A very powerful piece, Rob (should I call you Flack?), brought a tear or three to my eyes. My great-grandmother was born in Oklahoma Territory, moved to Canada as a bride. She had that same sense of kindness and giving you describe.
Thanks for the kind words and for reading my article. (I answer to either Rob or Flack, haha.) I don't know if you know this but much of Oklahoma was first discovered by Canadian explorers. I live in Yukon, OK, which is in Canadian County which runs along the Canadian River. The funny thing about Yukon is that during college basketball season, the University of Connecticut is referred to as U-Conn, also pronounced the same as Yukon. When I am traveling and I hear someone mention "Yukon" I have to ask if they're talking about Canada, Oklahoma, or basketball! As for your great grandma, I agree -- live in Oklahoma long enough and even if you leave, you take a little bit of the Oklahoma spirit with ya. :)
A very powerful piece, Rob (should I call you Flack?), brought a tear or three to my eyes. My great-grandmother was born in Oklahoma Territory, moved to Canada as a bride. She had that same sense of kindness and giving you describe.
Excellent article!
Thanks for the kind words and for reading my article. (I answer to either Rob or Flack, haha.) I don't know if you know this but much of Oklahoma was first discovered by Canadian explorers. I live in Yukon, OK, which is in Canadian County which runs along the Canadian River. The funny thing about Yukon is that during college basketball season, the University of Connecticut is referred to as U-Conn, also pronounced the same as Yukon. When I am traveling and I hear someone mention "Yukon" I have to ask if they're talking about Canada, Oklahoma, or basketball! As for your great grandma, I agree -- live in Oklahoma long enough and even if you leave, you take a little bit of the Oklahoma spirit with ya. :)
Wild! Did not know that about your “UCon/Yukon”! what a small world. Maybe this is where the infamous Canadian politeness comes from?