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FORGIVENESS DOES A BODY GOOD 73

SO LONG, SUMMER 64 ZIP ON OVER TO THE TREE HOUSE

IN WITH THE NEW RESPECT FOR THE PAST 54

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Contents | Features

September

2011

Out on a Limb

Matt and Erica Hogan fell under the spell of the Costa Rican rainforest and worked magic of their own: verdant treetop village Finca Bellavista.

Just Say Spa

Travel broadens the mind; careful, deliberate and, above all, thorough research among a bevy of Spanish spas confirms that it can rejuvenate the body as well.

Smaklig MĂĽltid!

Builder, chef and all-around master of the kitchen Anders Carlson shares a simple family recipe for a centuriesold staple of Swedish cuisine.

A New and Greener Season

Change is in the air in downtown OKC, as a set of long-awaited and diligently planned renovations blossom into fruition in the Myriad Gardens.

Mercury Falling

Wave goodbye to the heat wave â€“ and prepare to greet the rich hues, glittering embellishments and overall aura of glamour that herald the advent of fall fashion.

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A Story in Progress

Families arenâ€™t defined by their current homes, nor houses by their current occupants. But when both evolve in complement, the results can be magical.

Family Story You know better than anyone how a family takes on a life of its own. It takes you for unexpected twists and turns, through valleys and victories, and all the moments in between. But if your patience, tenacity, and fortitude run deep, then you will be stronger. Whom will you trust to keep that strength thriving? Will they know your story? Will they try to understand what lies beneath? Where you have been, where you are going, and what you hope to carry on for your future generations?

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Contents | Departments

Letters

From the Editor 16

Spritz

Out on a Limb 18

Details

Hit the Books! 20

Pursuits

Visual Performance Events Calendar

22 26 30 36

Wanderlust

Just Say Spa 39 A Warm Welcome 44

Fare

Taking Flight You Must Remember This... Smaklig M책ltid! Garden Goodies

46 48 50 52

Spaces

A Story in Progress 54 Setting the Table 64

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Contents | Departments

Living Well

Eco-Services Rendered The Healing Power of Forgiveness Sharing Expertise in a Sister State Music to Help Heal Tradition vs. Technology

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Marketplace

A New and Greener Season 86 Maximize Neglected Benefits 90

Glimpse

Design on a Dream 92 The Other Side of Dr. Ann Ackerman 96

Designersâ€™ Notebook

Mercury Falling 99

Out & About

Party Directory 113

Last Laugh

Fashion Rewind 126

Last Look

Linda Barry 128

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Expectant mothers can expect something that has been long overdue: the convenience of OB services right here in Edmond. Now the best birthing experience for you and your new baby doesn’t require leaving your own community. It’s just the latest way OU Medical Center Edmond is changing with your family in mind. My Birth Center will offer state-of-the-art private LDRP suites. Our experienced OB/GYN specialists are led by our Medical Director of Women’s Services, Dr. Brant Buchinger. Backed by the peace of mind that comes from our seamless connection to The Children’s Hospital for high-risk situations.

And we certainly didn’t forget your comfort. Each of our birthing suites is designed to have a spa-like feel, featuring high-quality linens, ambient lighting, a soothing color palette and concealed equipment. Plus, more comfortable seating and sleeping arrangements for dad and other family members. And to keep you close to your baby, we provide “couplet care,” ensuring you and your newborn are together in the same room during your entire stay. You’ve traveled a long way. My Birth Center at OU Medical Center Edmond is here for the rest of your journey.

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Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Creative Director Photography Director Features Writer Food Editor Associate Editor Stylist

Elizabeth Meares Mia Blake

Contributing Writers Art Director Graphic Designer

Cher Bumps James R. Claflin, M.D. Lauren Hammack R. Murali Krishna, M.D. Mary Ellen Ternes Elaine Warner

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Erratum: In our August “Setting the Table” feature, we neglected to credit Amy Cakes in Norman for the festive cupcakes. Perhaps we consumed the evidence too quickly, but we do regret the omission.

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We all benefit from a strong and vibrant community, which is why we support many deserving organizations with our time, energy and dollars. Thank you for letting us be of service.

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Edmond Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. Edmond Board of Realtors Edmond Chamber of Commerce Edmond Economic Development Authority Edmond Elks Lodge Edmond Family Services Edmond Historical Society Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival Edmond Lions Club Edmond Public Schools Edmond Public Schools Foundation Edmond Senior Center Edmond Senior Community Foundation Edmond Soccer Club Edmond Womens Club Fine Arts Institute of Edmond Girl Scouts of America Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Habitat for Humanity

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Right Where We Belong

M.J. ALEXANDER

Letters | From the Editor

few days ago I overheard someone say that “Oklahoma is always at least five years behind in everything.” In the 15 years I’ve had the privilege of living here, I’ve repeatedly heard some version of that same sentiment from natives and transplants alike. In the interest of full disclosure, I had the same ill-conceived notion prior to relocating to Oklahoma City. Maybe it’s rude to simply tell someone they’re wrong, so I’ll go with the softer approach, albeit in front of a six-figure audience: You’re not paying attention. Is Oklahoma backwards? Hardly. We’re in a growth stage, one that I find to be particularly exciting. Five years ago, the Skirvin wasn’t the elegant, successful downtown landmark that it is today. Four years ago, we had no professional sports team to call our own. Three years ago, there was no Norman HealthPlex nor Classen Curve. Two years ago, construction on the Devon Tower had not yet begun. One year ago, we were putting the premiere issue of Slice on the press. Change is swift, and while we may be temporarily inconvenienced by it (yes, it’s a bit difficult to navigate downtown OKC at the moment), keep in mind that growing pains are part of the path leading to a successful future. Like puberty, the process is fraught with frustrations – from the teen’s and the parent’s viewpoint alike – but it helps immeasurably to maintain proper perspective. At least the metro’s development doesn’t involve acne. It does involve growth, though, and while lifelong citizens continue to open and operate one-of-akind restaurants and boutiques, there’s also a great deal of buzz about national retailers coming to our city. The Outlet Shoppes debuted with a bang, and Whole Foods’ doors will open to welcome us in just a matter of weeks. Anthropologie has staked out its spot. Big names are joining our collective of diverse local merchants, and that’s something to get excited about. What’s even more exciting is the prospect of rarely hearing, “I’m going to [insert other nearby state here] to do some Christmas shopping” again. Keep it local, people. Whether it’s an Oklahoma-owned original or a coast-to-coast chain whose HQ is located elsewhere, a store’s presence here represents an investment in our future, so enhance your community by supporting it. Five years isn’t all that long in the lifespan of a city, but it’s more than enough time for a tremendous amount of change. Next time you’re driving along I-35 through Moore, or taking Memorial out towards the Lake Hefner Parkway, or trying to navigate downtown, think about what a difference the last five years have made… and then consider where we might well be five years from now. We’re fashionable, we’re forward-thinking and we’re hittin’ our stride.

