In a world of self-assembled bookshelves, disposable coffee tables and next-day furniture delivery, a growing number of people are choosing a different path: investing in handcrafted furniture.
For consumers weary of replacing sagging sofas and wobbly dining sets that rarely survives a move, heirloom-quality craftsmanship offers an appealing alternative. While custom furniture often carries a higher price tag, advocates say...
Experience Oklahoma on foot or by bicycle through social exercise clubs. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a complete beginner or someone who's in between, there's a welcoming group for anyone looking to move their body for fitness and fun.
Everyone knows regular physical activity can improve health, increase energy levels and improve sleep quality, but finding the motivation to get...
Last month, we left rock ‘n’ roll bassist Gary Gilmore in his hometown of Tulsa, where he’d been working a regular club gig with drummer Gary Sanders and a guitarist-vocalist named John Cale. (Because of the wide-open local nightclub scene at the time, even an underage musician like Gilmore – who’d just graduated from high school – was able...
Jamaica, the third largest island in the Caribbean, is full of nuances. Traveling there is like visiting an old friend – one who knows exactly what you need. Her welcoming demeanor and curiosity for people is genuine; Jamaican hospitality nurtures and nourishes. Everyday’s buffet is a new surprise of delicious jerk spices, barbecued meat, saltfish, kidney, mannish water, escovitch,...
Marcel Reynolds, who is 98-years-young, has never made plans to slow down. While a successful engineer, he became an avid woodworker, crafting all the doors, corbels and decorative work for his New Mexico home. Upon approaching retirement, he deliberately transitioned into hobby farming – a planned lifestyle shift he credits for his health and longevity.
“I really didn’t slow down...
Across the vast majority of the United States, calling 911 when facing what a caller deems an emergency is the best bet for getting immediate assistance. Systems are set up to direct callers to the appropriate response team, and representatives of systems in Tulsa and OKC both say that when in doubt about whether something is a true emergency,...
Weatherford stands as an underrated gem along historic Route 66, offering an unbeatable combination of storied history, forward-thinking innovation and relaxed, small-town appeal. Just off I-40, this friendly western Oklahoma community provides a rewarding weekend getaway filled with memorable attractions suitable for families, history enthusiasts and road-trippers alike – without the massive crowds or expenses of larger destinations.
The visit...
Aimee Harlow, Kris Markes, Deborah McAuliffe Senner;
Campaign Celebration, Allied Arts, OKC
Jeff Cope, Jay Helm, Tom Biolchini; Noshville, Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Oklahoma, Tulsa
Mary F. McCormick, Joseph R. Castiglione, Ann Felton Gilliland,
Ross O. Swimmer, Sherri Coale, Bruce T. Benbrook, Ann W. Hargis; Class announcement luncheon, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, OKC
Mary Blankenship Pointer, Polly Nichols, Annie Bohanon;
Music...
Higher education is evolving, with Oklahoma universities rethinking how they welcome students, support them through their transition to college, and help them build meaningful paths beyond graduation through hands-on learning, entrepreneurship and career-connected experiences. The result is a more cohesive college experience, where students are encouraged to explore, build confidence and see a clearer line between study and future...
They are innovators, volunteers, scholars, athletes, researchers and leaders — young people already leaving their marks on the world. Through hard work, vision, empathy and an unwavering drive to excel, these outstanding high school seniors have distinguished themselves in extraordinary ways.
Kate Roller
Cascia Hall
Attending: University of Chicago
Intended major: I’m still exploring my options, but I’m leaning toward either Computer Science...
