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April 19, 1995

K. Latham
Apr 17, 2023
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The Field of Empty Chairs, east Gate of Time, and Reflecting Pool at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The Survivor Tree is visible in the upper left corner. - Wikipedia

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 28 years this week. The news that April morning spread very quickly. This was before the age of social media; Facebook and Twitter were still a decade away. Every TV and radio in the office was tuned to the news. There had been a massive explosion in Oklahoma City. Then came the pictures of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The utter shock of it all brought our small office to a standstill. I still remember those first few hours of devastation and panic and the days of desperation, questions, and disbelief that followed. It’s something we, unfortunately, experienced again a few years later on a bright September morning.

We remember 168 of our family, friends, and neighbors this Wednesday. We recognize the first responders and volunteers who worked days to rescue and recover the fallen. And we thank all the good people at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum who keep this memory alive.

This Week

This week will be much like the last.  Doing some research for the next podcast episode.  Unfortunately, the recording of said episode, might be delayed. I’m still recovering from a cough.  My voice is weak and rough right now. Please follow us on Mastodon for updates.

More later. Time to remember.

In The News

  • Oklahoma sheriff and commissioner accused of discussing racism and killings

  • FBI Investigating Alleged Death Threats Made By County Officials Against Oklahoma Newspaper Reporters

  • Gov. Stitt calls for the resignation of McCurtain County officials

  • As hopes of confirmation wane, Governor replaces Ryan Walters as Secretary of Education | The Frontier

  • Prairie Chicken the focus of a lawsuit by Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas | Oklahoma Energy Today

  • Tiny herd, big impact: Buffalo in Sulphur move to a new home | KGOU

  • NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as 'state-affiliated media' | NPR

  • Here’s How to Find the Original Bitcoin Manifesto in Your Mac | Gizmodo

Something To Watch

Starship Velociraptor | Jonathan Young

Making a "Mannish" Victorian Coat & Vest : Historically Accurate Good Omens Cosplay pt 3 | Nicole Rudolph

The Supreme Court Case That Changed the Fate of American Workers For Decades | Lochner v. New York | Mr. Beat

Why Lackadaisy is a TRIUMPH for Animation (and you should watch it) | Saberspark

Style Theory: The Color of EVIL! (Puss in Boots) | The Style Theorists

PAN PIZZA IN 1 HOUR (No Mixer) | Brian Lagerstrom

Listening In

This past week it was time for music from other sources. It's always nice to listen to Radio Paradise and Indie Pop Rocks on soma fm. AndLofi Girl launched a brand new stream on YouTube, synthwave radio  - beats to chill/game to.

I still listening to Titan by John Varley on Audible.

I'm also getting to watch more Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball games. MLB.TV added MiLB games to its subscription.

Feedback Welcome

If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to email me at blogoklahoma@blogoklahoma.net or connect with me at Mastodon at @blogoklahoma@social.tulsa.ok.us.

Have a great week.

– K.

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