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Spritz | This & That

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ALLISON SHELLEY

ive years ago, Erica Hogan’s workweek consisted primarily of meeting deadlines for the articles she wrote for a Colorado newspaper. Today the Oklahoma City native and Putnam City High School graduate, along with her husband Matt and a bulldog named Kimbo Slice, calls a tree house in the rain forest “home.” When Matt suffered a broken arm during a roofing job, he decided to recuperate while visiting a friend in the southern zone of Costa Rica. He fell in love with the scenery and immediately called Erica to join him there. “We were instantly enamored with the area,” Erica recalls of the property they now call Finca Bellavista. “It had an untamed vibe – it was rugged and special.” Feeling inspired, Erica asked her husband, “Wouldn’t it be cool to build a tree house and make a little Ewok village?” Matt loved the idea. “Now I’m scared to throw ideas out to him,” Erica laughs, describing the incredible arboreal village the couple have spent the last five years developing in the Costa Rican rain forest. The lush 62-acre village consists of some 25 structures onsite, including five stilt-built tree houses and several “pods” that are interconnected through a network of suspension bridges, creating a unique, ecologically sustainable travel destination. The nearest town is a mile and a half away from the pristine getaway, located between the Talamanca mountain range and the Oso Peninsula – the finca (property) even hides a huge waterfall, and every part of the burgeoning community is planned with care to promote conservation of native species and the natural environment. The contrast between the uncertain early days of their development and the breathtaking setting Finca Bellavista has become is striking to Erica. “Three years ago, we were camped out in a tent – in the mud – on the river. This spring, we were on the JumboTron in Times Square,” she says, describing the thrill of traveling to New York City and seeing Finca Bellavista as the setting for American Eagle’s spring advertising campaign. Even a visit to the Finca Bellavista website will transport you if you can’t wait to experience the real thing: go to www.fincabellavista.net for a glimpse into paradise.

By Lauren Hammack

ANDERS BIRCH

Out on a Limb

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TIM HUSSIN

MATT HOGAN

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Details | Things We Love

Hit the Books! T

his time of year is usually devoted to the sort of books most of us don’t really care to linger over: Algebra, Chemistry, A Survey of Political Thought… blecccchh. These are books I’d put in my car to ward off potential burglars. Or dates. The key word here is “linger” – that’s exactly what a book should make its reader want to do. The best ones pull you right in and hold you spellbound until a kindly clerk urges you to “make your final selections.” We’ve lingered over many books this month to bring you a few you won’t want to put down. Enjoy!

by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, published by Knopf Our national parks put the “great” in “the great outdoors.” Imagine traveling blissfully from Arcadia to Yosemite through the pages of this breathtaking companion volume to the 2009 PBS miniseries of the same name – and all without first having to coat yourself with SPF 70 or Deep Woods OFF!

Ralph Lauren

by Ralph Lauren, published by Rizzoli Iconic luxury designer Ralph Lauren does nothing halfway, so when he set about compiling a photographic retrospective of his life and distinguished career, he went big… as in 482 glossy pages of luxe, weighing in at a fashionable 14.5 pounds

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Good books can transport you anywhere, but you don’t even have to leave the metro to get them – these titles are a smattering of the selections available at Full Circle Bookstore in 50 Penn Place, Best of Books in KickingBird Square, JRB Art at the Elms and The Painted Door. Assouline titles are also available at The Consortium and On A Whim. Please call for availability.

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KNOPF/RANDOM HOUSE

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea

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By Lauren Hammack

Vintage Cocktails

by Brian van Flandern, published by Assouline Brian van Flandern, a Michelin three-star mixologist, inspires readers to raise a glass in celebration of the classics: the Kamikaze, Sidecar, Man O’ War and many more star in this colorfully photographed volume of time-honored mixed drinks. Laziz Hamani’s photographs are stunning against the backdrop of the luxurious Carlyle Hotel.

American Hotel Stories

by Francisca Mattéoli, published by Assouline Perhaps the next best thing to “if walls could talk,” American Hotel Stories contains a fascinating compilation of legend, secrets, fun facts and lore surrounding some of the country’s most remarkable destinations and most famous travelers, in a photographic tribute to wanderlust.

OU PRESS

PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION The Children of Oklahoma: Sons and Daughters of the Red Earth

Shooting from the Hip: Photographs and Essays

by J. Don Cook, published by University of Oklahoma Press Award-winning Oklahoma photojournalist J. Don Cook weaves his brilliant gift for storytelling with gripping – often heartbreaking – black and white images in a revealing portrayal of Oklahomans through this compelling collection of essays and photographs.

by Richard C. Rattenbury, published by University of Oklahoma Press Despite my love for, and treasured collection of, cowgirl boots, I’m not what you might call a rodeo gal… but Richard Rattenbury’s lavish, enormous tribute to the Western sport could easily change all that with its illustrated round-up of the history, equipment and artistry of a century-plus of broncbusters and bullriders.

H.F. ULLMANN

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OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

by M.J. Alexander, published by SW Publishing Traversing the state for more than 11,000 miles, award-winning photojournalist M.J. Alexander offers a glimpse into Oklahoma’s future in a stunning collection of portraits and interviews with Oklahomans of the 21st century, from newborn to age 18. With the purchase of each copy, $10 will be donated to Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County.

Arena Legacy: The Heritage of American Rodeo

Oklahomans and Space

by Bill Moore, published by the Oklahoma Historical Society Something about our wide open spaces and distant horizons seems to encourage Oklahomans to look to the skies and beyond… or maybe they’re just trying to escape the summer heat. Stellar photos accompany Moore’s depiction of Thomas Stafford, Shannon Lucid and other Sooner State citizens who dedicated their lives to really, really getting away from it all.

Ars Sacra: Christian Art and Architecture of the Western World

edited by Rolf Toman, published by H.F. Ullmann You might need to reinforce your coffee table to accommodate Ars Sacra’s 800 pages, but as a conversation starter, it’s divine. This history of the last 1,800 years of Christianity’s churches, icons, cultural artifacts and sacred artwork is incredibly detailed and beautifully illustrated, and it even has a glossary if you’ve somehow forgotten the difference between a narthex and a clerestory.

