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…
Read More >College and Karate!
Years ago, as a young college student, I took my share of PE classes—archery, tennis, dancing and more. Having played basketball all through school I enjoyed staying active. But what I really wanted to learn was karate. My boyfriend (future husband—Carl) had taken karate and ju-jitsu in Tulsa from his friend, Gary, who just happened…
Read More >A LOOK Back: The Interurban Trolley Car
The Interurban was a trolley car that ran between Oklahoma City and Edmond from 1911-1946. In the beginning, few people owned cars, so walking and riding horses had been the predominant mode of transportation. For 25 cents, citizens or college students could catch the hour-long ride to either city. The Interurban ran on a track,…
Read More >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…
Read More >A Valentine Surprise!
Since February is the “love” month, I’m sharing a special story about a couple of friends. Gerald Meeks moved to Edmond just as Covid hit. Being a widower, he was alone in the house he had built to host old and new friends. But being a “people person,” he kept in touch by e-mail, phone,…
Read More >A LOOK Back: A Love Story for the Ages
Quimby Enterline of Piedmont met and married his sweetheart, Margaret Valeriani, while he was stationed in England in 1945. Because of the war, their early communication in 1945 and 1946 was often in the form of love letters. Margaret wrote: “Honey, I miss you so terribly, at times it’s almost unbearable, and I have had…
Read More >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…
Read More >Family Traditions
I’ve never been great with New Year’s resolutions, but I love family traditions. And what better time to pass on treasured gems like stories, recipes or tangible items than the New Year? When I was growing up, my mother fixed chocolate gravy for breakfast every morning. I thought it was normal until my girlfriends started…
Read More >Come Sweet Christmas!
It’s the second Christmas without my son, Jay and it seems harder instead of easier. Last year I was still in shock. Numb, having just lost my son and my mother. Functioning but not living. Grief is a hard journey and it’s different for everyone. Lately my mother often comes to mind. And yes, I…
Read More >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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