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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Route 66 Blue Hippo Festival
Edmond is uniquely placed along Route 66—turning a corner at downtown, which takes drivers south to Oklahoma City or east to Arcadia. As Oklahoma inches closer to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, cities along the Mother Road are gearing up for an influx of national and international tourism. But Why Wait Two…
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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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In Other Words with Dave
Every week, I get asked the same questions. Any changes to your insurance? Your address? Your medication? Have we had any falls? Any other changes we need to know about? I know the drill. As I stood there, I thought, yes, there have been significant changes. I got a new stove this week. I am…
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In Other Words with Dave
I’ve been using my favorite screwdriver for over 30 years. The only problem with it is – it’s not mine. It’s Dan’s, my roommate from college, who now lives in New York City. I borrowed it from him in the ‘90s and never returned it. It’s a little gem of a tool. Has a built-in…
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In Other Words With Dave
My in-laws are considering a move to Edmond from Osage County. They have been house hunting – and my wife, Alison, a former Realtor, has been in “search and scroll” mode for weeks. Exciting times. Moving to Edmond checks quite a few of the boxes for them. Here are some of the reasons I think…
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In Other Words with Dave
Edmond’s 3rd annual Cycle 66 Ride is happening in early November. The event hosts a variety of bicycle rides on and around Route 66. There’s a 10-mile, 33-mile, and 66-mile ride – there’s even a 1-mile ride for kids. The spectator favorite of the day is the competitive closed-course race around Downtown Edmond. These races…
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