In the Spirit of Capri

by Pamela Fiori, published by Assouline What I love about Fiori’s vivid account of one of the world’s most chic and picturesque isles is that it provides my family with two bits of information: 1.) where to begin looking, should they notice I’ve been gone for weeks on end; and 2.) where to scatter my ashes when I’m gone. Nowhere else do sun, sea and swank, glamour, Gucci and gelato coexist as beautifully.

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Pursuits | Visual

INCH BY INCH

By Steve Gill

city’s artistic landscape isn’t created overnight, and it’s one masterpiece that’s never truly completed, but enjoying the work in progress is its own reward – and that progress benefits the populace as a whole, even if it occurs in unusually small increments. The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition will get an immense boost October 1 at 50 Penn Place in OKC thanks to a vast roster of artists expressing themselves in minor ways, as the annual 12 x 12 fundraiser combines an auction of small creations – each piece must be limited to 12 inches by 12 inches in area – by 150 of the state’s foremost artists. A cash bar, food from 30 local restaurants and live music to create a massively entertaining evening. The artwork is sold in a nail-biting silent and blind auction, meaning bidders will not know what others have offered. Each piece also comes with a pre-set “Buy It Now” price for collectors who fear losing ownership and wish to trump the auction. New this year, attendees can also purchase $5 tickets for a chance to win prize packages. The event funds OVAC programs that enable the success of artists across the state, and has proven hugely successful: last year’s 12 x 12 raised over $65,000 through sponsorships and art sales with more than 1,000 in attendance. “OVAC recognizes the important role artists play in enriching our lives and communities,” said Executive Director Julia Kirt. “Our organization supports artists by rewarding excellence in their work, introducing them to audiences and encouraging them to take initiative in their communities and pursue imaginative ideas.” This big event of small pieces helps make all that happen and moves us toward a more creative community… one foot at a time.

Catch a preview of the art at www.12x12okc.org, but consider that an appetizer – the food, drink, festivities and art itself can only be enjoyed in person October 1. For tickets or more information, visit the 12 x 12 website or call OVAC at 879.2400.

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Michael Jones, “Iris”

Romy Owens, “Hang on to yourself”

Cowboy Crossings TWO Great Exhibitions ONE Exceptional Event at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Santa Paula Style Bit with Sterling Silver Overlay (Detail) by Wilson Capron Midland, Texas

October 14-15, 2011 Event details, online catalog, reservations and proxy bidding info available at www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Announcing the return of the

■ Cowboy Artists of America 46th Annual Sale & Exhibition And proud to again host the

■ Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 13th Annual Exhibition & Sale

We Pointed Them North by Fred Fellows Sonoita, Arizona

MUSEUM PARTNERS Devon Energy • Chesapeake Energy • E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

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The Gallery

canvassing the area’s art By Steve Gill

POP GOES THE MUSEUM

ou.edu/fjjma, 325.3272 Already a renowned painter, sculptor and force for America’s creative development, Robert Rauschenberg began yet another aspect of his monumental legacy in 1962, when he ventured into lithography at the encouragement of print publisher Tatyana Grosman. It was the beginning of a collaboration between Rauschenberg and Grosman’s company, Universal Limited Art Editions, that would last over 40 years until the artist’s death – the groundbreaking results of which are on display in the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art beginning September 30. A guest lecture precedes the opening reception of the exhibit, itself a prelude to the October opening of the Museum’s new Stuart Wing.

Robert Rauschenberg, “Soviet American Array VII”

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WAYS AND MEANS jrbartgallery.com, 528.6336 Jonathan Hils’ intricate, delicate sculptures are fabricated from numerous distinct smaller elements – which requires a great deal of planning and forethought. Conversely, J.P. Morrison’s fantasy-fueled paintings are the results of deliberate lack of contemplation to avoid overthinking. In either approach, the results are stunning, as seen in their joint exhibition September 2-30 in JRB Art at the Elms. OF CANINES AND CAKES okcmoa.com, 236.3100 Explorations of his Mexican and Italian roots, commentaries on his experiences living in San Antonio and New York City, flights of fancy and juxtapositions of high and low art… Franco Mondini-Ruiz has a lot on his mind, and he’s sharing it with the OKC Museum of Art in “Poodles and Pastries,” part of the New Frontiers series on display September 8 through December 31. SPIRITUAL SANCTUM nationalcowboymuseum.org, 478.2250 The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum has Georgia on its mind – specifically the late, great Ms. O’Keeffe’s New Mexican haven of inspiration: Ghost Ranch. Photographer Craig Varjabedian walks in her footsteps and captures the starkly beautiful scenery of the still-striking retreat in “Ghost Ranch and the Faraway Nearby,” at the museum September 23 through January 8. HUE TO-DO oklahomaheritage.com, 235.4458 The great (seriously, it looks great) outdoors is inside the Oklahoma Heritage Museum, thanks to the 11 members of the Oklahoma Society of Impressionists. The plein aire pieces that comprise the “Pure Color” exhibit, on display through October 1, represent the Society’s quest to share the beauty of its chosen style, as well as the most artists to display concurrently since the Museum’s 2007 opening.

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Pursuits | Performance

Curtain Calls

metro entertainment takes center stage By Steve Gill

COURTESY OKC PHILHARMONIC

EGOT THE GOODS armstrongauditorium.org, 285.1010 Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar-, Tony-, Pulitzer- and Golden Globe-winning (he’s pretty good, you know) composer Marvin Hamlisch comes to Armstrong Auditorium September 8 to direct the OKC Philharmonic in a transcendent evening of musical mastery called “The Gershwin Project.” COME FLY WITH ME celebrityattractions.com, 800.869.1451 Childhood’s innocence isn’t permanent – we all grow up sometime – but there’s no reason you can’t take a break from maturity to enjoy an uncomplicated romp through Neverland. Celebrity Attractions sets out in search of adventure with Cathy Rigby as “Peter Pan” September 13-18 in the OKC Civic Center.

James Ehnes

THE FIRST BOW

okcphilharmonic.org, 232.7575 A new season is about to commence – and what better way for the OKC Philharmonic to launch a fresh slate of its Classics Series than with an evening of timeless masterpieces performed with assistance from a new face; and one of the world’s foremost violinists at that? Incredible virtuoso James Ehnes, who has been compared with Jascha Heifetz by the Globe and Mail and Paganini himself by The Times of London, makes his first appearance in the metro to aid the orchestra in performances of Wagner, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and more during 2011’s Grand Opening Night, September 24 at the OKC Civic Center.

