The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is surrounded by splendid coral, protected for nearly 50 years by a massive marine sanctuary filled with 350 species of fish, five dozen kinds of living coral and sparkling, peacock-blue water. Bonaire takes stewardship of its sea life seriously, and scuba divers rank the reefs among the world’s best. It’s the B in...
According to the National Eczema Association (NEA), around 31.6 million people in the United States – approximately 10% of the population – have some form of eczema. As an umbrella term, ‘eczema’ refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions that can cause dry skin, itchiness, scaly patches, rashes, blisters and, in some cases, skin infections. While eczema can...
Nestled between Tulsa and Oklahoma City along the historic Route 66, Shawnee is a charming town brimming with history, culture and natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to its rich past, looking for family-friendly activities, or hoping to find a peaceful reset, Shawnee offers something for everyone.
A visit to Shawnee wouldn’t be complete without exploring St. Gregory’s Abbey, a Benedictine...
Good news about tornadoes in Oklahoma? There are many ways you can prepare for them. The not-so-good news? According to an Oklahoma research scientist, tornadoes can occur when you least expect them.
“While Oklahoma is known for its frequent tornado activity, especially in spring, there is technically no ‘tornado season,’ because tornadoes can happen any time of year,” says Justin...
It is estimated that out of nine million Jews under Nazi domination, tens of thousands were rescued during the Holocaust by non-Jewish people. Many rescuers acted out of a sense of altruism; some performed acts of heroism based upon deeply held religious beliefs or moral codes; others acted in the spur of the moment, offering help to complete strangers.
What...
To be a remarkable young professional in today’s ever-changing business climate, you’ve got to have it all. An excellent track record at work, of course, but also involvement in ample volunteerism efforts, leadership positions outside the office and a dynamic, nuanced personal life.
To many of us, this seems unattainable. To the 40 young professionals profiled in the following pages,...
Spring welcomes beautiful blooms, nicer weather, an occasional sneeze or two, and sometimes, that all-consuming urge to transform your living space. If you’re ready to embark on a remodeling project, big or small, local professionals offer crucial advice before the first swing of the hammer or stroke of the paint brush.
Protecting Yourself and Your Home
Embarking on long-anticipated renovation projects...
“How did Oklahoma City’s Nonesuch, a 22-seat tasting-menu spot from three chefs whom no one has ever heard of, in a city that no national critic has ever paid attention to, become America’s best new restaurant?”
Thus read the overlong headline printed in 2018 in Bon Appetit magazine about New American restaurant Nonesuch.
It was a photo he came across by...
Zach Pittman’s biological father was a chef, taking him to work and plying with him with sweet gooey desserts – and perhaps it’s from him that Zach inherited the love and joy of cooking. But Zach’s adopted father and grandfather were architects, designing buildings intended to last and bring beauty to generations to come. From them, he learned to...
