Family Flair for the Dramatic & Theatrical
For Upstage Theatre owners Brett and Jenny Rottmayer, family is everything. Their Edmond venue offers year-round entertainment for all generations to enjoy, with plenty of performance opportunities for both kids and adults. As the parents of seven, the Rottmayers cherish working alongside their own growing children in this family business. “We love that it gives…
Read More >The Fried Taco
When you hear ‘taco,’ you may naturally think of Mexican food, but at The Fried Taco, a world of other tastes lights up the diverse menu. Heavy influences of tangy, bold Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine create the most exciting flavor combos of slow-simmered meats, house-made salsas, creamy sauces, crunchy slaws and more. In each…
Read More >Galen Culver & 5,000 Things That Make Our State Great
If you are unfamiliar with the title, “Is This a Great State or What?” then you probably haven’t lived in Oklahoma very long. Three times a week, Galen Culver of News Channel 4 features an interesting person or place in Oklahoma. After 31 years, it is possibly the longest-running news feature in the state. In…
Read More >Peace in the Face of Addiction
My mom’s addiction was my fault, and I just hated myself. Kylie, age 10 The family secret of hidden addiction is more common than you think. Children in one out of four households are living with addicted grownups! Oklahoma now has a successful intervention program, proven to break the cycle and help children deal with…
Read More >Rock Star Herb Magley
Several times a week, he loads up his Fender speaker system and his wireless head mic and travels to adoring audiences around Oklahoma. They can’t get enough of him. They don’t want his shows to end. They line up afterward to talk to him. Herb is not a rock musician. Herb has figured out how…
Read More >The Accidental Organizer
Professional organizer Amber Austin compares hiring her to hiring a personal trainer who loves to eat. It might sound odd at first, but according to the clients whose homes and hearts she’s impacted over the last 13 years, it actually makes sense. “I am not a naturally organized person,” Amber said. “I grew up in…
Read More >The Veraden Senior Living
Nestled in the heart of Edmond, The Veraden offers elegant, homelike senior living options for every need. The community includes premier Independent and Assisted Living apartments, as well as a Memory Care residence. Something for Everyone Residents can choose from a full slate of activities, from guest performances to book clubs and outings, or they…
Read More >Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University
From the arts to state history to travel, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Oklahoma State University offers a full slate of learning opportunities for active adults age 50 or older. Classes meet throughout the OKC metro area and beyond, with spring enrollment beginning this month. Learn, Grow, and Make Friends OLLI-OSU holds classes in…
Read More >In Other Words With Dave
Some 2023 Resolutions!
Read More >Learning To Live Again!
Holidays are difficult when going through grief, and we just came through the most significant—Christmas. Supposedly, the New Year promises new beginnings, but in truth, I just want my “old life” back. I want my heart to be happy again and my mind to stop the constant “if only” and “what ifs.” I continually remind…
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