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JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Here's To 2021, OKC! A NEW YEAR IS UPON US, AND WE HOPE THIS YEAR IS BETTER AND LESS CHALLENGING THAN LAST YEAR. We went through so much last year, and while the challenges made us stronger and tighter as a community, we need to heal and prosper this year.

A new year is also a great time to put some goals in place. Womack Advisors shares

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some financial tips with us in this issue, and you can even travel to Italy without leaving your home, thanks to a series of classes from the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. We're also highlighting some local businesses and organizations this month. Read about how a local Oklahoma City business has developed a language learning kit for children that's fun and educational.

A new restaurant opens in Oklahoma City's Northeast side, bringing the culture and history of the city's African American roots to the forefront.

If your body is sore and lethargic from all the holiday festivities, then read on to discover if Thai Yoga Bodywork can help you become healthier, more flexible and in less pain. We're also taking a tour of all the fun and unique gifts that Tin Lizzie's has in downtown Oklahoma City.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 Language Learning Made Fun Oklahoma Mother/Daughter Create Oui and Si French and Spanish Learning Boxes for Children

18 Travel to Pompeii With OKCMOA New Virtual Classes Celebrate Landmark Exhibition ‘The Painters of Pompeii’

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Is texting an effective form of communication for clients going through a divorce or family law matter? There are no black and white rules in terms of texting. There are also no rules or statutes that explicitly prohibit lawyers from texting their clients per se. Some lawyers might be willing to text their clients, while other lawyers might not want to do so. Some lawyers may not even be tech-savvy enough to text with their clients.

First, texting is often short and to the point, as explained above. The lawyer or the client could misinterpret the shortness of the communication, causing miscommunication, an increase in fees, or frustration. Many conversations instead require a lot more dialogue and analysis than a short text message exchange.

Second, texting is not always the most secure way of communication. Texting is not encrypted communication. This fact makes it easier for others to intercept or read the conversation.

Third, it is possible a client puts the phone down and somebody else picks it up and reads the communication.

With texts, it can be quick and easy to see recent communication and attorney-client privilege could be jeopardized.

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Should I Text My Lawyer? off the texts and actually get them into the file. It can be cumbersome for the law firm or lawyer (and expensive for the client in terms of legal fees) to print the text communications. Thus, when a client requests their file at the end of the case, the texts might not be there. As it relates to important matters, the client may want that text communication if they did not retain it on their own device.

Fifth, text communication lacks the formality of other types of communication. The lack of formality can cause some clients to say things spontaneously to their lawyer. This can be damaging to the attorney-client relationship if they are upset or angry about something.

Email is typically more secure because it is encrypted. Email is also a bit more formal and allows for lengthier communication. The lengthier communication can often lead to better and more effective communication. Additionally, it is easier for a lawyer to print off an email chain and put that chain into the client file. For most clients, they appreciate this on the back-end when the case is over.

Finally, while texting is easy and convenient, with most smartphones, a client can send an email just as quickly as a text. In terms of convenience, sending an email versus a text is comparable.

Of course, phone calls, video conferences, or in-person meetings can often be more effective than email or text communication. While many clients want instant answers in the heat of the moment, if the situation can wait, the best communication can often take place by phone, video conference, or in-person.

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AROUND TOWN

OKLAHOMA, COASTAL WASHINGTON FORM “SISTER COMMUNITY” TO SUPPORT KILLER WHALES

Ally and TIME announced the nomination of

SR3, a nonprofit organization that focuses

40 auto dealers for the annual TIME Dealer of the

on response, rehabilitation, and research of

Year Award, the most prestigious award in the

local marine wildlife in the Salish Sea, and

automotive dealer industry. The 2021 nominees

the Kirkpatrick Foundation of Oklahoma City,

are recognized for their extraordinary leadership

announced and launched a new partnership

in navigating their businesses and supporting their

and “sister community” to honor the connection

local communities during unprecedented times.

between Tahlequah and Tahlequah, or J-35, a member of the southern resident J-Pod.