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GOT YOUR DAMMERUNG brightmusic.org Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble is beginning its season by revisiting the end of an era: “The Twilight of Romanticism,” featuring works by Mahler, Berg, Frühling and Dohnanyi, settles on Casady School September 12, and September 13 in St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. WILDE AT HEART poteettheatre.com, 609.1023 Sure, a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive… but when two old pros at leading double lives stray into one another’s webs, it’s a thing of farcical beauty. Poteet Theatre stresses “The Importance of Being Earnest” September 23 through October 9 at St. Luke’s UMC. THE WAVE BREAKS pasnorman.org, 307.9320 Believe it or not, no hot streak lasts forever. The season of long, sweltering, sunny days is on its way out, so Norman’s Performing Arts Studio must end its namesake series: the Summer Breeze concerts conclude September 11 when the irresistible Mike Hosty Duo visits Lions Park. STUFF-STRUTTERS jewelboxtheatre.org, 521.1786 We know a thing or two about them: they were a girl-group sensation back in the day, they’re reuniting for a retro romp and though they’re fictional, their hits are bonafide beach party classics. Bop along with “The Bikinis” through September 18 at Jewel Box Theatre.

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COURTESY BROADWAY TONIGHT

Pursuits | Performance

Olympia Dukakis

NAVIGATING THE THORNS

uco.edu/broadway, 974.3375 You don’t necessarily need a cast of hundreds or an intricately constructed submarine-slash-laboratory-slash-nightclub set or a showstopping pyrotechnic finish to captivate audiences; a single park bench, a script commingling wry humor with wrenching pathos and a bravura performance can do the job all by themselves. An elderly Jewish woman looks back on her long, eventful life – from the Russian Civil War to the Nazi invasion of Poland to quiet senescence in Miami Beach – as the Broadway Tonight series continues with Olympia Dukakis in “Rose.” The one-night, one-woman wonder is at UCO’s Mitchell Hall September 17.

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ES MUY CALIENTE canterburyokc.com, 232.7464 An outpouring of passionate music and dance from guitarist Edgar Cruz, flamenco dancer Shannon Calderon Primeau, Alegria Real and the metro’s premier chorale – te gusta? Canterbury Choral Society gets fired up for fall with “Latin Rhythms” October 1 at the OKC Civic Center. LET THERE BE ROCK okcu.edu/music/omt.aspx, 208.5227 Speaking of passion… the last days of the Lamb of God play out (and we do mean play) with gusto as OCU’s School of Opera and Music Theater glories in “Jesus Christ Superstar” September 23-25 in the university’s Kirkpatrick Auditorium. NO PALTRY PASTRY PANTRY carpentersquare.com, 232.6500 Nobody would visit “Largely Unobjectionable Cakes” or “Halfway Decent Sweets” – you’ve got to aim high, even if you’re starting from scratch in a bad neighborhood. The road to success is paved with comedy and drama as Carpenter Square Theatre serves up “Superior Donuts” September 2-24. HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN PIONEER okctheatrecompany.org, 297.2264 Cowboys and frontiersmen weren’t the only ones to brave the unknown wilderness in search of a new life – women’s roles in our historical tapestry star as the OKC Theatre Company presents “Quilters” September 16-October 2 at the OKC Civic Center. BLOODY MARVELOUS theatre.ou.edu, 325.4101 At its heart a love story, the tale of a mysterious European nobleman trying to make his way in a foreign land has held audiences worldwide in thrall for a hundred years – it’s a story with bite. The OU School of Drama would be pleased to introduce you to “Dracula” September 23-October 2 in the Rupel Jones Theatre. AND HIP-HOORAY cityrep.com, 848.3761 If it seems counterintuitive that the smallest interpersonal differences could make the biggest difference, you’re not a member of an affluent country club family whose daughter might be smitten by a member of a sliiiiightly varied ethnicity. CityRep and TheatreOCU team up to celebrate “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” September 16-October 2 in the OKC Civic Center.

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THE METRO, THE NATION, THE WORLD By Steve Gill

he Oklahoma City metro is among the largest in the country, but it’s a great big world out there, and the benefits of a broader horizon for all of us who live in it should be self-evident. That’s the focus of the 2011-2012 Town Hall Lecture Series: showcasing national and international speakers who will address current and historical topics from the economy to energy to terrorism. SEPTEMBER 15 Harm de Blij “The Power of Place” The series opens with the return of favorite speaker Harm de Blij, a globally educated professor and television personality for ABC, PBS, NBC and MSNBC. He is also an author of more than 30 books and 100 articles, specializing in geopolitical and environmental issues. OCTOBER 20 Steve Emerson “Jihad Incorporated” The author of six books on terrorism and national security, Steve Emerson is Executive Director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, and is considered a leading authority on Islamic extremists’ networks, financing and operations. NOVEMBER 8 Stuart Varney “Plain Talk on the Economy” A veteran of CNN, CNBC and the FOX Business Network, Stuart Varney utilizes his education from the London School of Economics and years of erudite financial analysis to incorporate national and worldwide news into his presentations, frankly assessing how current affairs affect economic conditions. FEBRUARY 16 Dinesh D’Souza “What’s So Great About America” Dinesh D’Souza, a former policy analyst in the Reagan White House, has become a best-selling author through titles including Illiberal Education, What’s So Great About Christianity and The End of Racism. The World Affairs Council lists him as one of the nation’s 500 leading authorities on international issues.

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MARCH 22 Larry Nichols

Political pundit Michael Barone

“The Future of Energy” A native of Oklahoma City, Larry Nichols is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Devon Energy Corporation, one of the nation’s largest natural gas and oil producers and a repeated presence on Fortune Magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” APRIL 19 Michael Barone “Hard America, Soft America” Michael Barone is a graduate of Harvard and Yale Law School, Resident Fellow of the American Enterprise Institute and co-author of The Almanac of American Politics. Barone has written for many publications including The Economist, The New York Times, The New Republic, National Review, The Times Literary Supplement and the Daily Telegraph.

Lectures will be held at 10:30am at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 222 N.W. 15th Street. For ticket information, including details on the Luncheon With the Speaker series following each lecture, call 848.4727 or visit www.okctownhall.com.

