Tis' the weekend before Christmas and all through the house everyone is doing their own thing, giving me time to click this mouse. Mixing some music I've come across in the course of the year, all in the hopes of giving you some holiday cheer. Some of the music is traditional and others quite not. But I hope you enjoy this music that I have brought. The Blog Oklahoma Family and I wish you the best in this holiday season. Merry Christmas everyone. Music: If Everyday Were Christmas by Slau I'll Be Home For Christmas by Twisted Sister Christmas Time Around the World by Geoff Smith Santa Clause Is Coming To Town by Dokken Little Drummer Boy by Admiral Twin In the Christmas night by Asatron God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Chance's End Silent Night in German & English by Karmyn Tyler Upon This Manger by George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal/The Tequila Mockingbirds Ordinary Christmas by Darrell Smith Bell Carol Blue by Jimmie Bratcher Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer by J.E.L.L.i.

Back during the summer of 2006, my wife, son, and I decided to take a short excursion through western Oklahoma. Our goal besides having a fun family afternoon drive was to find a few historic places north of Cheyenne, Oklahoma Podcast Correction: I transposed the highway numbers when I recorded the podcast. Highway US 283 is correct. I say 238 by mistake.

Hot off the heels of a busy Thanksgiving week comes an entire month of holidays, office work, and family happenings. All this tends to make this one of the busiest times of the year. So before we get too far in the busy season I would like to wish all of you a happy Hanukkah, a merry Christmas, a festive New Year, and a most heart felt, "Welcome to Blog Oklahoma" In The News: Will be back next time. Spotlight: Microsoft Office 2010 beta Blog Oklahoma Update: The Blog Oklahoma Podcast is going to be on an irregular schedule until after the New Year. Links mentioned in this episode: CBS Holiday Special Intro OpenOffice.org Google Docs Exploring Oklahoma History podcast Music: Linus and Lucy by J.E.L.L.i. Cowboys and Aliens by Jeff Ronay

Our poor little dog Widget threw another fit this morning. Why? Dogs don't know about daylight savings time. They don't realize you've changed the schedule. So this morning and every morning since November 1st around 5 AM Widget has to go outside, now! So it's either wake up, drag myself out of bed, and let the dog out, and attempt to start the day; or let Widget throw a fit for just one more hour. It's a no win situation either way. Yawn! In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and the main street media. Small Biz Survival shares 6 big Facebook tips for small businesses The Lost Ogle is getting sick over politics BlogOklahoma.us reminds us about the Great Backyard Bird Count coming in February Dustbury wasn't paying attention JR's Blog posts some BBQ'ed random thoughts An Oklahoman in Okehampton brings us up to date with Sharon's been up to watsourced gets a jump on the New & Improved 2010 Wat Ranch Vegetable Garden The Birding Life get's married, but then goes on to talk about salamanders Along the South Canadian listens to a tale about a 200 pound catfish And The Best and Worst of OKC tells a joke Spotlight: www.pandora.com Pandora Station Samples: Dragonforce Radio Classic Rock Like Work Boots Donna's Blue Radio Frank Sinatra Radio Topic Block: What do you do to try and not get angry about the little annoyances in your life? Music: Love All Around by WAZ Witchin Moon by Kevin Dremel Links mentioned in this episode: www.doctorfloyd.com www.comedy4cast.com jchutchins.net

The 31th of October is very special to me. Not only is it home to one of the cooler holidays, it's also the day I became wedded to my lovely Donna. Thank you for 5 wonderful years. Did you know your fifth wedding anniversary is the wood anniversary?. I'm not sure what I'm suppose to get Donna. Considering the season, I'm thinking of a wooden stake. So she'll have something to protect her from all those Twilight fans. Ooo Creepy! In tribute to this special day stay tuned for a special edition of the podcast. Playlist: Halloween by The Coffinshakers Lame Monster Party by Paul and Storm Spooky piano by Jeff Rosiana The Haunted House told by Mary Murphy The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe by Radio Theatre Group NPR Versus the Zombies by Smart Bomb Radio Re Your Brains by Jonathan Coulton Undead Happy Trees by Tom Smith I'm not very good at being scary by Gilly Slinn PC Halloween by Devo Spice (The FuMP)

