“It was a record by Sam Cooke that really got me into music,” Johnson said. “It was his voice. There is literally no one who sounds like Sam Cooke. He can sing anything and it’ll be great. You go back and listen to some of the songs and they weren’t overly wordy, it wasn’t extremely […]
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Spanking new
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant 800 S. Air Depot, Midwest City 610-7900 Knowing that we all have eaten Italian cuisine repeatedly, Napoli’s offers some unusual fare, including a Jet’s Special done with chicken and eggplant, lobster ravioli, and linguini tutto mare done with mussels, shrimp and scallops. Open daily, this used to be King Wah for a […]
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Summer lovin’
The only thing that got me through it was cool, light clothing and smoothies. It can be hard to dress like you give a damn when the temperature skyrockets, but it can be done. Just don’t expect much in the hair and makeup department. At Lush Fashion Lounge (14101 N. May; 936-0680), look for a […]
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Wedding-ready
Dresses at Lime Leopard Thankfully, that last bit of the line isn’t quite true, and I am blessed with alcohol-loving friends. I’ve got two big weddings coming up in the next month. One is just a couple weeks away (oh, my God, you two, are you freaking out yet?), and I’m the maid of honor […]
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Eco-chic
When I was in college, I found myself riding the bus from one end of the (very large) Michigan State University campus to the other. It was one of those impossibly muggy, humid days the Great Lakes states really excel at, and the air conditioning on the bus was broken. Basically, I was miserable. I […]
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Feelin’ flexy?
The Earth Cafe and Deli 750 asp, Norman 573-5933 Going meatless is made easy at this Campus Corner spot, where a diverse menu caters to vegetarians and vegans (without forgetting the ominvores out there). The Earth boasts a menu that spells out the organic, fair trade and vegan finds, like pastries made with unrefined sugars […]
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B-day wishes
I’ve never made a big deal about birthdays, but I do like to treat myself to something nice (and that doesn’t mean expensive). So, to celebrate my last year of 20s, I’m looking for unique, pretty things. I headed first to Notting Hill Antiques (7200 N. Western; 842- 1500) for my Anglophile fix. I’ve had […]