I miss the open skies. I miss the familiarity. I miss the friends and family. I love Oklahoma.
Category: Oklahoma
Quick Hits: Ernie Torres & Clint Walker
A few months back I interviewed Ernie Torres and Clint Walker for an article about growing up skateboarding in Oklahoma. The article was originally intended for Jenkem, but things did not end up working out. Here are the interviews in …
Growing Up Skateboarding in Oklahoma
Like most flyover states, Oklahoma is seldom penciled into people’s travel itineraries, and, with exception of an occasional tragedy or weather event, rarely receives national attention.
Dark Side Skates Video Archive
Fortunately during the Dark Side Skates era there were cameras and filmers to capture a lot of the skateboarding and the shenanigans that involved the shop riders, friends of the shop, and the locals/regulars. The following is all of the footage …
Dark Side Skates Was Not Your Average Skate Shop
“What’s a blumpkin?” “It’s when a guy takes a shit and a girl gives him a blowjob at the same time.” “That is so disgusting.” “Yeah, well…do you wanna do it or what?” Believe it or not, this is not …
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Black Bear Bar – Brooklyn, NY
Winters in Oklahoma are tough. One day can feel like summer, while the next can feel as if Snow Miser himself has taken over the state. For example, Oklahoma just had a 77 degree Valentine’s day, followed by a 25 degree day filled …
Holiday Leftovers
Ever since I saw the movie Elf in theaters with my older sister, a goal of mine has been to visit NYC during the holidays. Unlike my other dreams as a child, I actually turned this one into a reality. I may not …
Joshua Lay 