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The all-electric Wheego, coming home with the lucky raffle winner

rea nonprofit Oklahoma Lawyers for Children is betting on a better future for the state’s abused, neglected and deprived young citizens – you want in on some of this action? Chips for Children, the 2011 version of the OLFC’s annual Evening of Hope fundraiser, takes over the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club September 16. A casino-themed extravaganza, Chips for Children will feature a spectacular buffet and full bar, live music, gaming tables with celebrity and professional dealers – including a “High Roller’s VIP Lounge” – The Oklahoma Showgirls, live and silent auctions and raffle items. Guests will even have the opportunity to test-drive the electric Wheego car provided by AmpControl that is being raffled off that evening. When the chips are all cashed in, the event’s proceeds will help OLFC provide pro bono legal services to protect, defend and represent juveniles in need, helping them to grow up in loving homes free from abuse and neglect. President and CEO Tsinena Bruno-Thompson explains, “Our future employees, neighbors and the classmates of our children are the children that we help today. What better investment than the citizens of tomorrow?” To learn more or get tickets for Chips for Children or the raffle, call 232.4453 or visit www.olfc.org.

FEATS FOR THE SENSES By Steve Gill

reativity in all its forms is a force to be celebrated and nurtured. If the chance to receive face-to-face instruction and mentoring from nationally renowned figures in the visual, literary and performing arts sounds too good to pass up, don’t; immerse yourself in inspiration at the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.

Neophytes, professional artists and everyone in between can learn and develop creatively from the workshops that make up the four-day weekend retreats: visual pursuits like photography, printmaking and landscape painting, the verbal music of poetry and even the hypnotic movements of Latin ballroom dancing. Hone your skills in your chosen art form, then attend presentations by faculty artists in a variety of disciplines. In the evenings, take advantage of open studio time, attend an elective activity or simply relax and enjoy the getaway. Part of the Oklahoma Arts Institute’s mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts, OFAI is held at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwest Oklahoma, offering the amenities and comforts of a fine hotel inside a scenic state park. Tuition includes all meals and lodging. Workshops are held select dates in October. Online enrollment has already begun, so visit www. oaiquartz.org for full workshop schedules, prices, course descriptions, faculty bios and enrollment information.

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Save the Date

keeping up around town By Steve Gill

FADE INTO NEW

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okcmoa.com, 236.3100 All glory is fleeting; Frost says “nothing gold can stay”… but something once wonderful can be made so again, and decline carries with it the hope of return to splendor; of rebirth. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s 36th annual Renaissance Ball is inspired by its new exhibit, “Faded Elegance,” and though those photographs vividly document the gradual wane of Cuba’s affluence, this black-tie event accentuates the apex of its elegance. “A Night In Old Havana,” September 9 at the OKC Golf and Country Club, features a seated dinner, dancing to Cuban music and Dallas band The Project… and mojitos in abundance.

SOUL JUNCTION lyrictheatreokc.com, 524.9310 If you got it, flaunt it – and Lyric Theatre’s got plenty of soul thanks to its upcoming production of “Altar Boyz,” which means patrons attending the 16th annual Broadway Ball are in for a black-tie treat. September 30 at the Skirvin Hilton, the fundraising fete titled “At the Corner of Broadway and Soul” features dinner, auctions, a performance by the Burton Band and live entertainment from the musical comedy’s cast as well as its director, stage and film star Billy Porter. Ask about raffle packages!

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STEP UP aidswalkokc.org Lao-Tzu knew the way to make progress in even the longest journey is with a single step, but if the distance to that goal – say, curing AIDS – is metaphorical rather than physical, it helps to have a bunch of people take that step together. On September 25, Sonic Plaza in Bricktown is the gathering place for those with a dream of stopping the pandemic and a commitment to aiding their fellow Oklahomans during the annual AIDS Walk OKC fundraiser. As the theme says, Each Step Brings Hope.

IDENT’CAL STROKES oklahomariverevents.org, 552.4040 That’s what it takes to move the boat – at least, to move it with sufficient efficiency to compete in the Oklahoma Regatta Festival September 29 through October 2. Teams will face off in the USA Rowing World Challenge, the OCU Head of the Oklahoma race, OG&E NightSprints and dragon boat competitions, while spectators soak up the action and enjoy live music, art, a children’s area and more, plus the prospect of the luminary-laden blu VIP Party that launches the spectacular weekend.

TALE SPINNERS artscouncilokc.com, 270.4848 They collaborate, you listen, everybody wins. The Arts Council of OKC is back with a brand-new edition of the OKC Storytelling Festival September 9-10. This year’s lineup of top-tier tale-tellers will appear in a massive tent in downtown OKC (all the better for atmosphere during the late-night ghost story session) to spin their mesmerizing yarns and elicit gasps, chuckles and applause – and even share their wisdom and experience to improve participants’ skills during storytelling workshops. It’s raconteurrific!

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Chi Omega Fashion for a Passion 7401 Nichols Rd • Deaconess Angels of Destiny OKC Golf & Country Club • Cleveland County Farmers Market Cleveland County Fairgrounds • Esther Women: Jan Henry St. Luke’s UMC • Farm Days OK History Center • OKC Fashion Night Out Balliets

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Nichols Hills City Council Meeting City Hall • Norman City Council Meeting Municipal Complex • Tuesday Noon: Christine Souza Fred Jones Jr. Museum • Brightmusic: Twilight of Romanticism St. Paul’s Cathedral • OKC Chamber Sunset Reception Gold Dome • Peter Pan OKC Civic Center J 9/18 • Trish McEvoy Event Balliets J 9/15

Tuesday Noon: Bill Neill Fred Jones Jr. Museum • Bit Making: Form and Function Nat’l Cowboy Museum J 9/23 • David Burgess OCCC • Tuesdays at Sundown Nat’l Cowboy Museum

Greater OKC Chamber Chairman’s Breakfast OK Christian University • UCO Homecoming Community Carnival UCO Campus • Norman City Council Meeting Municipal Complex • The Script Riverwind Casino • Sutton Series: OU Symphony Orchestra OU Catlett Music Center • Tuesday Noon: Dolores Leffingwell Fred Jones Jr. Museum • Journey – Foreigner – Night Ranger Zoo Amphitheatre •

Cleveland County Farmers Market Cleveland County Fairgrounds •

Pat Metheny UCO Jazz Lab • Cleveland County Farmers Market Cleveland County Fairgrounds • Electric Six The Opolis • Satan’s Camaro OU Lightwell Gallery J 10/21 •

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The Bikinis Jewel Box Theatre J 9/18 • The Bowie Knife: American Icon Nat’l Cowboy Museum J 11/20 • New to the Spotlight Istvan Gallery J 10/30 • Oxford Town Nonna’s Purple Bar • Passages OKCMOA J 10/16 • Pure Color Oklahoma Heritage Museum J 10/1 • Santa Clara Portraits Red Earth Gallery J 9/30 • The Spectacular Colored Pencil Science Museum OK J 10/2 Marvin Hamlisch with the OKC Philharmonic Armstrong Auditorium • Faded Elegance/Poodles & Pastries OKCMOA J 12/31 • Maurice Johnson Quartet OKCMOA, Roof Terrace • Noon Tunes: Khanagov Duo Downtown Library • Oxford Town Nonna’s Purple Bar • Static Film Series IAO Gallery • OSU vs. Arizona Boone Pickens Stadium

