Compliment the New Year
Many years ago, I received a compliment that changed my life. It wasn’t earth shattering. In fact, the benefactor probably had no idea her words touched me so deeply. But as a 15-year-old girl on the threshold of becoming a young woman, it made a world of difference. Growing up, I was one of those…
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Ask Edmond: A Look Back at the Decade
Mandy Neahring Long Associate Project Manager at CFS Brands I have gotten married and became an instant mom, found sobriety, became a Nana, bought a house, started my MBA. My whole life has changed. Sara Knudsen Realtor/Advisor, Engel & Völkers OKC In the first part of the decade, I continued my stint as a stay-at-home mom….
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Local Eats: Livegrass Butcher + Bistro
Farm-to-table cooking achieves a whole new level of freshness when you actually own the farm–and a whole new level of flavor when you farm responsibly. Who knew that raising livestock in a sustainable, humane and environmentally respectful way not only rewards your conscience but your palate as well? Get ready, Edmond, for a locally sourced…
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Adventures in Home Remodeling
When my wife and I moved back into our Edmond home in 2017, we knew it would take a lot of work to make our house livable again. The house was built in 1978, we bought it in 2003, lived in it for a few years, then it became a rental until I retired from…
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Cadence Equestrian Center
Starting its 14th year in business in February, Cadence Equestrian Center has grown to be the leading lesson, camp, and training program in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Achieving a Dream The Center was started in early 2007 when Owner, Christina Buchanan saw a need in the community to offer a place for children to…
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Fresh Start Dinners
I always feel disappointment after the holidays are over, but it’s quickly swallowed up in the excitement surrounding a new year full of fresh starts. This month, I wanted to share two recipes that represent how I hope to describe my new year: colorful, wholesome, and satisfying. What’s great about my scallop and herb pasta…
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Jerry’s Top Secret Photography of WWII
Jerry Brown, age 98, remembers World War II in vivid detail. She was doing top secret work developing aerial photographs taken by bomber planes. These photographs allowed the military to determine if an air strike was successful or not. Back then, it took days, not moments, to determine if a battle went as planned….
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The Power of 100
It was during an early-morning walk through their Edmond neighborhood that Callie McKinzie and Nikki Griffin decided to start a Power of 100 group. The concept was simple: 100 people donate $100 each and put the full $10,000 toward a metro-area charity. “We didn’t invent the idea,” said Callie. “I heard about it from a…
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Trove of Jewelry Treasures
Bryan Worthley started designing jewelry for himself, because the men’s accessory market was made of either high-end designer pieces or “cheesy skulls,” without much in the middle. He now owns Trove Jewelry Co., and he designs jewelry that he describes as “rugged, aged-looking pieces that are not as refined as fine jewelry, but still high-quality.”…
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In Other Words With Dave – January 2020
New Year, New You! Nah, I kinda like the old me. In fact, I like the old me so much – there may be more of the old me in 2020. This year, I’m not setting myself up for any difficult resolutions or challenges. No, not for me, 2019 was hard enough. This year, I’m…
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Armstrong Auditorium
(seated) Concert Manager Ryan Malone, (left) Marketing Dir. Shane Granger, and (right) VP Wayne Turgeon showing Armstrong Auditorium’s TripSavvy Award. Anyone who has attended a performance at Armstrong Auditorium knows what a treasure this venue is. Now the world beyond Oklahoma knows it too. Top of the World Armstrong Auditorium was recently named to TripSavvy’s…
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