Larry Battison, Battison Honda of Oklahoma City, was among the auto dealers nominated.

In the summer of 2018, Tahlequah gave birth to a

Chosen from nearly 17,000 franchised deal-

calf that died shortly after it was born. The grieving

ers across the country, the dealers nominated

mother carried its body on her rostrum for 17 days,

for this distinguished award have demonstrated

and captured the world’s attention. The orca became

strong business acumen and steadfast commit-

a mother again this past September after successfully

ment to their communities. The honorees will be

delivering what seems to be a healthy calf.

recognized by Ally and TIME at the 104th annual

“We are thrilled to celebrate the successful birth

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)

of a calf to Tahlequah, a significant, hopeful step

Show Feb. 9-11, 2021 during a virtual ceremony

toward revitalizing a group that is near extinc-

where the national winner will be announced.

tion,” said Louisa McCune, Executive Director, Kirkpatrick Foundation. “In Oklahoma, we recognize the connection between our own Illinois River and city of Tahlequah—where environmental and animal protection has a vibrant history—and the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.”

SNU ADDRESSES TEACHER SHORTAGE WITH ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSES Southern Nazarene University (SNU)—a private, Christian, liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for

VICTOR FLORES JOINS REDW AS DIRECTOR OF TRIBAL SERVICES

working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studies—announced it is offering

REDW LLC, a Top 200 Accounting Firm and one

an alternative certification plan of study for indi-

of the Southwest’s 10 largest CPA and business

viduals who would like to teach but have not yet

advisory firms, also recognized as the national

completed their full teaching credentials.

leader serving tribes and tribal enterprises,

Due to the ongoing shortage of teachers in the

announced today that Victor Flores has joined the

state of Oklahoma, increasing numbers of people

firm as Director of Tribal Services in Oklahoma,

are becoming alternatively certified teachers.

effective October 26, 2020.

These alternative certification teachers have to ful-

“Victor joining the REDW team is an integral part

fill certain coursework requirements from a univer-

of our overall strategic plan to continue expanding

sity in order to keep their certification up-to-date

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and remain qualified to teach.

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and their enterprises for more than three decades,

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and Oklahoma is among the markets where we

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planned and always designed around the needs

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of our clients. By adding Victor’s demonstrated

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KATHY DINH OF SEEKING SOMA EXPLAINS THAI YOGA BODY WORK

Kat Dinh of Seeking Soma

IS THAI YOGA BODYWORK FOR YOU? Kathy Dinh, a

Kat is a 200-hour and 500-hour advanced yoga teacher

yoga therapist and founder of Seeking Soma of Oklahoma

and an internationally-certified Yoga Therapist. She is certi-

City, said it’s ideal for those who suffer from pain, are stiff

fied by the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai in Thailand.

from injuries or surgeries, or need help with flexibility.

“Thai bodywork is manual, hands-on type work. It

Thai Bodywork is a form of body energy work. It uses

uses compression, specifically on the meridians, which

conscious touch, stretches, range of motion, and other

are these energy channels in the body, according to

techniques to affect the whole system to relieve pain and

Chinese medicine,” Kat said.

restore balance. The practitioner guides you through a

“When people say, ‘I’m sore here or I have tight muscles,’

series of postures while massaging the muscles, working

stretching helps. But what really helps is actually putting

along the body’s energy lines and pressure points.

the pressure on the myofascial, which are the connective tissues in your soft tissues. Sometimes what’s needed is a direct manual compression to help release that tightness.”

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WOMACK INVESTOR ADVISERS SHARES TIPS ON CONTROLLING YOUR DEBT

ARTICLE GREG WOMACK, CFP | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

1. Find accountability.

THE YEAR 2020 HAS BEEN ONE

It helps to have someone keep you accountable. Someone you trust—like your accoun-

OF THE TOUGHEST YEARS WE

tant or best friend. From my experience, those who are accountable to someone else are

CAN REMEMBER—NOT ONLY

more apt to be successful in their long-term goals.

