Even before he learned how to write, Hernán Díaz knew words were his thing.
“I always knew I wanted to be a writer. I grew up in a rather bookish home, which helped. But as a child, I never wanted to become an astronaut or a firefighter. An unexplainable love of language, which has been with me forever, was my...
Wayne Webster
World War II - Navy
Before he went off to fight in World War II, U.S. Navy veteran Wayne Webster says he “did not know there was a town bigger than McAlester.”
“My life began when I went into the service,” says Webster, a Sand Springs resident who celebrated his 99th birthday this year. “The rest of it was nothing...
Oklahoma plays host to a wide range of adult recreational sporting leagues, and the popularity of these clubs is only growing. A plethora of options are available for those looking to get active and make connections – including volleyball, basketball, flag football, kickball and even bowling. Whether you’re super competitive or a type B social sports enthusiast, you’re welcome...
Oklahoma is home to a diverse and thriving community of social clubs, many of which go beyond the typical to embrace unique and niche interests.
Of those, Tulsa Modern Quilt Guild (TMQG) board member Jenelle Abbott says their guild is a 130-members-strong local chapter of the National Modern Quilt Guild, with monthly meetings and guild activities including quarterly sew-days, retreats,...
Reptile rescuer Annie Chesher of Oklahoma City has some advice for people who adopt pets — reptiles in particular — then tire of the novelty.
“Most people think of them as throwaway pets, but some can live ten to 20 years,” says Chesher, who operates Abigail’s Angels Reptile Rescue out of her home. “You’re not just purchasing a pet. You’re...
On any given weekend in Oklahoma, it’s not hard to find collections of stunning old cars lined up in rows like shiny jewels. These aren’t just cars; they’re stories on wheels.
From Tulsa to Tishomingo, antique car lovers gather at car shows, swap meets and parades, typically stationed in small towns and city parks. They come in muscle cars from...
As I’ve written in this space before, it’s generally a fool’s errand to try and pin down just exactly when something began. What usually happens is that just after your research leads you to a good starting place, you run onto a hitherto unknown fact that jumps up and kicks a hole in it.
I mention this because Teresa Knox...
Not all Caribbean islands are alike, and that is often the misconception from tourists who don’t dive into the distinctions of a destination. Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is definitely one of those unique island countries. If visited on a cruise ship itinerary, you can spend the day doing several excursions that reveal the essence...
Loneliness was declared a public health epidemic in 2023 by the U.S. surgeon general and has remained a national health concern. According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in three Americans feels lonely every week and younger adults, ages 18 to 35, revealed feeling lonely every day or several times a week.
The loneliness epidemic stems from several social factors:...
Situated in central Oklahoma just north of Oklahoma City, Guthrie blends historic appeal with unexpected happenings. Once the territorial capital, the Guthrie of today is best known for its lovingly preserved downtown – the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation – where brick-lined streets and ornate Victorian buildings invite visitors to linger, shop and explore. Yet beyond the...
