There are most certainly perks. Cereal for dinner, for example. Not having a bedtime is a selling point, for sure. Having a bank account is cool, especially when it has money in it. During school days of yesteryear, early rising and mandatory classes got in the way for me a lot. But something that couldn’t […]
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Dazed and consumed
Possibly a tiny, historic downtown area full of shopping and places to eat, plus a 1960s beach-themed party, prizes, sales and an ice cream truck! Enter Downtown Edmond Krazy Daze, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. A cherished annual tradition, the family-friendly event is celebrating its 50th year. Krazy Daze […]
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Cham wow
You’ve got juices and glasses. You’ve got friends. But the one thing absolutely necessary, and absent, is the champagne. Thanks to arguably antiquated liquor laws in our great state, the sabbath remains a day of rest here for liquor stores, so the bubbly stays out of your hands. If only there were a way to […]
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Junk in the trunk
A couple of “junkers” will make a pit stop Saturday, bringing nearly 200 booths of vintage apparel, handcrafted jewelry and refurbished furniture to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The Junk Hippy Roadshow is paying its third visit to Oklahoma City since husband-and-wife team Shawn and Kristen Grandi started the business in March 2012. The traveling twosome […]
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Mums for Mum
You will likely fall into two groups: those who have presents and those who now desperately need ideas. When considering a gift for someone, always keep the recipient’s interests in mind. For example: Does she lean green? Does she stay busy with her job and rarely treat herself? Does she appreciate quality time over material […]
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Treasures untold
Bad Granny’s By: Shannon Cornman It was bright coral with black piping around the sleeves and collar. Dislodging it from the bottom of the heap, I was euphoric to see that it was a floor-length skirt with a hidden front zipper: quirky and all mine. I asked the man running the estate sale the price. […]
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Lush life
Culinary Kitchen Credit: Mark Hancock If so, you’re not alone. And just to prove it, every year at Oklahoma Gazette, we serve a sampling of articles that celebrate the swigging of tasty, big-people drinks. This year, more than any, I’ve been drawn toward a certain level of sustainability, increasingly aware of the importance in reducing […]
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Viva la renaissance
A Date with Iris By: Shannon Cornman And it’s a chance to come out of winter’s hibernation mode. If you’d like a refresh to align with the new season, there are a few ways to accomplish that. I don’t know about you, but new seasons always prompt me to change my hair color. It’s fun […]
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The local bug
To be fair, since Mother Nature can’t decide whether it’s winter or early spring, I’ve been considerably drugged on over-the-counter allergy meds. The adage is true: Misery loves company. Which leads me to our regularly scheduled bit in which I make a case for you to shop local. It’s not hard at all, given the […]
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Hats off
But what makes for a hit on the catwalks of New York or Paris can seem far-fetched when making the translation to your personal life. If you’d like to dabble in the spirit of the week, however — maybe even get a little crazy — artistic options are closer than you might think. Local artist […]