BECAUSE

2. Pay down loans If you’re in debt and wondering how to climb out of the debt pile, I recommend you start by taking an inventory of all loans—write down all of the various credit cards and loans, then rank them from the lowest balance to the highest balance.

After reviewing and fine-tuning your budget, you’ll want to designate extra money and apply it to the lowest balance owed. By paying off the lowest balance first, it will free up those extra payments, consequently allowing the payment you were making on the first loan to be applied to the second-lowest balance.

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BECAUSE THE ECONOMY IS LEFT IN SHAMBLES. As we come to the end of 2020 and to the start of a fresh year, it’s beneficial we take a personal financial inventory, including

addressing

unwanted

and stressful debt.

Here are four helpful tips to successfully pay off your debt in 2021:

Repeat this to the third-lowest balance, and continue until all loans are paid in full.

This method is called the “snowball method,” and it’s been used by numerous people successfully over the years to get out of debt much sooner.

3. Don’t get discouraged If you’re having trouble staying on-track, do the best you can, and get back on track as soon as possible. Don’t let one setback derail you from your financial ambitions!

4. Fight the temptation Stay away from the temptation to pile on more debt once you free up some cash flow.

Avoid spending extra funds on other “things.” Involve your family—get everybody on board to celebrate even your smallest successes.

We can end 2020 on a good note by developing a debt reduction plan. It can go a long way in turning a challenging year to a hopeful one...one that can lay the foundation for a better year ahead and the years to come.

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“WE CAME UP WITH THE IDEA OF LANGUAGE LEARNING BOXES. AND, GOSH, IT’S REALLY TAKEN OFF.” Oui and Si Learning Box 14

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Language Learning

MADE FUN OKLAHOMA TEACHERS CREATE OUI AND SI FRENCH AND SPANISH LEARNING BOXES FOR CHILDREN

Nix and her daughter Suzanne Huffman, who are French and Spanish professors. And even though the company is only a month or so old, the language boxes are already in high demand.

MINDY NIX OF OKLAHOMA CITY KNOWS HER FRENCH. She

“Plenty Mercantile and Learning Tree also carries the boxes, but

not only taught French at the University of Central Oklahoma, but

most of our sales has been word of mouth,” said Nix. “The real magic

now serves as the head of the French Department of Oklahoma

are the QR codes. When you place your phone over it, a lesson plan

Christian University.

pops up and you get the entire lesson. We designed our educational

Her daughter now teaches French at UCO and the two often work as tutors for children and adults leaning French and Spanish.

However, when the COVID-19 pandemic meant quarantine, the mother/daughter duo had a “Viola!” moment.

boxes to give children a head-start in learning language, counting, sorting and spelling through play,” said Nix. Each box features a unique theme, ranging from pets to zoos to holidays. So far, Oui and Si offers 20 different themes.

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“We asked ourselves how people can learn French and Spanish at home during the quarantine,” said Nix. “We came up with the idea of language learning boxes. And, gosh, it’s really taken off.”

Oui and Si is a family business based in Oklahoma, focused on creating products that celebrate the importance of language, learning and open-ended play. The language boxes are designed by

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“For instance, in the French Christmas box, one of the items may be counting pinecones in French or learning the French names for Christmas animals like deer,” said Nix. “There are also flashcards, phrases, songs and games. We have a lot of adults who are learning along with their children.”

The boxes are hand-curated by Nix and Huffman and come in small, medium and large. The Spanish Bug Box, for instance, is a bug and outdoor-themed activity box that focuses on learning through play with numbers, letters, shapes and language. It includes fun treasures, Spanish flashcards and endless opportunities for learning. Items in each box can be used to practice counting, sorting, spelling and language.

