Woodward Park Skies and a Moon

I was loving the light and the reflections

My son not only has a BA in History, last summer he finished a certificate program to be a paralegal. He is working his way through the formal certification tests and has been looking for a job as a paralegal.

Oklahoma Fall Color is a lot of yellows and browns.

He got a call asking for him to interview a law firm in mid town Tulsa for a paid intern paralegal job. So at the appointed time I drove him to the firm and then headed out to nearby Woodward Park to wander around, see what I can see, and maybe take a few photos.

Stumbled on a wedding going on. I wish them a long and fulfilling marriage.

It was late in the day, the sun was low and the shadows were long and it was a beautiful Oklahoma autumn day. Autumn here lasts ridiculously long.

Got me a silhouette

So I wandered around doing my thing and when I was about finished, son called and said he was done. I picked him up and he said the interview went well and they would let him know in a few days.

More reflections

They came through with a full time, paid, temporary intern job at a salary about 50% higher than the box store job that he has. So of course he said yes.

The sculpture is Rosalind Cook. A very talented artists who is retired and lives in Tulsa. This is named “Poems and Promises” and was a gift from Ms. Cook and her husband to the City of Tulsa.

Monday morning my wife took him to work and I picked him up at the end of the day. I have picked him up after work countless times over the years and he never had the big smile that he had that day. He had a great first day. He was nervous at first but his training kicked in. He had such a sense of accomplishment.

I don’t know who the artist is for this work but this little lady is going to get pretty frosty this winter. I have photos of her with a robe made of snow.

His boss sent him an email saying he did well.

Appeal to the Great Spirit. I have been posting a lot recently of this sculpture. I love it even though it is controversial to some degree for cultural misappropriation. I’m pretty “woke” especially for Oklahoma but sometimes a scupture is a sculpture.

His second day went well also.

I fired up my Hyperspektiv App and made a glitchy video of the work. I kind of like it.

Who knows where this is going, they only promised a temporary job, but for now his Mom and I are happy just enjoying the work he is doing.

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It kind of looks like a skinned grapefruit.

And here is that moon I promised you. The full Beaver Moon shot a few days ago in my back yard.

I’m linking with Skywatch Friday

22 thoughts on “Woodward Park Skies and a Moon

  1. Veronica Lee

    It’s so great to hear your son’s interview went well, and that he’s off to such a strong start in his new role—he sounds like he’s really hitting his stride.
    I enjoyed your stroll through Woodward Park—I especially love those glorious fall colors and reflections. And that moon shot is the perfect way to wrap it all up.

    Wishing your son tons of success ahead!

  2. Eileen

    Congrats to your son on his new job! I love the views of the park, the pretty trees and pond and the sculptures. Take care, have a great day!

  3. Penelope Notes

    Great photos. There’s nothing in the world that makes a parent happier than the happiness of their children. How proud you must be of your son for his wonderful accomplishment!

  4. Jm, Illinois, U.S.A.

    I enjoyed the cyber tour of Woodland Park. Thumbs up to your son’s new position. Temporary could mean a permanent job soon. The sculptures are beautiful and I bet you could wait for the coat of snow on the lady. Happy Thanksgiving!

  5. Ellen

    Great photos! I especially like the first one with the perfect reflection of the trees in the water. Hard work and perseverance pays off. Congrats to Logan!

  6. Lisa

    Congratulations to Logan! Temp jobs are a foot in the door, and even if this isn’t, it’s a great thing on a resume!
    I love that first photo with the reflection. They are my photo weakness.

  7. A ShutterBug Explores

    Wow! Awesome news about job interview for your son ~ hope it works well for him ~

    Lovely place and photos and awesome moon photo~ Wow!

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

  8. Alana

    Congratulations to your son. Even a temporary job is experience and a stepping stone. A temporary job in the late 70’s led me to what became my career. Best of luck to him and you took some beautiful pictures. I like the sculptures.

  9. Carol

    Amazing sky with lovely clouds. Congratulations to your son. I hope he continues to enjoy the job. I love public art in nature. It looks amazing.

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