Exercise: the Antidote to Aging
Balance and connection make life sweet, and as we begin to age, this truth becomes even more important. Older adults need a unique symmetry of movement, nutrition, community and care to make their golden years some of the best.
One way to address several of these needs at once is to stay active. But what kinds...
Green by the Generation
People who have saved and invested all their lives often find that retirement presents a new challenge, says Andy Nelson, a senior financial consultant at the Oklahoma City branch of Charles Schwab.
“All they know is how to put money away; they don’t know how to take money out,” he says, mentioning that many of his clients...
For many, autumn means vibrant foliage and bonfires. For bird watchers, it brings opportunities to see avifauna not around in the warmer months. It’s clear that “birding” thrives in Oklahoma.
Terri Underhill, longtime volunteer liaison for the Oklahoma City Audubon Society, says the state is a hotbed for avian enthusiasts.
“We get birds and birders from just everywhere,” she says. “For...
Coleman Proctor, five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier in team roping, describes rodeo as a sport that was born out of everyday jobs. An exciting world of dedicated athletes has sprung from the tasks performed by cowboys and ranch hands. In events from bull riding and barrel racing to steer wrestling and tie-down roping, rodeo athletes use quick reflexes, unparalleled...
Originally from Monroe, Louisiana, Carlisha Williams Bradley moved to Oklahoma at age three. After graduating from Union High School and the University of Oklahoma, Williams Bradley continued her education at Syracuse University, where she received a master’s in public administration. Passionate about education and social change, she has stepped into several leadership roles, including as the executive director of...
Candidates looking to challenge Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum are campaigning during a summer like no other.
“We are in a really challenging year in Tulsa, with the global pandemic, a national recession, significant budget drops for cities across the state and a tremendous amount of turmoil around longstanding racial issues in our country,” says Bynum, 42, who seeks a second...
The quintessential Greek island of Santorini is unerringly stunning. There are about 1,000 reasons to go there ... and none to ever leave.
Imagine a big triangle out in the Aegean Sea, whose tips are the coasts of southern Greece, southwestern Turkey and Crete. In the center of that triangle is Santorini (Greek name Thira), Island of Wine.
Get a...
Join enthusiastic Oklahomans at a collection of community events in August. The Maker Faire at Tulsa’s Expo Square runs Aug. 29. The event, described as “a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they can do,” offers guests a wide swath of vendors and the chance to nab one-of-a-kind pieces. Going virtual for...
In May 2012, 28 world leaders flew to Chicago to attend the NATO Summit. The organizers gave the job of feeding the heads of state to the executive chef of Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center, Devin Levine – perhaps because he had already successfully catered five PGA championships.
Levine cooked lunch for former President Barack Obama (“It was just a...
On Wednesday evening, the Tulsa City Council passed a temporary ordinance to Title 27 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances for the adoption of a new mask requirement. The ordinance passed 7-2.
Mask mandates apply to those 18 and older “located within
Public Service Areas of Places of Public Accommodation or an Educational
Building. are required to wear face coverings at all...
