Fine Living: Brilliant Idea, Dazzling Jewelry
Bruce Kerr knew Bali was a beautiful island. But when he went there to experience its beauty first hand, he discovered much more. Kerr, who has lived in Edmond with his family since 1983, is a former lawyer, a certified public accountant, and currently manages two labs that analyze industrial waste samples. About three years…
Read More >The Hot Zone
Romance novel – the phrase instantly conjures images of Fabio’s long golden locks blowing in the breeze as he romps on a sandy beach with a salacious woman. But fantasy cover art is not all these novels have to offer. The pages within ooze fresh and optimistic narration while mixing contemporary dialogue with vivid historical…
Read More >Where There is No Comfort: Seven Days in Ethiopia
When Juliann Troi was asked to write an article about the life-saving work of a humanitarian organization in a small village in Ethiopia, she knew it would be extremely difficult. What she didn’t know was how much the experience would touch her heart. The article evolved into a book; “Where There Is No Comfort: Seven…
Read More >CASA: A Voice for the Children
Many circumstances can make a home unsafe for a child. In some cases of abuse and neglect, children are removed from their home and have to cope with the loss of family, comfort and security. The Oklahoma CASA Association (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) provides trained volunteers who represent the best interest of abused…
Read More >H&W: Age is Just a Number
Searching for the much sought-after “fountain of youth” has exhausted the resources of countless pioneers in hopes of delaying the inevitable. Efforts have proven to be futile. Aging is an unavoidable fact of life that we all must face. As we advance into older age, it’s essential to know what to expect out of our…
Read More >H&F: Against All Odds
When people see a bandage or a bruise, they often ask what happened. When someone asks Everett Jackson what happened to his hand, he doesn’t have just a story to tell. The black wrap that spreads from his wrist to his elbow is a testimony about the gift of life. Jackson, 36, is an author…
Read More >Fine Living: Edmond Fashion in Full Bloom
Owners and managers of the trendiest boutiques in Edmond know the hottest spring fashions and can help you find a favorite outfit this season. “I definitely think Edmond is very trendy,” said Lauren Owsley owner of Retropolitan. One of spring’s many delights is that you don’t have to sacrifice chic for comfy. From feminine pastel…
Read More >Health & Wellness: Rediscovering Nutrition
A healthy diet is an important factor in achieving fitness goals and preventing chronic diseases. However, trendy fads and long lists of dos and don’ts can become overwhelming. Following too many complicated rules could lead to defeat. “You truly are what you eat, so eat right, feel strong and live long,” says Umo Ekpenyong of…
Read More >Connecting Through Text
As electronic devices become more sophisticated and easier to use, one form of communication, text messaging, is becoming more and more popular. Cell phone users in the United States sent 110 billion text messages in December 2009 alone. That’s 10 times more than just three years ago, according to a survey by the International Association…
Read More >The Rehabilitation of Aline Williams
Aline Williams lost her life 13 years ago, her civil life that is. She found it again a week before Christmas when she was released from prison. Now, at 51, Aline is ready to take on her long-awaited second chance. “When I was at the County Jail I was broken,” she said. “I was at…
Read More >Stan Young, P.I.
When one hears the name Federal Bureau of Investigation, secret files, wire-tapped conversations, complicated investigations and even the image of the symbolic Hoover Building in Washington, DC come to mind. A number of movie scenes and famous characters might pop up as well. The boundaries between reality and fiction in stories about the FBI are…
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