AmeriKidz Magazine

Check out the COVER on the latest issue of AmeriKidz Magazine ~
Meet Karmin ~
Photo by Shelly Perkins Photography

Shelly Perkins Photography
www.shellyperkins.com

Fashion's Lastest Pop Star at Age 90

photo by awesome photographer Martha Camarillo


Check out this New York Times article about Ms Iris Apfel. You may have seen her on the news or in print and recognize her but not know who she is. I LOVE that she's 90 and she's doing so much. I just wanted to share this fun little article about this interesting lady who I'd LOVE to meet.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/25/fashion/iris-apfel-90-stylish-and-on-hsn-up-close.html?_r=1&WT.mc_id=GN-D-I-NYT-MOD-MOD-M216-ROS-0811-HDR&WT.mc_ev=click

Meers Longhorn Burgers at Meers Store and Restaurant

Wow, what a great burger joint we discovered in the southwestern part of Oklahoma near Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. This place is located in an old gold mining town called Meers and is pretty much all that's left of the town. Meers Burgers are quite famous in its parts and as we discovered from the many articles hanging around that it's actually famous nationwide. Several newspapers and foodies have been there and trumped it, even including the New York Times, Travelocity Editor's Pick, Tulsa World, made a list on Man Vs. Food, and has been included in a documentary.

Getting to Meers Store and Restaurant is half the fun. Traveling just a little over an hour southwest from Oklahoma City on I-44, you'll head to Lawton. Hungry patrons will find it located in a little spot in the country near the Wichita Mountains, which is hidden but easy to find. You'll discover the fun decor which makes you feel like you've stepped back in time going out for a bite with your grandpa. Meers is a place where people can put their business cards up for those who made need your services or where military members hit up the doors with their "zaps" from their squadron. My husband, a retired Air Force pilot, noticed a sticker from his New York squadron zapped proudly on the men's room door.

When you look at the menu you'll notice that everything is made to order. Served in gold panning plates, the HUGE longhorn burgers are cooked well done and the "cowboy burgers" include mustard. However, for all of you ketchup lovers who eat "yankee burgers" or the mayo burgers which are "sissy burgers," you can order them up also. Our family ordered BBQ brisket, a Meers longhorn burger, a chili cheese dog and even cheese fries. They were served with several sides of potato salad, cole slaw, beans and a hot roll. Everything was delicious. Our drinks were served in glass mason jars which my daughters thought were cool and wanted to take home. We really didn't have room for dessert but when we found out they have IBC root bear floats and cherry cobbler a' la mode made with real homemade ice-cream and served in giant bowls, we HAD to have some. We left with full tummies and headed for a drive up to the top of Mount Scott in the Wichita Mountains. My kids had a great time at Meers Store and Restaurant and I'm sure we'll return again.

www.meersstore.com

Shelly Perkins Photography
www.shellyperkins.com

Adopt a New Family Member from your Local Animal Shelter

Goodness what a HOT SUMMER we've had here in Oklahoma. You know as hot as it's been, most of us can go inside and turn on our air conditioner to get out of the heat. However, in our great state of Oklahoma and many other places throughout the United States, there are many pets who are in need of a home. These dogs and cats are outside, roaming these hot, desert like streets who would love you and your family.

Whether you live in the Oklahoma City metro area or any other area, I encourage you to stop by your local animal shelter to adopt a new member into your family and into your heart. I have three cats, who were all strays that I've adopted over the years. While we still lived in New York we adopted "Kitty" from the local animal shelter in the Hudson Valley. He even flew on the plane with us when we moved back to Oklahoma. He's been the best member of our family, never complains, always stops to say hello and lets you know how much he appreciates his home. I love him so much.

If you have a big heart and want to be loved unconditionally, visit your local animal shelter and adopt a dog or a cat. You're life will be filled with lots of love.

Visit the OKC Animal Shelter in Oklahoma City
Click below to visit their info site.
http://www.okc.gov/animalwelfare/

Also visit this website to view the animals currently up for adoption.
http://www.okc.gov/animalwelfare/PetGallery.html


Shelly Perkins Photography
www.shellyperkins.com

post credit: dog days of summer photo-http://kingsbrookvet.blogspot.com/2010/07/dog-days-of-summer.html

Photo Art made with Cell Phones at ArtSpace at Untitled

Can You See Me Now? Photos made on Phones

A new art exhibit has opened at ArtSpace downtown OKC. It is called "Can You See Me Now" and is a collection of photos made on cell phones. Photos came from as far away as Italy and feature some really great images. The exhibit will run through October 1st and if you have the time, I encourage you to stop by to visit.

KFOR's Galen Culver visited the museum for his segment "Is this a Great State or What?" and I've included a link to his work. Check it out.

http://www.kfor.com/videobeta/?watchId=cb7fb6ed-0b5a-45fb-9e96-ea7ac4cdd1da

Shelly Perkins Photography
www.shellyperkins.com

Oklahoma Sooners - The Boys of Fall

It's almost that time folks and I LOVE MY SOONERS!
If you're an Okie, you know how much we love our football. At my house, it's a house DIVIDED! With both an OU and OSU student, we love 'em both, but I wanted to share a Sooner video with you.