Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Posted on July 8, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

On April 19, 1995, at 9:02 am, the single largest act of domestic terrorism our country has ever experienced took place at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was a day that began like any … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Cards 2015

Posted on July 7, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I got some wonderful cards for Father’s Day and thought I’d share them. Thanks to all who helped me enjoy Father’s Day 2015!

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Big Time Professional Wrasslin’ in OKC

Posted on July 6, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

So when I arrived at our office, which turned out to be in a what-used-to-be-mall-that-everyone-went-to but, not so much anymore, on my first day at work there was this poster on the entry door, advertising an upcoming show put on … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…? Happy Birthday, SPAM!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

SPAM, the canned-meat product from Hormel, turns 78 years old today. Anytime in the past that I’ve seen an open can of SPAM it looked like it was ALREADY at least 78 years old! Now, I have eaten SPAM, but … Continue reading →

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I’d “Sooner” Not – Part 1

Posted on July 5, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

A native of Oklahoma asked me the other day, “Do you know why all the trees in Texas lean north?” “No,” I replied, “Why?” “Because Oklahoma sucks!” Well, I understand the sentiment. I don’t have many good memories of Oklahoma. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – July 2, 1955

Posted on July 2, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

That’s me, 60 years ago today, being held by my mom.

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Celebrating My Birthday

Posted on July 2, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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Throwback Thursday – Des Moines, Iowa 2008

Posted on June 25, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Seven years ago this week I was in Des Moines, Iowa for the floods that had hit that state. After about three weeks of 12 hour days, 7 days a week, I finally had a weekend off and used the … Continue reading →

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Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road Redux

Posted on June 24, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today I was driving in Western Oklahoma from a meeting around 11:30 in the morning, heading back to Oklahoma City. I had just completed a phone call with Cindy, using my hands-free bluetooth earpiece (of course) and was listening to … Continue reading →

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The New Yorker “Playdate” Cover

Posted on June 22, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The cover of today’s New Yorker magazine features the theme of a modern-day playdate where two girls are in the same room playing “Minecraft” with each other on their separate devices. My middle granddaughter, Heather, is a big fan of … Continue reading →

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