In Other Words with Dave
The web marketing company that creates this magazine, Back40 Design, is celebrating 25 years this January. That’s right, folks—a whole quarter-century. Not bad for a start-up consisting of a folding table, a spare dining chair, a well-loved Mr. Coffee Maker, and a beige Mac connected to the internet via a shaky dial-up connection. Back in…
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In Other Words with Dave
As Christmas approaches, a familiar ritual begins here at the Miller house: accommodating our ever-expanding circle of relatives and friends for our holiday dinner. First, we need a solid headcount. This is serious business— standby status is not acceptable. Once we confirm the final count, Alison takes charge of menu planning, and I start organizing…
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In Other Words with Dave
After five years of life’s detours—thanks to COVID and my bout with blood cancer—I finally revved my engine and hit the open road with my motorcycle buddies. I was a little rusty, a little slower, and very mindful of my recent absence from the hobby. It was wonderful to feel the wind in my face…
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In Other Words with Dave
I’m pretty good at sitting and reclining. I may even be an expert, as evidenced by our worn-out sectional in the den. This gray-green, low-slung beauty has been a trooper. It hugged us through the pandemic, provided much-needed rest through my chemo treatments, and was our companion through countless binge-worthy (and not-so-binge-worthy) Netflix series. On…
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In Other Words with Dave
We brought our own chairs. We sat, we enjoyed, we left. It was another fun concert experience at Heard on Hurd. This summer concert series has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing string of concertgoing events. In June, Alison and I bought tickets to Neil Young. We planned a midweek getaway, drove through…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison’s a little bit Garth. And I’m a little bit Springsteen. She likes to shop local boutiques. I’d rather hang out at Cars & Coffee. She’s into spicy, or as she calls it, “flavorful” food – hot honey, onion jam, balsamic this, reduced that. I’m fine with a chicken breast, but please go easy on…
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In Other Words with Dave
It’s an exciting time when your child gets their first apartment. They’re on their own, working, paying bills, being responsible – figuring it all out. As proud parents, we can breathe a sigh of relief. Wait. Hold it – a dog? You don’t need a dog – that’s a huge commitment. What if something happens,…
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In Other Words with Dave
I have no idea how to farm or raise cattle, make a candle, or bake pretzel bread, but I do know where to get amazing local products. Have you been to the Edmond Farmer’s Market? Let’s go. I’ll show you around. It opens at 8 AM, but I suggest you get there early. You know…
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In Other Words with Dave
I have a little red stapler on my desk, tucked neatly under my Apple display. I rarely use it; I can’t remember the last time I stapled anything. Swingline manufactured it, and it has no significant value. How do I know this is my stapler? On the tail end of the stapler (as opposed to…
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In Other Words with Dave
I recently had to come to terms with a particular reality: “No one wants your old stuff.” In February we moved to a smaller office. Alison and I had 25 years of office stuff to pare down. We donated calculators, scissors, staplers, hole punches, and label makers (remember those?). Then we sold desks, chairs, couches,…
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In Other Words with Dave
What am I gonna do with this huge Back40 sign that hangs on our building over at Covell and Kelly? I suppose it could be repurposed as a coffee table. Back in 2019, in my infinite wisdom, I bought, gutted, and remodeled a building to house my digital marketing agency and the Edmond Outlook. The…
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