One of the biggest characteristics of the Stillwater-born music known as Red Dirt is its emphasis on lyrics that are honest, real and sometimes painful. As befits a musical style that rose up in our agrarian state, it’s usually very close to the soil, metaphorically speaking, rooted deeply in the earth.
And, at the risk of torturing that metaphor, I’ll...
Ever since the Land Run of 1889, territory has been an essential part of the identity and history of Oklahomans. Immortalized in our state song, “Oklahoma!” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the words “we know we belong to the land / and the land we belong to is grand,” seem to typify the importance of our beloved red dirt. In...
“Since mid-2021, Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has welcomed twelve new non-stop destinations from four carriers – American, Southwest, Allegiant and Breeze,” says Andrew Pierini, Tulsa International Airport’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
And our state’s capital is staying competitive as well. Stacey Hamm, Oklahoma City public information officer and marketing manager for the department of airports, reports similar...
Travel – first by horse and buggy, then rail and automobile – has been important to Weatherford since its late 1800s birth on the western Oklahoma plains. Its importance continues today as Weatherford draws visitors who come for a variety of reasons. There, they find a bustling college community that boasts a thriving economy with a prosperous outlook.
A major...
When you’re curating a professional online presence, it’s important to remember that the internet remembers everything you post – the good, the bad and the ugly.
Local and national organizations can help guide you in creating a snapshot that allows your background, skills and drive to shine above the rest of the crowd.
David Tollette, the executive director of Tulsa’s Young...
Some people may label a gluten-free diet as a growing trend, but for those living with celiac disease, it’s a necessary lifestyle for overall health and wellness.
James T. Phoenix, II, M.D., an internal medicine physician with Ascension St. John in Tulsa, explains that celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune condition that causes damage to the small intestine, leading to...
The curiosity for traveling has not waned – despite the hectic challenges the industry has endured over the last few years. Like historic explorers, vacationers must choose their routes carefully, minimizing airport connection waits, long taxi rides and excursion times that chop up your vacation days, interrupting your relaxation time. Honduras is a destination that can certainly achieve the...
Turning to the Experts
When you hire a financial advisor, the assistance you receive is tailor-made, says Treana M. Lankard, vice president and branch leader for Fidelity Investments.
“Every investor has a unique situation, so we take into account the big picture,” Lankard says. “We look to understand their priorities, preferences and family dynamics to lay out the foundation of a...
The Pros of Volunteering
One innovative way for seniors to get moving is to dedicate their time to helping others. Volunteering helps keep bodies running, minds nimble and hearts softened.
Tara Powell, director of education and training at Cedarhurst at Woodland Hills, explains how its communities organize events for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
“Our team members,...