“I would say that our boxes are really beautiful,” Nix said.

“We have really pretty French blocks, we order French toys, and we choose things item by item. You won’t find dollar store items in our boxes.”

Oui and Si said that for each box sold, a box will be donated to an underserved school in the community as well.

“We believe that all children should enjoy learning which is why we are committed to donating a box to a child in need for every one that is sold,” said Nix.

For more information or to order a language learning box, visit ouiandsi.com

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ARTICLE BECKY WEINTZ

TRAVEL TO NAPLES, POMPEII WITH OKCMOA

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NEW VIRTUAL CLASSES CELEBRATE LANDMARK EXHIBITION 'THE PAINTERS OF POMPEII'

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ADULT CLASSES: + Destination Naples and Pompeii: Introduction to Naples, Wed., Jan. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. + Destination Naples and Pompeii: Life in the Ancient Roman City of Pompeii, Wed., Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. + Destination Naples and Pompeii: The Food and Wine of Pompeii and Southern Italy, Wed., Jan. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. + The Archaeological Museum of Naples, Sun., Feb. 7, 1-2:30 p.m.

BEGINNING IN JANUARY, THE OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM

+ Secrets of Sicilian Arancini Balls, Sun., Feb. 14, 1-2:30 p.m.

OF ART WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE ITALY FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME IN A SERIES OF NEW

FAMILY CLASSES:

VIRTUAL CLASSES.

+ Digging and Discoveries: Meet an Archaeologist,

These expert-led conversations will explore topics ranging from southern Italian food and wine to daily life in Pompeii to ancient

Sun., Jan. 10, 1-2 p.m. + Roman Deities and Mythology, Sun., Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m.

Roman deities and mythology. Armchair travelers can register for this special online programming beginning Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.

Virtual programming is inspired by the upcoming historic

Classes range from $40 to $45 each with discounts for Museum members. Registration is limited and expected to fill quickly.

exhibition, “The Painters of Pompeii: Roman Frescoes from the

“In addition to our exciting programming, I am thrilled to

National Archaeological Museum, Naples,” which will travel

announce that ‘The Painters of Pompeii’ has been extended to

exclusively to Oklahoma City from Italy and be on view beginning

Oct. 17, 2021,” said Dr. Michael J. Anderson, OKCMOA president

June 26, 2021. Featuring works from one of the two large bodies

and CEO. “This extension allows us to not only accommodate more

of ancient painting in existence today, this exhibition represents a

visitors safely but to welcome more school groups as well. We plan

once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

to offer schools free virtual conversations in the galleries as well as

“The history, culture, food and wine of southern Italy is endlessly captivating,” said Dr. Rosie May, OKCMOA director of curato-

on-site tours. Our goal is to allow as many Oklahomans as possible to experience this remarkable exhibition.”

rial affairs and audience engagement. “From cooking your own arancini – a deep-fried rice ball – to an in-depth look at Roman mythology to a virtual tour of Pompeii, our winter programming offers something for everyone.” “‘The Painters of Pompeii’ is about more than frescoes and artifacts,” she continued. “It is an immersion into the day-to-day life and

The Museum encourages those interested to register soon at okcmoa.com/pompeii. All class registrations include one complimentary ticket to “The Painters of Pompeii.”

stories of ancient Rome. We look forward to offering some of this immersion even before visitors walk through our doors next summer.

From the comfort of home, you can participate in engaging virtual classes to expand your knowledge of southern Italy and enrich your visit to ‘The Painters of Pompeii.’”

The Museum has announced seven classes so far and promises more to come in 2021. “Destination Naples and Pompeii” is a threepart virtual series of classes lead by art historian Danielle Oteri and her partner, sommelier and Italian wine expert, Christian Gilliani.

Registrants can sign up for individual classes or attend all three.