20th Anniversary Celebration Nonna’s Painted Door J 9/17 • Cole Haan Trunk Show Balliets J 9/16 • Noon Tunes: Marcin Pays Downtown Library • OKC Town Hall: Harm de Blij St. Luke’s UMC • Parker & Parsons OKCMOA, Roof Terrace • State Fair of OK State Fairgrounds J 9/25 •

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Edmond Living History Social Edmond Historical Society Museum • Evening of Hope – Chips for Children Quail Creek CC • Illuminating Lines OKC Farmers Public Market • The Last Night of Ballyhoo OKC Civic Center J 10/2 • Quilters OKC Theatre Co. J 10/2 • Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Gala Nat’l Cowboy Museum • An Untitled Monothon [Artspace] at Untitled • Pride & Passion: An Operatic Evening Rose State College •

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Dracula OU Rupel Jones Theatre J 10/2 • Becannen & Vollertson Nonna’s Purple Bar • Day Out With Thomas OK Railway Museum J 9/25 • Ghost Ranch & the Faraway Nearby Nat’l Cowboy Museum J 1/8/12 • Midtown Market at Saints St. Anthony Hospital • The Importance of Being Earnest St. Luke’s Poteet Theatre J 10/9 • Jesus Christ Superstar OCU Kirkpatrick Center J 9/25 •

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Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place • OU vs. Tulsa Owen Field • Arts Festival OK OCCC J 9/5 • RedHawks vs. Zephyrs RedHawks Ballpark • Stephen Speaks Nonna’s Purple Bar • OSU vs. LA-Lafayette Boone Pickens Stadium •

Keystone KickstART Keystone Adventure School • Cleveland County Farmers Market Cleveland County Fairgrounds • Sutton Series: OK Chamber Players OU Catlett Music Center • Intro to Printmaking [Artspace] at Untitled J 9/25 • Rollin’ Down the River OKC Orchestra League Chesapeake Boathouse • Septemberfest OK Governor’s Mansion •

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Fall Concert Mitch Park • Summer Breeze: Mike Hosty Duo Lions Park •

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Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place • Cleveland County Farmers Market Cleveland County Fairgrounds • OU vs. Missouri Owen Field • Charles Scott Trio Nonna’s Purple Bar • Down Syndrome Buddy Walk RedHawks Ballpark • OCU Choral Concert OCU Petree Hall • OKC Philharmonic Opening Night OKC Civic Center • Loretta Lynn Lucky Star Casino, Concho •

Fall Concert Mitch Park • Sutton Series: Accademia Filarmonica OU Catlett Music Center •

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Fall Concert Mitch Park • Masala Series: North Indian Folk Music OU Catlett Music Center • AIDS Walk OKC Bricktown • OK Tennis Classic Cox Center •

Art After Hours: The Attack on Tradition Fred Jones Jr. Museum • Robert Rauschenberg: Universal Limited Prints Fred Jones Jr. Museum J 12/30 • Lyric’s Broadway Ball Skirvin Hilton • Head of the OK Regatta Oklahoma River J 10/2 • Stephen Speaks Nonna’s Purple Bar • The Ugly Duckling OK Children’s Theatre J 10/13 • Zoo Brew OKC Zoo •

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PARADORES SANTO ESTEVO

Vetting international luxury spas is a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.

Just Say Spa I By Elaine Warner

SPAIN

Parador de Santo Estevo epitomizes relaxation

bared my soul (and pretty much everything else) in pursuit of this story. Part of the excitement of travel involves getting out of one’s comfort zone – and I expanded my boundaries in Spain. In addition to the usual tourist activities, I visited several spas, only to experience a very traditional style of service that was new to me. If you haven’t visited a European-style spa, you may appreciate this heads-up.

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Wanderlust | Getting Away

Spa at Santo Estevo

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PARADORES SANTO ESTEVO

Termas Outariz, a Japanese Spa

PARADORES SANTO ESTEVO

Ourense, founded by the Romans, still retains bits of that 2,000-yearold occupation – including bits of an old Roman spa. People come regularly to the springs to fill jugs with the hot mineral waters or to visit spas that take advantage of the liquid medicine. Surprisingly, we were not headed to a Roman-style or even Spanish-style spa, but the Termas Outariz, a Japanese spa. A full menu of treatments, including massage, wraps and baths, is available in rooms and containers ranging from tubs to barrels and utilizing exotic ingredients like algae and chocolate. We were there for the hot pools, an outdoor arrangement in various sizes and temperatures set in a garden landscaped with stone paths and decorative rocks overlooking the Miño River. We wore swimsuits in the co-ed plunges. Whether you book a therapy service or just enjoy the waters, this is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon, especially topped off with a lovely cup of Japanese tea. Less than 20 miles northeast of Ourense, the Parador de Santo Estevo presents a very different picture. Imagine the marriage of a medieval monastery with a four-star luxury hotel… the result is this parador. Not just a marriage of convenience, this is a real love match. In rugged hills covered with chestnut, yews and oaks above the River Sil, the red tile-roofed structure is a blend of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles. Square deep-set windows and a stone window seat in my room gave the chamber a monastic flavor while the sleek furnishings and amenities belied any tradition of sacrifice. The spa was the most extensive I’ve visited – a steam bath, hydromassage, cool and warm pools with a variety of jets and fountains and changing colored lights. In addition, there was a pediluvium – a path of smooth pebbles with foot and calf showers of cold water – a Sensations Shower alternating cold and hot water, Japanese tub, sauna, terrace solarium, outdoor whirlpool, foot scrub, ice fountain and a relaxation area with thermal chairs. The signature treatment was a Chestnut Wrap – exfoliation and a chestnut mask followed by a bake in a thermal blanket, a shower and a massage with chestnut cream. Spas are carefully regulated in Spain and every experience was more than satisfying. Yes, my modesty was challenged, but the opportunities to explore other customs were a plus.

