What should this photo’s title be?
Learn the story behind this photo, captured by Paul Hellstern with The Oklahoman, by clicking here. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What should this photo’s title be?", url: "http://highwayexit72.com/?p=4979" }); Read More
What “Twilight” Taught a Small Town
While the story of Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black has made author Stephenie Meyer internationally known, it has also made a small town in upstate Washington, USA, famous. The series, “Twilight”, based upon the interwoven lives of teenagers, vampires, and wolves, has spawned a franchise of themed-movies and merchandise. It has also launched the acting careers of several previously unknown performers, and put the city of Forks, Washington, back on the world... Read More
A Week of Giving: Advent Conspiracy
Day One _ Day Two _ Day Three _ Day Four _ Day Five Today concludes the December 2009, “A Week of Giving” series. As part of this conclusion, the following book review helps to capture the motivation behind a ‘week of giving’ mindset. Further, this book reached me via postal mail as a gift from Catalyst West, last month. The ‘Advent Conspiracy’ “What if Christmas was no longer about stuff? What if, this Christmas, we could spend less,... Read More
Video: Update on Sept. 8, GC Technology Event
For more information about this event, click here. To reserve a seat(s) online click here, tweet this, or call: (405) 665-0029. Follow the discussion about this event on Twitter here, or join in by using the hashtag #gcsmt09 in your tweets. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video: Update on Sept. 8, GC Technology Event", url: "http://highwayexit72.com/?p=2649" }); Read More
Small Towns To Connect The Online, Offline
Thought leaders from throughout Garvin County (Okla.) are scheduled to connect next month to discuss the uses for technology in their respective small towns. Set for Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 7 – 9 p.m., at Cornerstone in Pauls Valley, the gathering is free of charge but limited to the first 60 people to reserve seating. Twenty of those openings are allotted for Garvin County Twitterers while the remaining 40 slots are first come, first serve for other county residents. An... Read More
Toy & Action Figure Museum: Behind-The-Scenes
This is part-two of a three-part series; click here for part-one. According to information released by the Toy & Action Figure Museum of Pauls Valley, Okla., there are thousands of action figures housed in the one-of-a-kind museum. Listed as the world’s only action figure museum and one of Oklahoma’s top-10 attractions, the Toy & Action Figure Museum is a work in progress. “The museum has changed so much from when (it) first opened,” said Josh... Read More
Toy & Action Figure Museum: Bedroom Collection
Less than four years since its inception, the Toy & Action Figure Museum of Pauls Valley, Okla., continues to draw travelers from across town and around the world. To date, the museum as hosted over 40,000 visitors from the United States; in addition to numerous foreign lands. The 6,650-square foot structure is located in a community of 6,000-plus alongside a brick-paved street, which also doubles as a portion of Oklahoma State Highway 77. “We’ve had visitors... Read More
A Handwritten Letter From Africa
Approximately four months ago my world changed for the better. I said, “yes!” Not to a sports score, a pay raise, or even a new marriage. I said yes to a relational and financial commitment a continent away. October of 2008, two young men became a part of my thoughts. More importantly, I was able to become a part of their world. Saitabau and Wondemu are now—in essence—my children. The company that I work with “adopted” these two youth through... Read More
