Millennia ago, huge glaciers carved deep, narrow ruts into the wild Atlantic coast of Norway, leaving behind placid, U-shaped fjords hemmed by steep cliffs. Right in the middle of all this natural splendor is Alesund, a port city of 44,000, exquisitely located on seven islands near the mouth of the 68-mile-long Stor Fjord. The town is actually an archipelago, so...
Millions of Americans live with the pain and discomfort associated with arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different types of the disease; the most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), alongside rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis.  Mary Beth Humphrey, M.D., Ph.D., is a rheumatologist with OU Health...

Plenty to Talk About

A person could be excused for thinking that in a town of just under 3,000, most days will produce little to talk about, much less chronicle. But in the case of the north-central Oklahoma town of Pawhuska, they couldn’t be more wrong. Pawhuska, county seat of Osage County and the longtime location of the Osage Nation tribal headquarters, features a bevy...

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Caring for a friend or family member as they age is a labor of love, and it is essential to have quality information to make the best decisions possible. Many would argue that nothing is more important than the decision about where to live. As a person ages, there are many options for living arrangements, and it is important...

Great Companies to Work For

Today, in an oversaturated market, it takes a lot for a business to stand out from its competitors. Sure, you’ve got flexible PTO packages and ample snacks in the break room – but for many, that just doesn’t cut it. Truly great companies are taking a holistic approach to business. Alongside embodying their mission statements in day-to-day operations, they cultivate...

How to Holiday

Gift Wrapping 101 So you’ve gotten your holiday shopping out of the way early, snagging Black Friday deals galore. Good for you! However, unless you’re a cranky curmudgeon, you’ve still got one more step left: gift wrapping those bad boys. Here are a few tips to help you wrap like a pro. Put it in a box. Don’t try to wrap...
Tulsa Bartlesville  Bartlesville may be known as a historic oil town, but this city has been expanding steadily and revitalizing its downtown, too.  “People that come here are always so pleasantly surprised with how clean and cute our downtown is,” says Maria Swindell Gus, executive director at Visit Bartlesville.  In 2020, the city opened the Tower at Unity Square, a voter-approved green space,...
An Oklahoma culinary institution for more than two decades, Cheever’s Café serves up southwestern and southern cuisine, plus cocktails and wine, to hungry OKC diners. But Tulsans needn’t worry – a brand new, 95-seat location will soon open on Cherry Street, within a 4,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Q Clothier.  Keith Paul, chief executive officer and co-founder of Cheever’s parent...

Local Flavors

Dos Panchos If you’re looking for authentic Mexican cuisine plus more tequila offerings than you'd believe, Dos Panchos in Tulsa is the place to go.  Starters include traditional favorites, like queso with chorizo, guacamole, nachos and shrimp ceviche. If you’re gunning to eat a bit healthier, good on ya – try the tortilla soup, the taco salad or the chicken fiesta...