A familiar scent has the remarkable ability to transport us. The smoky aroma of a fall bonfire.Fresh lavender drifting through an open window. Warm cinnamon and pumpkin filling a kitchen. Long before a candle is lit or a bar of soap is unwrapped, fragrance has the power to evoke memories, create comfort and set a mood.
Across Oklahoma, a growing number...
Rather than getting your dopamine dose through endless scrolling, flex your brain muscles by headingto an Oklahoma escape room – good to the last plot.
There are plenty of mind-bending options at Tulsa’s popular The Xcapery.
In their flagship game, Philtower Mystery, somebody has kidnapped wealthy oilman Waite Phillips. Your mission: Grab a fedora and step into the minds of 1920s...
After years of video calls, remote work and digital interactions replacing everyday encounters, many people are searching for something technology can’t provide: opportunities to connect in person. Bookstores, coffee shops, libraries and other gathering spaces are serving a purpose beyond commerce: they’re becoming modern-day hubs where people gather, learn and build relationships.
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place”...
Pets have been a vital part of people’s lives for centuries. Often seen as honorary family members and sometimes dubbed “fur babies,” pets have, in recent years, grown in importance to younger generations who either cannot afford to raise or do not want to have children. Their financial investment into these furry friends is significantly less steep while still...
Sometimes, the effectiveness of a project like the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame’s renovation isn’t determined solely by the technological improvements, the upgraded spiffiness of the surroundings, the new attractions assembled for visitors. It can also be measured by something not as tangible, but every bit as important.
Just ask Tony Corbell, executive director of the Muskogee-based OMHF.
“I think the...
The Seychelles is the ultimate remote getaway. Emphasis on remote. The archipelago is, pardon the expression, in the middle of nowhere. It really is. The Seychelles (say-SHELLS) are a menagerie of 115 small islands 800 miles from Africa, the nearest continental landmass. And that’s exactly why people go there.
Because of the Seychelles’ remote location, the islands have ecologies found...
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered a chronic and debilitating disorder, impacting many aspects of life including professional and academic achievements, interpersonal relationships and daily functioning. As one of the most common mental health disorders affecting children, ADHD symptoms are most often recognized and diagnosed before age 12.
However, the Centers for Disease...
When a customer walks into a modern supermarket in the United States, a combination of factors are at play, all with one goal: to win that shopper’s attention – and ultimately, encourage them to spend.
Getting a patron’s attention is the job not only of the store, but of the product manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, says Yuechen Wu, an associate...
Tucked amid the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains in southwestern Oklahoma, Medicine Park stands as a timeless scenic resort community that has drawn visitors for over a century. Founded in 1908 as the state’s original planned tourism destination, this charming town blends historic granite cobblestone architecture with crystal-clear creeks, rolling foothills and abundant natural wonders.
Its unique red granite...
Featured photo: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s back-to-back MVP awards underscore his emergence as one of the NBA’s premier players and the centerpiece of the Thunder’s pursuit of sustained excellence. Photo courtesy NBAE/Getty Images
Built to Last: What’s Next for the OKC Thunder
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, the question posed after a championship is not necessarily how to win another one. It is...