Additionally, through a partnership with Context Travel, a firm offering small-group immersive cultural and historical tours led

by Ph.D. and M.A.-level scholars, OKCMOA will offer 90-minute, deep-dive adult classes as well as shorter, hour-long familyfocused classes.

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This natural retreat nestles up with the Lost Creek Wilderness, offering guests the opportunity to experience some of the best fishing in Colorado under the guidance and tutelage of professional Broadmoor guides.

While the Fish Camp is available to all guests of the Broadmoor, guests can also choose to stay in one of seven cabins, dating back to the 1920s. Rustic, yet cozy, guests share a communal bathhouse and spend the evenings at the grand lodge to share stories, a drink, and a family-style homecooked meal.

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ARTICLE HEIDE BRANDES PHOTOGRAPHY JUSTIN FALK & DANIEL MUDLIAR

Kindred Spirits Culture + Cocktails NEW BAR CONCEPT IN OKC'S HISTORIC NE SIDE CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & COMMUNITY IN OKLAHOMA

Even the bathrooms share Oklahoma's black history. The walls are lined with The Black Dispatch, which was one of the first African American newspapers in the state. Another bathroom is lined with pages from The Green Book, an historic travel guide for African-Americans.

The Bad and Bougie designed by Chef Fletcher to be enjoyed inside or on the patio.

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KINDRED SPIRITS CULTURE + COCKTAILS,

when the building got sold, it was hard for us to

A CONCEPTUAL MANIFESTATION AND CUL-

stay,” said Thompson.

TURALLY-RELEVANT OPENED

ITS

GATHERING

DOORS

IN

PLACE,

“What we learned from that experience was

NORTHEAST

that Oklahoma City could really use a good out-

OKLAHOMA CITY IN DECEMBER, IN THE

let for gathering and engaging as a showplace

EAST POINT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT

for black culture and the way that the African

1726C NE 23RDSTREET, ON THE CORNER OF

American story fits into the narrative of the

NE 23RD AND RHODE ISLAND AVE.

Oklahoma City story.”

After months of delays due to COVID, the gath-

Although Oklahoma City has seen a renais-

ering place was born out of a desire to pay homage

sance in the last 20 years, the NE 23rd area

and highlight the story of the African American

was overlooked. In fact, East Point is the first

experience in Oklahoma from past to present, and

development along the northeast corridor of

also to uniquely serve the NEOKC community.

23rd Street in 30 years.

The concept features a limited yet thoughtful

The Kindred Spirits name is inspired by the

food menu, full bar and curated audio and visual

book, “Kindred” by Octavia E. Butler. The vision

programming to highlight the current time, place

is layered with the intersectionality of the black

and talents of Oklahoma City, while deliberately

experience from a post-slavery era of oppor-

furthering the narrative of black history and

tunity through Jim Crow laws and limitations to

African American culture in Oklahoma.

today and a landscape that’s been kept at the

“There really aren’t many words to fully, accurately describe our excitement for this concept,”

City has experienced over the last 20 years.

said managing partner Quintin Hughes. “It is

“This bar is our interpretation of a gathering

our hope that Kindred Spirits will convey so

place, and we really want to be like the quintessen-

much to so many people. From the name to the

tial ‘third place’ - that space between home and

location, to the timing and intentionality behind

work,” Thompson said. “We feel like the Northeast

the menu and programming that will inherently

could use more of that, and we want it to really be a

bring folks from within walking distance and

good outlet for people to just engage with and inter-

from across the highway, we’re proud to intro-

act with the story of black culture in Oklahoma.”

duce this gathering place to OKC.” For co-founders Chaya Pennington-Fletcher and Sandino Thompson, the new business reflects

Soulful Tapas make up the menu at Kindred Spirits

margins of the broader renaissance Oklahoma

The menu, created by Pennington-Fletcher, will highlight the simple, fresh flavorful profile of African American cuisine.

