A young Oakley Lehman had a unique window into the world of television stunts. “I grew up in Sunland-Tujunga, where they shot ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ and ‘The Fall Guy,’” he said. “We could ride our bicycles over and watch them shoot, then we would see it on TV.” In a foresha...
OakleyOriginals| Flickr |CC BY 2.0 If you’re a newspaper subscriber, using old issues as mulch is a great way to recycle. Shred them and mix them into your compost bin or leave them whole. Lay down a layer of two to four sheets in your garden beds. Once you have placed the layers...
“Bonnie & Clyde”Set during turbulent times, it is a timely commentary on the American Dream and what can happen when that dream dies or is deferred as two dreamers — Bonnie, with her head full of poetry and stardom, and Clyde, desperate to escape poverty and make a name for himself....
In this Alfred Hitchcock-directed feature, Cotten played Charles “Uncle Charlie” Oakley, a beloved uncle and brother who turns out to be far less upstanding and admirable than one might initially think. And that’s putting it mildly. Cotten was superb in the part, first enticing us in ...
Welcome to my “Heartland Echoes,” where I aim to share my poems with the world, along with my survival story and autobiography of childhood abuse, motivational quotes, and much more. Through my words, I hope to inspire others to share their own stories