Get Your Kicks at Edmond’s Cycle 66
Around 800 cyclists will embark this month on Oklahoma’s portion of Route 66, otherwise known as “the most rideable stretch of Mother Road”. This ride and its route represent a major milestone for Oklahoma tourism – cyclotourism to be exact. A Ride on the Rise November 2026 will mark the 100th anniversary of Route 66,…
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Okie Grown Food Purees
What happens when an IT specialist, events coordinator and chef become neighbors? A brilliant food puree business is born, of course! Think smoothies, minus any chemicals or additives, with delicious fruit, veggie and meat combos in convenient 4-ounce squeeze pouches. Uber-organic (right down to the packaging), locally sourced, and naturally delicious, these powerful packets are…
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Clifford Lewis: Atomic Veteran
Few people have witnessed the explosion of an atomic bomb, but Clifford Lewis distinctly remembers seeing the “explosion of color with a mushroom cloud.” It was 1962, and he was part of Operation Dominic, a series of top-secret tests conducted by the U.S. military. “I watched them drop the bomb out in the Pacific Ocean…
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Three Lifesaving Numbers: 988
Lauren never struggled with mental health until the birth of her son. Looking back on the depths of her postpartum depression, she says a lifeline would have been a “game changer”. Though Kristen appeared outwardly strong following the loss of her mother, she was experiencing night terrors, feelings of purposelessness and a loss of hope….
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Finding Success, Secondhand
Between the old, new, borrowed and blue, the ‘old’ was by far Lily Swindell’s favorite. The bride’s wedding was decked in decor from across the decades, all a result of her long standing love of thrift. From garage sales to thrift shops, Lily had long enjoyed finding treasures among the discarded items of strangers. Little…
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Thank You, Amelia Earhart, an All-Okie Film
Award-winning filmmaker, Al Mertens, has just wrapped up post-production on Thank You, Amelia Earhart, a feature-length film made entirely by Oklahomans––perhaps the state’s first. “From cast to crew, it was nothing but us Okies,” Mertens said. “Our state had every ounce of talent we needed. Mary Buss is our incredible lead actress, our crew included…
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Oklahoma Railway Museum
Trains aren’t everyday transportation in Oklahoma anymore, but they still fascinate us. The Oklahoma Railway Museum is a perfect place to discover how railroads shaped our state’s history and even take a train ride of your own. Explore the Magic of Trains Admission to ORM is free and includes a close look at railway cars…
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Summit Medical Center Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center
Whenever a wound or injury doesn’t heal properly, there’s a reason. With more than 50 years combined experience in wound care, the physicians at Summit Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center provide expert treatment for even complex cases. Compassionate, Patient-Focused Care Each patient is unique, and the team at Summit takes extra time to understand the…
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In Other Words with Dave
Well I missed most of this year’s riding season. I just wasn’t feeling up to it. I got in a few rides over to Pops, but mostly the motorcycle I always wanted sat idle in the garage. My preoccupation with motorcycles started with a trip to Europe when I was a kid. I was fascinated…
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Missing Jay
Forty-six years ago God sent me one of my greatest treasures—James Ryan Jones—better known as “Jay.” How could I know this baby boy with Down syndrome and a rare congenital heart disease would forever change my life and the world around me? My heart was and still is completely mesmerized by this sweet son and…
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