their desire for Oklahoma City’s historically black

“I think about how the story of Soul Food. It

neighborhood to thrive in the same way other

actually happened through slaves being brought

areas of the city have. The two ran the Urban

to America. They had traditions and flavors and

Roots restaurant in Oklahoma City’s Deep Deuce

created this whole sort of genre of food that peo-

area before embarking on this new venture.

ple think of as comfort food,” Pennington-Fletcher

“We were there for six years, and eventually

said. “That food came from our ancestors, and we

got priced out of the community. So, despite it

are trying to incorporate those ingredients and

being the traditional African American commu-

flavors into the menu for the food and the drink

nity of Deep Deuce, the economics changed so

with Afro-futurism.”

For more information, visit KindredSpiritsOKC.com.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

TIN LIZZIE'S IS A CORNUCOPIA OF OKLAHOMA-CENTRIC CRAFTS, GIFTS

shop local at tin lizzie's FOR SHOPPERS WHO WANT TO “SHOP LOCAL,” TIN LIZZIE’S AT 905 N. BROADWAY AVE., IS ABOUT AS LOCAL AS IT GETS. Tin Lizzie’s, a home goods and gift store in downtown, specializes in crafted items created mostly by Oklahoma artists. Owner Julie Miller said her goal is to support the microbusinesses and artisans in the state “My wife and I came here all the time, and we’ve been

“We opened here on November, 1 of 2017, so we

in here dozens of times,” he said. “When I wrote my book,

just our three-year mark. I was at the Market at Quail

I came in and asked if they would carry it. And they did!”

Springs where I had a booth for a pet product that I

By partnering with other smaller Oklahoma-owned

created and made and took to market,” said Julie. “I

boutiques, artisans and makers, Tin Lizzie’s always

took it to market to sell I realized it was a whole lot

has a wide and unique selection of Oklahoma-made,

more fun to buy. I met a lot of people when I was at

Oklahoma-themed, and Oklahoma-spirit gifts.

The Market at Quail Springs, and we came together here to do our own thing.”

Julie wanted Tin Lizzie’s to be part of Oklahoma City’s landmark and give an avenue for small businesses.

“We love being a locally owned Oklahoma business and supporting other businesses. Our store is unique because we carry many products from our other Oklahoma small business partners,” Julie said. “We

“It’s so hard to get started in anything, so one of the

try to find things that have an emotional impact. You

things we do is feature Oklahoma products and smaller

connect with it emotionally, whether it moves you or it

boutiques to help them get their footing in the market,”

excites you to give it as a gift or anything. We love being

Julie said. “They are not small businesses - they’re

part of Oklahoma City.”

micro-businesses.”

From crafted leather goods to local coffee to

For more information, visit tinlizziesokc.com.

Oklahoma art, the gifts and inventory at Tin Lizzie’s reflects the hyper-local push in Oklahoma City. By featuring Oklahoma-made items, the store has a selection of goods that is unique and different.

Toby Rowland is one of those unique makers. A member of the University of Oklahoma family, he is the author of the children’s book “Unhitch the Wagon - The Story of Boomer and Sooner.” He is one of several local authors highlighted at Tin Lizzie’s.

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1. A selection of Neighbor's coffees and teas 2. Oklahoma-centric art and goods are vital to Tin Lizzie’s.

3. Leather goods made by Oklahoma City’s Clark Leather Kreations.

4. Oklahoma author Toby Rowland shows off his children’s book “Unhitch The Wagon - The Story of Boomer and Sooner.”

5. Unique, hyper-local gift ideas fill Tin Lizzie’s.

6. Sweeten up the smells in your home with goods from Vaughn Trading Co of Oklahoma.

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TREND SETTER

Keep Your Golf Swing Ready For Spring

THE HAMSTRING STRETCH

01

Using the weight of your upper body, slowly bend from the hips as you reach for your toes. Allow your

SIMPLE STRETCHES CAN HELP YOUR BODY & YOUR GAME

body weight to ease the stretch down, and do not bounce. Hold this stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times daily.

