Thank you OKC & Reduxion Theatre

Despite my paltry offerings, the First Annual Jane Austen Festival in Oklahoma City was a great success. The music was superb, the tea delicious and The Reduxion Theatre a jolly fine venue. Jane Austen herself might have opined the gowns only middling, but even she would have deemed the company exceptional.

My entire visit was eye-opening, thanks to my hosts, Erin and Tyler Woods, directors of the Reduxion Theatre. Redux-ion - From the Latin "redux" (to revisit) and the process of "reducing" a sauce in the culinary arts to its purest form - its essence. Therefore, the Reduxion Theatre has set its mission to to produce such classics as Austen and Shakespeare with an innovative eye. For their upcoming schedule go to reduxiontheatre.com. Check 'em out!

While in town, it was my great honor to experience (for that was what it was...) the sophisticated and moving Oklahoma City National Memorial. I would encourage anyone who has not, to see it in person. You will leave both impressed and touched.

I would never have guessed that Shawnee OK would be home to Bingley's Teas. I highly recommend them - including flavors such as Longbourn's Wedding Tea, Sweet Jane, Wicked Wickham, (a personal favorite) Compassion for Mrs. Bennet's Nerves and many more @ Bingleysteas.com. Having handsome Mr. Bingley himself (although he admits an affinity for Col Brandon) wield the teapot was a special treat.