In Other Words with Dave
A Spring To-Do List: Remove the shorts out of winter storage, maybe donate the ones that “shrunk” over winter. Take longer walks around the neighborhood. Get some exercise. If you want to exercise your mind, wave to the neighbors along the way and try to remember their names. Clean out the attic. Go to garage…
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Mom’s Diary!
Recently I ran onto my late mother-in-law’s diary from 1965. It piqued my interest since Carl and I were not only dating but became engaged that year. Several pages were blank and most entries were about household chores, but I admit it was exciting to see my name in that little book as her son’s…
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Bringing HOPE to Edmond
Despite Edmond’s upscale reputation, many residents struggle financially. Since 1984, the HOPE Center has given a helping hand to clients across the community, providing food, clothing, utility bill assistance, and much more. “People don’t always realize how many services we offer,” says Executive Director Chris Sperry. Meeting Emergency Needs One recent client was a retired…
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Aspen Coffee
With a coffee shop on every corner these days, you might think loyalty is a thing of the past. But at Aspen Coffee, Oklahoma’s first small-batch roaster, a ground-breaking approach and robust sense of community have fueled a 28-year coffee culture. In 1994, longtime friends Matt Johnston and Kelly Lyda tapped into the emerging coffee…
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From Edmond to Hollywood: James Austin Kerr
How does the shy kid from high school become a successful Hollywood actor? If you ask James Austin Kerr, the answer is “good relationships and hard work.” The Edmond North graduate now lives in L.A., and you’ve probably seen his work. Best known for “Queen of the South”, “Awake”, “13 Minutes” and “Dauntless: The Battle…
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The Start of Something Sweet
For many, baking is a hobby. For Alicia Taylor, it’s a lifesaver. When her husband died unexpectedly in 2019, Alicia was faced with the urgent need to provide for her household. The mother of two turned to her childhood pastime to provide for her family. She is now celebrating three years as the sole owner…
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Nikki’s Journey to Judge
From a young age, Oklahoma County District Judge Nikki Kirkpatrick knew the path she would pursue, but the road was far from easy. She says the strong sense of justice and empathy that direct her life today are largely because of the challenging circumstances of her early life. “I was born into a family where…
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The Knotty Ladies
“Community service is possible at any age, even into our seventies or eighties,” said Judith Head, spokesperson for a group of compassionate women who’ve made nearly 1,000 knotted fleece blankets for children in need. Since 2013, ladies from Touchmark Retirement Center have set out to comfort homeless elementary children who are being served by the…
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Bruce of the Bagpipes
Bruce Robertson describes his hobbies as ‘pretty normal.’ He likes playing golf, watching baseball, and winning the occasional bagpiping world championship. This not-soaverage accomplishment is more than a hobby. For the second-generation American, bagpiping is a meaningful medium that honors his family history. Bruce’s parents immigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Edmond, Oklahoma a year before…
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Meet Ms. Oklahoma Senior America
Over the years, Roxanne Parks has set many high goals for herself. Becoming a pageant queen in her sixties was never one of them. For the reigning Ms. Oklahoma Senior America, it’s not about the crown and the sash. It’s about embracing opportunities to continue the work she’s been doing for decades, serving and lifting…
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