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Wanderlust | Getting Away

La Queimada

The Galician coast of northwest Spain is rugged and incised with estuaries – a wonderland of small villages and towns, great seafood, and, on the island of La Toja, gracious resorts. The Gran Hotel, built in 1907, is the epitome of a grand European hotel – but beautifully updated. You’ll find all the modern conveniences. Even on the gray, rainy day when we visited, the bright, white exterior and sunflower yellow awnings were as cheerful and welcoming as a bouquet of daisies. The hotel features several world-class restaurants, tennis courts, water activities on the nearby beach and, also close by, a nine-hole golf course. But my journalist friends and I were headed for the spa. One companion, more experienced than I, whispered, “They’ll hand you a little packet – don’t put it on your head!” I might have figured it out, although the skimpy arrangement of elastic and tissue could possibly have been a hat. As it turned out, it was the only thing between me and total nudity. The therapy room was not unfamiliar – a massage table, a shower and a comfy terry robe. What was different was the lack of subtle lighting, soothing music and a modesty drape. My treatment began with a thorough exfoliation with La Toja salts – a sea salt mixture rich with minerals – followed by a rinse and soothing massage. I finally got to cover up with the robe on the way to a Niagara Bath. Putting on a shower cap and taking off everything else, I climbed into a deep tub full of a muddy-looking mix of spring water, clay and minerals. One hundred and eighty jets massaged every part of my body. After another shower, I put on my bathing suit and robe to enjoy the variety of pools in the spa. Would I do it again? You bet. I still prefer the more modest American approach but when in Rome – or Spain – I’ll go native.

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Isla de la Toja

Santo Estevo was also the spot to experience another Galician custom – the Queimada. With roots in the mystic Celtic past of the area, today the ritual is enjoyed for the camaraderie rather than its original pagan purpose – to banish evil spirits. The only spirits present are in a large clay bowl of punch. Made from Orujo (a Galician liqueur), fruit, herbs, sugar and coffee beans, the drink is mixed and flamed while an incantation is chanted. We were treated to a real production with a robed monk presiding. The hot liquid was poured into ceramic mugs and we toasted one another at the conclusion of our amazing trip. “Viva España!”

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Wanderlust | Close Encounters

ARKANSAS

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The soothing waters of Hot Springs will wash your cares away

Lookout Point Lakeside Inn

A Warm Welcome H ot Springs is one of the nation’s quirkiest towns – a combination city and national park. According to Josie Fernandez, park superintendent, “The city of Hot Springs has a national park called Hot Springs in it.” It’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins but it doesn’t much matter… you’re in for a good time! From the late 1800s into the mid 20th century, Hot Springs grew into a flourishing spa town. Elegant bathhouses featured artwork, stained glass and shiny brass fixtures. Following a period of decline, there has been a recent resurgence in tourism and the nearly four dozen thermal springs are bringing in guests once again. The 1915 Fordyce Bathhouse is now a visitors’ center with refurbished facilities, exhibits and videos showcasing Hot Springs’ golden age. Restaurants, galleries, attractions and shopping complete the area while Lake Hamilton and environs offer more recreation and relaxation.

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By Elaine Warner

Food for Thought

Here are a few Hot Springs restaurants I’ve enjoyed: Porterhouse Steak and Seafood and Belle Arti Ristorante These two eateries are owned by Executive Chef Joe Gargano. Choose depending on whether you’re hungry for steak or Italian. Rolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurante Owned by its Ecuadorian chef, Rolando’s specializes in Latin Fusion. Don’t miss the Queso Flamado appetizer.

Luna Bella The chicken breast stuffed with roasted tomato, spinach and mozzarella with Madeira mushroom sauce and polenta – delicioso! McClard’s Queue up for ’cue here. Bleu Monkey Grill An eclectic menu with too many good choices. Thumbs up for the Bleu Monkey Shrimp: sautéed shrimp with Jamaican black pepper sauce.

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Love spa treatments? You’re in the right place – even more so if you’re adventuresome. Try a traditional 1920s-era treatment at the Arlington Hotel, a multistory Spanish Revival structure. Though the facilities have been thoroughly renovated, the historic ambiance of the 1923 hotel and spa remains. Thanks to my experience in Spain (see “Just Say Spa” on page 39), I was prepared. An attendant accompanied me to a powerful whirlpool tub where I immersed and drank cups of hot mineral water. After a loofah scrub and sauna interlude, hot packs were applied to my limbs and I was swaddled in a bath sheet with a cool pack on my forehead. This was followed with a needle shower and an olive oil massage. On Bathhouse Row, the 1922 Spanish Colonial Revival Quapaw Bathhouse has been converted to a complex of communal thermal pools, private bathing areas and a contemporary spa. Some of the treatments sounded good enough to eat. One facial featured coconut milk cleanser, strawberry and rhubarb dermafoliant and masque and tropical vanilla sun crème – but I chose a relaxing Swedish massage. West of Hot Springs on Lake Ouachita, the Turtle Cove Spa offers an amazing range of services from basic massage, mani/pedis, glows, wraps and body polishing to holistic treatments like chakra balancing and sound therapy. Do these techniques work a special magic? I don’t know. Did the hot quartz crystals do more than a hot stone massage? Not sure. I do know I felt wonderful afterwards and I loved the pampering, the ginger and fruit tea and the beautiful woodland setting.

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Good, Clean Fun

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Luxury on the Lake

Lookout Point Lakeside Inn is situated above the shores of Lake Hamilton. Everything about the Inn – from comfy hammocks to a labyrinth for quiet meditation – is designed to unwind the most stressed guest. Owner/ hosts Ray and Kristie Rosset planned the Arts and Crafts-style inn as a getaway for reconnecting with nature… and, for couples, with one another. My room, the Hot Springs suite, had its own lake-view terrace, a sitting room with fireplace, big bedroom and a bathroom to party in – spa tub and tower shower decorated with colorful tiles. Common areas include a sun room with games and puzzles and a library stocked with books and DVDs. There’s a snack bar with munchies and soft drinks. In the afternoon, Ray and Kristie host a reception with wine and treats, and breakfasts are gourmet delights. september 2011 | slice

