't just say Freeze Frame was the best song of 1982. I LOVE that song. I totally agree. So much better than Centerfold.

And nice work paying homage to Tulsa's very own GAP Band with "You Strapped a Bomb in Briefs".

Becky! I LOVE Casa Bonita! Such a huge store of ch...

2010-03-08T12:32:22.849-06:00

Becky! I LOVE Casa Bonita! Such a huge store of childhood memories for me. Ollie's Station is great, too. Come to think of it, we've never taken our kiddo...he'd absolutely freak out over the trains. Bet you can guess where we're having breakfast this Saturday!

Okay, more for atmosphere than food... but you did...

2010-03-08T11:45:32.490-06:00

Okay, more for atmosphere than food... but you didn't mention Casa Bonita for lunch- LOL! We like Ollies Station (for our little boys who love the trains), in Red Fork.

Thank you, Tasha. Love, Mom

2010-03-08T10:28:01.165-06:00

Thank you, Tasha.

Love, Mom

For the record, everyone, my mom is and was not a ...

2010-03-08T10:15:38.921-06:00

For the record, everyone, my mom is and was not a spanker. A rascal in her own right, but not a spanker. As a writer and blogger I'm a big proponent of responsible creative license. In this case I crossed a line, feelings were hurt as a result and I elected to rework the offending section of the post.

PDeverit, while I have a very open comments policy here at TDT, I think most everyone would agree that you took a select few words in this post, twisted them and used them as a platform for your own agenda. Needless to say, I didn't appreciate it, but I would appreciate it if you wouldn't do it again.

Peace, puppies and rainbows,
Tasha

Hmmmmm! Having a child bringeth much understandin...

2010-03-08T08:35:26.430-06:00

Hmmmmm! Having a child bringeth much understanding. It warms my heart to see my baby grandson, with his precious brand of Sam, cause my daughter to have plenty of Ah-ha's. I believe he helps her understand that her mom reallllllly is a good person, ha! Even the greatest mom in the world would NOT enjoy hearing about the antics that have been done in their most favorite car ever, the Jeep Wrangler. Youth has no concern for the caring of things. My Jeep did not return the way it left, but, hopefully, it taught Tasha some maturity and responsibility. It didn't temper her mischevious nature, though. I'm very happy for that. I think it runs in the family :)

(First of all, oh my! I believe PD should re-read ...

2010-03-08T08:18:43.462-06:00

(First of all, oh my! I believe PD should re-read your post five or six times and possibly maybe sorta rethink his or her response. Just maybe.)

Second, how beautiful was that day for him to get outside! I can so see my boys doing the same thing. And as he gets older, you'll think "finally he's not in to this or that..." But be on your guard: that just means his crafty little mind has moved on to something else. : ) He's adorable!

My mom likes to say~"you pay for your raising", & ...

2010-03-08T00:25:49.601-06:00

My mom likes to say~"you pay for your raising", & somehow I am even w/ just nephews & a niece!
( & what was all that mess about spankin'?...)

People used to think it was necessary to "spank" a...

2010-03-07T23:46:15.959-06:00

People used to think it was necessary to "spank" adult members of the community, military trainees, and prisoners. In some countries they still do. In our country, it is considered sexual battery if a person over the age of 18 is "spanked", but only if over the age of 18.

For one thing, because the buttocks are so close to the genitals and so multiply linked to sexual nerve centers, striking them can trigger powerful and involuntary sexual stimulus in some people. There are numerous physiological ways in which it can be sexually abusive, but I won't list them all here. One can use the resources I've posted if they want to learn more.

Child buttock-battering vs. DISCIPLINE:

Child buttock-battering (euphemistically labeled "spanking","swatting","switching","smacking", "paddling",or other cute-sounding names) for the purpose of gaining compliance is nothing more than an inherited bad habit.

Its a good idea for people to take a look at what they are doing, and learn how to DISCIPLINE instead of hit.

I think the reason why television shows like "Supernanny" and "Dr. Phil" are so popular is because that is precisely what many (not all) people are trying to do.

There are several reasons why child bottom-slapping isn't a good idea. Here are some good, quick reads recommended by professionals:

Plain Talk About Spanking
by Jordan Riak,

The Sexual Dangers of Spanking Children
by Tom Johnson,

NO VITAL ORGANS THERE, So They Say
by Lesli Taylor M.D. and Adah Maurer Ph.D.

Most compelling of all reasons to abandon this worst of all bad habits is the fact that buttock-battering can be unintentional sexual abuse for some children. There is an abundance of educational resources, testimony, documentation, etc available on the subject that can easily be found by doing a little research with the recommended reads-visit the website of Parents and Teachers Against Violence In Education at www.nospank.net.

Just a handful of those helping to raise awareness of why child bottom-slapping isn't a good idea:

American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,
American Psychological Association,
Center For Effective Discipline,
Churches' Network For Non-Violence,
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu,
Parenting In Jesus' Footsteps,
Global Initiative To End All Corporal Punishment of Children,
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In 26 countries, child corporal punishment is prohibited by law (with more in process). In fact, the US was the only UN member that did not ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

to stinkin cute!

2010-03-07T20:11:27.661-06:00

to stinkin cute!

Is that Virginia?! Awesome! Lol!

2010-03-04T19:42:51.847-06:00

Is that Virginia?! Awesome! Lol!

that' interesting.. that was really nice to read a...

2010-03-02T08:49:31.923-06:00

that' interesting.. that was really nice to read as well as nice image... i love cigar.. i want all of these.. that really great... i had my huge Humidor colllection..

Ahh-Some familiar sights. I've been to the Flea Ma...

2010-03-01T22:21:20.794-06:00

Ahh-Some familiar sights. I've been to the Flea Market a few times and my mom did graduate from East Central afterall. Yep always good to see signs along Route 66 especially about donuts ;) As for my other favs? Tally's cafe is always a good Rt. 66 stop.

Actually, there are a few Route 66 blogs that cove...

2010-03-01T17:37:22.876-06:00

Actually, there are a few Route 66 blogs that cover the signs, motels, general Rte 66 architecture, or other bric-a-brac floating around. I believe I've also found flickr groups too. Fascinating stuff.

I'm truly glad someone decided to save the Meadow Gold sign; I was upset when they removed it. It's still not the same being in the new spot--my inner child pouts about this--but it's still better than gone.

I have too many fave stops to list to be honest; each for various sentimental reasons. Every mile in and around Tulsa has something about it, it seems. I'm a Tulsa sap. Love it.

I love going to work in my gas station turned desi...

2010-03-01T17:12:51.586-06:00

I love going to work in my gas station turned design studio on route 66. An old Pemco service station at 11th and Quincy diagonal from the Meadowgold sign. Desert Hills motel, Rancho Grande, Meadowgold signs are all really nice.