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High time for Downton

Are you overwhelmed by the chill of winter and need to warm your toes? Sit by a roaring fire in the sought-after “upper tea room” at Inspirations Tea Room, 2118 W. Edmond Road in Edmond. Inspirations offers a three-tiered tea tray accompanying a full tea service. The lower tier displays a selection of two types […]

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What’s wrong with Christmas?

Devout and inflexible in their interpretation of scripture, these children of the Mayflower viewed celebration of Christmas as pagan and idolatrous. Throughout its colonial days, much of New England could not “make merry” without incurring the ire of magistrates and a hefty fine. Even after the Colonies gave way to the United States of America, […]

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Full of hope

According to the Violence Policy Center’s (VPC) 2013 report, Oklahoma ranked third in the nation for the number of women killed by men, a startling jump from the previous year’s ranking. In 2012, VPC ranked Oklahoma at No. 17 in the nation. “Nine women each week are [killed] by their husband or intimate partner,” said […]

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Always help

That’s why the Salvation Army’s Central Oklahoma Area Command is open for everyone. Jeanean South, director of development, said emergency shelters are open 24/7 and will provide a place to sleep, hot drinks, meals, coats, gloves and other winter weather necessities. “There’s no requirement to receive help at the shelters,” South said. “If there is […]

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LIFE

It’s easy to plump up a bit during the holidays. But who says you can’t eat healthy and indulge in sweet holiday cuisine at the same time? Whether you are gluten intolerant or just seeking a healthier diet, show your digestive system some mercy this holiday season with Gluten Free Cooking for the Holidays, a […]

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LIFE

The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without A Christmas Carol. Thankfully, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents their own version of the timeless classic each year, and the 2013 production features a new face: nationally acclaimed actor Chris Bloch in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. See A Christmas Carol at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 and […]

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