Gabriella’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria
There’s something about long-standing traditions and recipes handed down through generations that are a staple in excellent Italian cuisine. Like, without the family secrets and vibrant personalities, the food just wouldn’t have the same depth and delicious appeal. It’s as if the story is part of the flavor, and you’re getting the inside scoop with…
Read More >Cosplay for Charity
As a child, Angela (Fae) Mullens enjoyed playing dress up. By junior high, she was altering thrift store clothing and sewing costumes. Fae was a married adult before she learned about the cosplay (costumed play) community, but now, she’s turned her hobby into a community service, recreating beloved characters to entertain at charity events or…
Read More >The Crafted House
A two-story concrete structure stands out amongst the sea of wooden houses along the east side of the University of Central Oklahoma campus. The modern-looking house with its curved roof is the brainchild of architect, George Winters. “Smaller houses are needed in Edmond,” Winters said. “I don’t build homes for a living, but I wanted…
Read More >Pat Becker: Speaking Up for Animals
We need more kindness in the world, and Pat Becker Wallis is on a mission to help create it. Through Pat Becker Books, she publishes stories that help children gain a better understanding of dogs and other animals. “If a child can learn to care for an animal, they also learn to care for people,”…
Read More >Don’t Box Me In
Expanding Oklahoma’s Boxing Stance Seven years ago, an aspiring boxer asked a coach what she could do to become a better boxer. “Move out of Oklahoma,” was the answer. Fortunately, Stephanie Tolson sought to change that narrative rather than change her address. “The boxing community in Oklahoma is small,” Stephanie explains. “I had to travel…
Read More >Lilli and Dad’s Great Adventure
As my dad and I pulled into Mitchell, Oregon, we saw a small espresso shop on the side of the two-lane highway. Enjoying our fresh peach smoothies, we chatted with a friendly gentleman and inquired about the town’s attractions and sleeping accommodations. He told us about a haunted motel in the middle of town that…
Read More >Undefeated
Jim Riley knows what it’s like to overcome long odds. When he joined the Miami Dolphins as a defensive lineman, they were a raw, new team that had never scored a winning season. Four years later they catapulted all the way to the Super Bowl. But the statistic that means the most to Jim doesn’t…
Read More >Bricktown Brewery
Thirty years ago, Bricktown Brewery pioneered the craft beer movement in Oklahoma. Lobbying to make brewing and selling beer legal here, they proudly obtained the first federal license number for craft beer in the state of Oklahoma. Along with that monumental achievement came another – crafting a delicious menu of kicked-up comfort foods that surprise…
Read More >Cleats for Kids
Every parent understands how important it is for kids to stay active. But many Oklahoma children are forced onto the sidelines because their families can’t afford shoes and sports equipment. Cleats for Kids offers these kids a chance to get the physical activity they need. Getting Children Back in the Game Any team, organization, or…
Read More >Finding Lichen
Hundreds of Species Discovered Remember learning about lichen—that mossy-looking stuff that grows on trees? Probably not, because until recently, lichens barely received mention in high school biology. Now, thanks to the work of Dr. Sheila Strawn, much more is known about lichen and its roles in Oklahoma ecology. Not only has she discovered hundreds of…
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