Mad Men Directors Need to See This!!

We have a wonderful independent movie theatre in Tulsa.

It is the Circle Cinema.

This small theatre brings big stuff to Tulsa.

My family has met one of the subjects

from the movie, Lost Boys of Sudan.

The boy of the cover is the one we got to meet.

I still tear up thinking how that man gave up

so much to become so much for his

country.

We live in a country of selfishness.

If we are given the chance to be a professional

soccer player or a doctor....which do you think

most Americans will do?

I believe most will go for the BIG BUCKS and NOTORIETY

and be the professional soccer player.

I highly suggest you get this movie, it will change your life.

We also got to meet 2 Holocaust survivors.

I cried when I met them after seeing the movie.

I can honestly say that 2 of the top 10 experiences

in my life happened at the Circle Cinema.

The theatre is trying to expand and make a state of

the art theatre for the community to enjoy.

It is my understanding that they

are also having the original silent movie

organ restored.

To help with the fundraising efforts, they

had a special event.

They hosted a vintage fashion show through

the decades from the 20s thru the 2000s.

After the fashion show which included

awesome food from local

restaurants, each guest

was invited to a special

screening of

Vidal Sassoon, The Movie.

I was asked to take the pictures for

the event.....I tried to act

cool....but I think I might have s'queed!

Vintage + Photography = EXCITEMENT!!!

The models were awesome and looked

as if each one was meant for that

specific era!

He is not a model...he is a worker...but

doesn't he look AMAZING?

Most of the clothes were supplied

by a local store, Silver Screen Vintage.

This is Sheila, the owner of the shop.

Here are some of her outfits and some of the models.

This girl should be packaged and sold she

was that CUTE in a 1920s swimsuit!!!

I like the paradox of this photo.

1950s classic woman and a TATTOO.

I had a wonderful time at this event.

I hope that this encourages you to seek

out independent places and support them.

Small business America has to make

a come back!

Share some special places in your community with me in the

comments!!!

Farmers' Market - Okie Style.

Our little town sets right where 2 state highways intersect.

Every corner has been bought up by chain stores.

We have Walgreens Pharmacy, Taco Bell/KFC, and Arby's.

The fourth corner is a small but wonderful little

park area.

Unfortunately, the rumor-mill says that it will soon

be another chain store.  :(

During the summer months, the little park is used on Saturdays

for a farmers' market.

My oldest daughter, Carly, is a massage therapist trying to

get her business off the ground.

I got the bright idea to have her set up at the farmers' market

with her massage chair.

Of course mom had to go with her.....

she did pretty decent her first Saturday.

I, however, was bored.....

so, I got the bright idea to sell some of my

homemade yeast rolls.

We got creative and made a sign....

Carly got a fancy rug....and customers.

I made 4 dozen rolls.

I sold out.

Then I started adding lemonade to my products.

I sold out.

I really enjoy it.

I am a people person if you haven't figured it out yet.

I get to spend 4 hours every Saturday just

chatting it up with locals and distants.

(My hair is fried, it was windy)

Even Summer got into the market....she

makes homemade laundry soaps, cleaning spray, and bug spray...ALL NATURAL.

If you have a local farmers' market, take time to visit.

Take time to get to know the vendors.....

Go away knowing you are supporting LOCAL people

and not the big chain stores.  Yah, the prices might

be higher, but the service is so much better

and you are remembered each week.

I will be very sad if the chain store does come

and tear down our little piece of paradise to

put up a parking lot..... :(

I will try to do a post of all the vendors for

you next week.

A Little Photo Booth Fun for the 4th of July!!!!

A family reunion always brings out the freaks, right?

Well, not ALL of them are freaks....