I was driving home from the office yesterday, and what did I see? Christmas decorations. That's right. Christmas decorations. The City of Elk City has already decorated the street lights down Main street with Christmas decorations. The holiday isn't for another two months and It's already Yule time downtown. What happened to Halloween? What happened to celebrating autumn? I haven't even picked up candy for next Saturday night yet, and now you're telling me is time to go shopping for Christmas? In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Okie Funk looks at the Public Option 1000 Days writes three whole sentences 11:11 has an honest conversation There's Only Ever One Bonnie talks about International Day of Climate Action Got Mischief is dressed up for Halloween Tulsa Tourist has your guide to haunting happenings around Tulsa A War of Head vs. Heart hows off some moustache gloves The Lawyer and The Engineer comments on sportsmanship Have Spork Will Travel tells how to grate fresh coconut And JenX67 has a Gen X Halloween Links mentioned in this episode: jchutchins.net facebook.com/username facebook.com/blogoklahoma getdropbox.com Music: The Christmas Cheese Polka by A Dont Hug Me Christmas Carol Zombie Werewolf Alien Vampire Monsters by The Volume Brothers Halloween Girl by Ghosts On The Radio

It's been cold and dreary out there this week. Autumn has definitely fallen on us. Hopefully everyone got there container plants inside or at least in a protected area. I know we did. I was hoping to get in one last lawn mowing for the season, but that's looking like it's going to have to wait, if it happens at all. I guess I'll just have to suffer a winter with a shaggy brown lawn. Welcome to Autumn. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Caddo My Home Town shows off downtown Ada Regional United Way by Latricia Bryant tells How you can Live United The Shepards visit a pumpkin patch Best and Worst of OKC Hopes you're not hungry Sleepy New Mommy tells about The Fresh Beat Band AtomicZebra7 shows off some baby feet Maggies Mind shares the last of the Silver Week travel pictures Think Lady talks about Biomimicry Comfy Collars gets an Honorable Mention for a snow day quilt And Middle Raged Punk says to feel good about giving artists your money Music: 6:05am by Roy Rieck & The Medley Band Should Have Known Better by Rob Blackledge Links mentioned in this episode: WanderRadio.com rememberthemilk.com www.blogoklahoma.net/tasks

Due to problems over the weekend. I'm actually recording this on a Tuesday. This might be the fastest podcast I put together. I'm going to test myself on my recording and editing skills, and attempt to get this podcast posted in the shortest amount of time I can. I already have my script written and edited for time, and my music selections are queued up. So on your mark... Get set... In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Red Dirt Ramblings visits the J.C. Raulston Arboretum The Mighty Mom makes up a Cheesy BBQ Casserole Dustin Brewer fixes Firebug Veggies and Valentine whips up some Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter 51313 Harbor Street lives in interesting times A Casual Affair has some peanut butter pie Cameron Buchholtz looks at workspaces Cari Okie gets creeped out Tulsa Gal looks back at the Tulsa State Fair And Future Bard realizes Joe Gould's Secret to Writing Music: Send Me an Angel by Ghosts On The Radio The Symphonette by Alamantra Sally Brown by Dust Rhinos Links mentioned in this episode: www.blogactionday.org Note: Still took 2 hours to record, mix, and post. Not bad for me. Ha!

Getting a late start on the podcast today. This weekend just happen to fall on the time I do some end of the month processing for the ol' day job. And that purty much eats up most of the day. I almost just called this one, but I thought I'm sure I can get a podcast out, and if you're listening to this, hey, I did. I don't know what about the last quarter of the year seems to just fill up with things that need to be done. I think I have more schedule conflicts this fall than I did all summer long, and I thought the summer was busy. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. See Oklahoma visits Pam's Place The McCarville Report shows how politicians see the world JR's Blog comments on an idiotic Daily Oklahoman columnist Oklahoma City Coworking Collaborative reminds us about a light painting workshop on Oct. 3rd. 77 Counties visits Texas County Sid Burgess shares how to use social networking for good in your community A Moxie Mom talks baseball Livin' on Tulsa Time discusses searching for you next job Oklahoma Hams, a network for Oklahoma Ham Radio Enthusiast, has relaunched as a forum And The Temple Tribune reports Temple defeated Victory Life 58 to 8 This Week in Oklahoma History: Cherokee Advocate http://www.okhistory.org/research/collections/news_history.html Music: Close My Eyes Forever by Lita Look At Me (2009) by The Raygun Girls Links mentioned in this episode: www.throwyourvoice.com

I'm happy to announce another milestone has been reached, the Blog Oklahoma Podcast has reached 40. And of the few traditions we do have here on the podcast every 10th episode look back on some of the best music played on here on the podcast. Music: New Rose Cover by Zombie Met Girl Take Me Down by Admiral Twin My Funny Valentine by This Is A Shakedown! So, This is Love by MixMasterMandy Moving in Circles by Monkeeman Somewhere I Should Be by The Season Dream On by Carrie Pettit Open Road by Nathan Lee Politically Incorrect Redneck by When Rock Met Country Prettiest Girl in Walmart by Roy Jay Suave Cha Cha Cha by Terio Other Music Spectaculars: Music Spectacular 3 Music Spectacular 2 Music Spectacular 1