I love spaghetti and meatball joints. They remind me of places in the upper Midwest with names like Pasta Villa and John’s Italian. Right across the street from Norman’s Borders bookstore, Gaberino’s is a welcome addition to the side of town where choices such as the homogenized likes of Red Lobster, On The Border and […]
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What light beyond thy firehouse window breaks?
The fair takes place from 6 until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, combines visual and performing arts to provide fun for the whole family, said Firehouse spokeswoman Carla Chew. “It’s our little gift back to the community for all the support that the city of Norman gives us,” Chew said. Live music will be performed […]
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Teachers, taxpayers told conflicting stories
Disappointed, because I know the difference a National Board Certified Teacher can make in a school and classroom. National Board Certification is believed to be one of the most studied interventions in the field of education. In the most rigorous and comprehensive study to date about National Board Certification, the nonpartisan National Research Council found […]
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His last eight years were spent at a metro Carino’s Italian, 7900 S. Walker, that he originally helped opened. Married? “Single and 32 years old.” Best feature? “My cooking (skills), and I create many of my own recipes, from American to Mexican. Lots of the bagel recipes at the cafe, the breakfast menu and most […]
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The Nesting
According to the trailers and TV spots in the extras, “it’s the terror that hides inside your mind” — oh, OK, that clears it up. It matters not, because it’s a good movie, dangerously low IMDb rating be damned. The Gothic ghost story with then-newfangled slasher elements looks great on Blu-ray, which is more than […]
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Get proud
Everyone loves The Pointer Sisters. Gay, straight, Republican, Democrat, Christian, atheist — no one is immune to the trio’s intoxicatingly upbeat pop/R&B stylings. OKC Pride is banking on the diverse drawing power of the sibling act, as well as comedian Ant, to bring swarms of Oklahomans across the sociopolitical spectrum to the gay district for […]
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Your top-notch restaurants: “American — Cattlemen’s; Asian — Fung’s Kitchen; Mexican — Mama Roja; and Indian — Gopuram.” Favorite comfort food: “Rice, especially the rice served at Cafe do Brasil.” Favorite cocktails: “The caipirinha, also served at Cafe do Brasil, and the Persephone at the Paseo (Grill).” Culinary stars you would love to meet: “Rick […]
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Point: This is not a culture war
I’m a former Eagle Scout, a former U.S. Air Force officer, and a Vietnam veteran. I’ve attended church regularly for over 60 years. I married my high school sweetheart. Together, the two of us raised three wonderful children who share our same values. Our eldest son is gay, and he married another man. We wouldn’t […]
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Counterpoint: Soul concern
That ruling overthrew all state sodomy laws. In his dissension, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote, “The court has taken sides in the culture war.” The court’s decision was a huge victory for the LGBT movement across the nation and in Oklahoma. It was seen as a validation of the homosexual equalrights movement that started back in […]
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Returning to history
Debut author Sonia Gensler knew she’d found the setting for her young-adult novel when she visited friends a few years ago in Tahlequah. “It’s a beautiful building,” said Gensler of Seminary Hall on the campus of Northeastern State University. “It’s got turrets and a clock tower, and it kind of looks like a castle.” Gensler […]