Falconry is often thought of as the extinct hobby of medieval knights, yet hunting with birds of prey thrives in the state.
Lauren McGough, an Oklahoma City native and a licensed, practicing falconer since age 14, describes the sport as a sort of destiny.
“As a kid, I was always fascinated by birds of prey – eagles in particular – and...
The professionals honored in Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2019 exemplify leadership, both at the office and in the community. These are Oklahoma’s mavericks – innovators who go the extra mile, disrupt the status quo, push to improve the state and guide others by unwavering and fierce example. These leaders run the gambit of professions – from...
Remodeling, renovation, renewal … whatever R-word you use to describe transforming any area of your home, the process is not easy.
In Stillwater, I turned a shabby, L-shaped back porch into an inviting office. In a more contemporary home, I took a barren rear garden and added a spacious new living/entertaining area, including a full bathroom, an office and a...
Burly and amiable, in a checked shirt and jeans, he looks like the kind of cowboy ladies love.
“I was 13 when I started work at my father’s restaurant,” Kent Kistler says. “My brother Brandon and I have been doing it ever since – except for the years Brandon was the lead singer of a heavy metal band. We washed...
If you live in Tulsa, you may have seen Emeka Nnaka, a motivational speaker and advocate for those with physical challenges. The Georgia native and Tulsa transplant (he attended Oral Roberts University) seems to pop up everywhere, and his larger-than-life personality and stature make him difficult to miss.
Wherever he is, he’s usually right in the middle of the action...
Norman Asher loves everything about blackberry season, but a few parts stand out more than others.
He gets a big kick out of seeing the purple-stained faces and clothing of children who can’t resist sampling what they pluck: ripe berries from the bushes at Meadow Blackberry Farm.
He’s also happy when he meets customers new to picking their own berries, because...
