Goblins, ghouls, witches and more candy than commonsense have already started to line shelves and decorate homes. Children and adults alike are selecting their costumes to ready themselves for the upcoming season.
The celebration of Halloween is fairly ubiquitous throughout the U.S. these days, but if one looks into the origins of this holiday, it has not always been so....
Look for summer road trip ideas? Get your planner out and create an itinerary of historical spots around Oklahoma.
Starting in the middle – Oklahoma City – the Oklahoma State Capitol Museum gives an exciting lesson on the history of the state capitol building, alongside Oklahoma politics and many of the leaders involved in the state’s founding.
Head to the western...
The Seattle SuperSonics came to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Thunder; since then, the team has remained beloved, winning a division title in the 2010-11 season and a Western Conference championship in the 2011-12 season.
While strength and showmanship on the basketball court are big factors in the Thunder’s status as a cherished part of Oklahoma culture, some...
Most music is, in some sense, a collaboration. Often, it’s a posthumous one. Anytime an artist sets out to perform a piece of music he or she didn’t write, the result is always going to be a combination of the original creator’s work and the approach of the artist or artists interpreting it.
Tulsa-based pianist Barron Ryan, who’s become...
Although the eight Canary Islands lie just 60 miles off the coast of Morocco, Africa, they belong to Spain and have for six centuries. Born of volcanoes, this land of eternal spring enjoys lots of sunshine and an average daytime high of 77° year ’round, earning the isles the nickname of Europe’s Hawaii (apologies to the Azores in Portugal,...
Foodborne illnesses can wreak havoc on the body. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and even fever, says Jacob Tipps, M.D., a family medicine physician with INTEGRIS Health Medical Group – Cross Timbers in Edmond.
Often referred to as food poisoning, foodborne illnesses are caused by bacteria, viruses and/or parasites.
“The two most common bacterial sources are salmonella and clostridium...
Established the same year that Oklahoma became a state – 1907 – Blanchard has spent much of its existence serving as what some might call a “bedroom community,” i.e. somewhat isolated, yet within a few minutes’ reach of a major metro (in this case, Oklahoma City).
Lately, however, U.S. Census figures have borne out what is becoming most evident:...
It’s Halloween night. Your kids are dressed up, excited and raring to go. But how do you keep these enthusiastic trick-or-treaters safe?
“For smaller children, make sure they are always accompanied by an adult,” says MSgt. Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police Department’s office of media relations. “For older children, if they don’t want an adult with them, make...
The Brain
Keeping mentally sharp as we age is as important as staying physically fit. Our brain, like any other part of the body, benefits from a healthy lifestyle with efforts made to support and strengthen mental acuity.
“In addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, individuals can keep their brain healthy by staying mentally active through activities like puzzles,...
An Entertainer’s Dream Space
This historic Tulsa domicile received a face-lift in the kitchen, dining and bath areas. Created in 1922, the home was built upon a sturdy foundation that could support a wide-scale renovation.
Spearheading the project was Duvall Atelier, which offers interior design and architecture services alongside a retail shop and showroom. John Duvall served as head architect and...
