Raw Video: Possible Oklahoma Tornado

Severe storms have caused some damage and spawned some tornadoes in Oklahoma. The National Weather Service says there two reports of tornadoes in Grant County, one near Medford and another southwest of Wakita. (May 10) LINK: Youtube

Having a cup of coffee with coffee artist Karen Eland

Karen has been a creator since childhood, but a portrait class at age 14 unexpectedly propelled her into an art career. Her love for coffee was born in the late Kaldi’s Coffeehouse in New Orleans, where she would go everyday to sketch her fellow French Quarter locals while sipping a black coffee with a dash of nutmeg on top.

After moving back home to Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was introduced to the joys of top-quality espresso at Nordaggio’s Coffee, and finally the link between coffee and art connected when she began painting with it.

Soon she learned the art of espresso itself by becoming a barista, though art is now her full-time job. Painting in coffee is a refreshing break from Karen’s work in oils, watercolor, and pencil. LINK

Don’t miss Karen’s Website!

Stars Go Dim - Come Around

Since their inception in late 2007, Tulsa-based pop-rocker-foursome Stars Go Dim has captured the attention of a devoted fan base as well as music critics; they took the crown in a series of both fan and industry voted music contests nationwide, including the Country Music Television’s Listener’s Choice Award. In mid-2008, The Urban Tulsa named Stars Go Dim the “best unsigned pop band in Oklahoma.” Their popularity is only strengthened by opening act performances for Switchfoot, Daughtry, Paramore, All American Rejects, The Roots, and John Mayer. Stars Go Dim boasts two Grammy nominated musicians with a musical style that blends pop, rock and smooth soul and feature engaging lyrics held together with captivating melodies. The group recently recorded a self-titled debut EP in anticipation of the first single, “Come Around.” The full-length album, Love Gone Mad, which just released August 4, 2009. LINK

Oklahoma Tornadoes Cause Death, Destruction

At least three people were killed and many more injured when a tornado ripped through a southern Oklahoma town. The state was also hit by two other tornadoes Tuesday. (Feb. 10 ) LINK: Youtube

"Nine Killed as Tornado Rakes Oklahoma"


Rescuers dug there way through remains of houses and businesses on Wednesday after a rare and deadly February Tornado ripped through a small Oklahoma town on Tuesday night. Nine people were dead, and 46 were injured, Authorities said: LINK

Cemeteries surrounded by parking lots

Tullahassee Creek Indian Cemetery – Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Situated right between an ATM and a postal drop box, this Indian cemetery comprises about 1/4 acre of isolated turf in a parking lot outside Tulsa.

It was founded in 1883 and took less than a century to become the inadvertent centerpiece of a strip mall.

Link to a gallery of cemeteries in parking lots. LINK