In Other Words with Dave
“I’m not friends with you anymore.” That’s what Alison told Mike, our trainer, after our very first workout session. Things were going fine until we hit lunges— the exercise everyone loves to hate. They target those lower body muscles like glutes and quads, and apparently, they also target Alison’s patience. Luckily, she got over it,…
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In Other Words with Dave
Imagine snapping your forearm as you reach into your mailbox or shattering a few vertebrae during that perfect golf swing. Or simply rolling over in bed and fracturing your ribs. Fractures and bone pain are common ways people discover they have multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. The rib fractures happened to me. One minute…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison and I enjoy scrolling through the news with our morning coffee. A few weeks ago, she was deep into an article about President Jimmy Carter’s remarkable century-long life. She mused aloud, “Wow, 100 years.” I paused mid-sip, equally puzzled and flattered. I gave her a look and asked, “What did you just say?” She…
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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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