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Sit upright and bend your right knee. Cross your right leg over and place your foot next to your left thigh. Bend your left knee while the right foot should stay planted on the floor. Square your hips so they remain even. Reach

WINTER MAY MEAN LESS TIME ON THE LINKS,

your right arm behind you and place your fingertips on

BUT THAT’S NO EXCUSE TO GET STIFF WITH

the floor, gently twisting your body to the right. Take a

YOUR GOLF SWING. Staying flexible and keeping

deep breath and exhale as you twist further to the right.

those muscles ready is just as important for golfers in

Release and then repeat on the other side.

the winter time as it is during the spring and summer.

“If you don’t do anything in the winter, it’s very hard

SEATED LOWER SPINAL TWIST

to get back in the spring. You’ll spend a month or two trying to spring back in shape,” said Ron Price, head golf pro at Rose Creek. “There are a few things you can do during the winter to be ahead of everybody else who didn’t do anything. Full body stretching is the best because your body, especially for older folks, will get really tight and make it difficult to do those golf moves you need to do.”

To set you up for winter flexibility, we asked the folks at Rose Creek Golf Course, 17031 N May Ave, to customize a stretching routine specifically for golfers.

Here are six moves from Golf Pro Steve Burger that’ll get you loose and limber — and keep your game tight.

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02

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH

03

05

TRICEP AND SHOULDER STRETCH

Stand with your back straight or sit down. Bring your left elbow straight up while bending your arm. Grab your left elbow with your right hand, and pull your left elbow toward your head with light pressure. Hold 15

Kneel on your left knee while placing the right foot flat

to 30 seconds, then switch elbows and repeat three

on the floor in front of you, knee bent. Lean forward

times on each side.

with hips square, stretching your left hip toward the floor. Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides. Repeat.

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Place your golf club behind your back with both hands grasping the golf club. With an exhale, twist to the right, pivoting in the left foot. Gently repeat on the other side. Continue this twisting action six times on each side, breathing through it.

WEIGHTED CLUB LOWER BACK SWING

06 SHOULDER AND UPPER BODY STRETCH Stand and lace your fingers behind your back. Take the interlocked fingers upwards moving the shoulder blades carefully while slowly thrusting the chest outwards.

Take a deep breath and relax. Repeat three times.

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The performance is sure to lift your

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Gardens offer a space of beauty and

most celebrated classics of the past

Leaf Rag, in this escape to old New

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Guests can meet the princesses, pose

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A NEW TWIST ON A CLASSIC CEASAR IN OKLAHOMA CITY’S NEWEST DISTRICT, TERMINAL COMMONS CHEF ROBERT COTE HAS BEEN PERFECTING HIS MENU AT TERMINAL COMMONS, THE FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT IN THE WHEELER DISTRICT. Terminal Commons is a counter service, all-day cafe open

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TERMINAL COMMONS CHEF SHARES BRUSSELS CAESAR SALAD

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INGREDIENTS LIME CAESAR DRESSING + ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt + ½ cup Parmesan Cheese + ¼ cup Lime Juice + 1 tbsp Olive Oil + 2 tsp Anchovy Paste + 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce + 1 tsp Dijon Mustard + ¼ tsp Salt + 1 Garlic Clove + Pinch of Pepper ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS + 6 Raw Brussel Sprouts (yields ~ ½ cup shaved) + 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce + 2 oz Parmesan Cheese + Croutons

DIRECTIONS Use a blender to thoroughly mix ingredients for the dressing.

Add additional olive oil until it reaches desired consistency.

Using raw brussels sprouts, remove the core and finely shave Brussels sprouts into thin strips with a knife. These will create a textural crunch for the salad.

In a medium bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, the shaved Brussels sprouts, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons of your choice and the Lime Caesar Dressing. Mix thoroughly and serve.

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