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he idea behind the gastropub movement is startlingly simple: take the warmth and intimacy of the neighborhood pub, complete with an excellent selection of drinks, and add in real, chef-created cuisine. This is not just “bar food” – it is a full menu of choices that complement the drink selections. So often, food is a secondary concern in your favorite pub, as drinks can just as often be an “oh, by the way” part of a restaurant’s fare. Not so in the gastropub. The movement has been strong in England for some time, and it has taken off in the U.S. in a big way. Score another point for Oklahoma, as Blackbird Gastropub opened in April at 575 S. University on Norman’s Campus Corner. The fourth concept from The Good Life Hospitality Group, proprietors of Coach’s Brewhouse, Blu and The Library Bar and Grill, it is a winner. Extensive renovation to the physical environment has left Blackbird with a comfortable neighborhood feeling, from the soothing dark colors inside to the nifty loft area, with a row of windows overlooking the main floor. Servers are friendly, conversant with the menu, and prompt without being intrusive. And what a menu… diners would be hard-pressed to find a more creative and tasty appetizer anywhere in the metro area than the Deviled Eggs and Fried Black Eyed Peas ($6). This marriage of two regional delights is an inspired creation. Four deviled eggs – the filling tangy and with just a bit of kick – rest on a bed of lightly fried black eyed peas. The breading on the peas is not heavy, and patrons may find themselves eating these delicacies by the handful. The entrée menu covers a lot of territory, from burgers and pizza to steaks and chops. Pot roast appears in several different incarnations, and with good reason: it is exquisite. The Pot Roast Nachos ($10) are on the appetizer menu, but serve nicely as a main dish. This unique combination of slow-cooked roast, with blue corn chips, Serrano pico de gallo and house salsa, along with a four-cheese blend, is an adventure unto itself. Also of note is the Beef and Truffle Oil Shepherd’s Pie ($9). It blends organic beef, stewed vegetables and black truffle oil mashed potatoes, served with a slice of jalapeno cornbread. It is comfort food for any season. All this fare is augmented by an impressive lineup from the bar, including many Brewhouse beers on tap, as well as wines and whiskeys. Blackbird’s periodic wine and whiskey tastings are already generating quite a buzz around Norman. The gastropub is a concept whose time has arrived, and not a moment too soon. Blackbird brings the idea home to Oklahoma in fine fashion.

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Fare | Splash

You Must Remember This…

By Kent Anderson Photo by K.O. Rinearson

here is no Sam at the piano at Paseo Grill, and no Humphrey Bogart mournfully asking him to play it again. Still, the spirit of the film “Casablanca” and its most well-known song live at one of Oklahoma City’s favorite destinations for food and drink. As Thyme Goes By is a playful tribute to one of the cocktail’s ingredients, and a nod to the classic movie, a favorite of Paseo Grill owners Joe Jungmann and Lesley Rawlinson. This new cocktail, exclusive to the restaurant, combines Grey Goose La Poire vodka, St. Germain liqueur, lime juice, lemongrass, simple syrup and of course, fresh thyme. This bright and distinctive concoction does its best to channel Bogey and Bergman and Rick’s Café Américain. But there may be an even deeper meaning here: after sampling this fresh cocktail, perhaps time will simply float by.

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Smaklig Måltid! T

By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

he Swedish meatball is a European culinary delight that has been happily evolving for more than two-and-a-half centuries. The word for meatball – köttbulle – first appeared in Swedish print in a 1754 cookbook, and chefs have been perfecting it ever since.

One of those is Anders Carlson. When he came to the United States from Sweden 11 years ago, he brought with him a wealth of experience in a variety of disciplines, and a passion for entertaining family and friends with his genuine Swedish recipes. His mastery in the kitchen spills over into his day job. As a builder, he and wife Terry operate AC Dwellings, and he has gained a stellar reputation for kitchen design, ever sensitive to the needs and interests of those who enjoy the art of cooking as much as he does. Anders says that the Swedish meatball is smaller than the Italian or German version, and this delightfully simple recipe was passed down from his mother. The meatballs and potatoes are traditionally served with brown gravy, fresh corn and lingonberry jam – which Anders says is, in this meal, the Swedish equivalent of American cranberry sauce with turkey and dressing.

Swedish Meatballs

2 1/4 lbs ground beef (85% lean beef recommended) 1 c bread crumbs 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 t white pepper 1 1/2 t paprika 1/2 t salt 1 1/2 c low-fat milk 2 large egg yolks Mix meat with all other ingredients, then roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place in boiling water until they float, then remove and let dry on cloth or paper towels. When dry, fry in a large skillet with butter until browned on all sides. “Be sure not to crowd the meatballs,” Anders says. Makes 40 meatballs.

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By Tina Redecha Photo by Mia Blake

sually at this time of year, my gardener friends are desperately trying to deal with an excess of summer squash that threatens, on a daily basis, to overwhelm the vegetable patch and all inhabitants therein. Sadly, this season’s weather has not been kind to Oklahoma gardeners, but if you are lucky enough to have fought the heat, the drought and the squash bugs and won, this recipe is for you. Squash lends itself to endless varieties of fare from simple sautéed side dishes to casseroles to decadent desserts. In breads and cakes, yellow or green zucchini squash can easily substitute for carrots, adding a little extra nuttiness. I came up with this recipe when a neighbor left a bagful of beautiful little green zucchinis on my doorstep and I was in a baking mood. This bread is yummy served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. It’s even better after sitting in the refrigerator overnight, served with morning coffee. Don’t be overly concerned with exact quantities or cooking time. The bread may be moister or drier without losing any of its flavor… it’s foolproof and forgiving!

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Zucchini Bread

1 1/4 c flour 3/4 c sugar 1 t baking powder 1 t salt 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg 3/4 c walnuts - chopped 2 eggs 1/2 c cooled melted butter or vegetable oil 1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream 1 t vanilla extract 1 t citrus zest - optional 1 c zucchini (2 or 3 medium-sized or about 7-8 oz), shredded and squeezed dry Preheat oven to 350° and butter an 8" or 9" loaf pan. Mix first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in nuts. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs, butter or vegetable

oil, yogurt or sour cream, vanilla and citrus zest. Stir zucchini into the egg mixture, then fold into the dry mixture until just combined. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the bread’s center should come out clean. Cool 30 minutes in the pan on a rack, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.

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sugar, 3 T softened cream cheese, 2 T milk or heavy cream and 1 t vanilla extract to make a glaze to drizzle over the top. Substitute pecans, almonds or hazelnuts for walnuts. Add 1/2 c of raisins, chocolate chips or sweet shredded coconut when stirring nuts into flour mixture.

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A Story in Progress By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

Change is a part of life... for houses as well as their residents. The Harroz family has grown into their Norman dream home, as it has grown into a reflection of their lives.

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Families purchase homes, live in them, perhaps sell them a few years down the road as their lifestyle and needs grow and change. But the house – the building that was called home – endures and remains, and soon another family will call it home and make new memories. The home that Joe and Samia Harroz share with their children Joseph, Zara and Jude in south Norman is a study in a family’s evolution over a decade. But its story began long before Joe and Samia found it 10 years ago. It is an ongoing, unfolding saga, of which the Harrozes view themselves as only one part. “This house has a life of its own, and we are caretakers of it,” says Joe. Samia echoes the sentiment. “It’s architecturally interesting,” she says, “but there’s more to it than that. It’s always evolving and changing. It makes a huge difference to live in a house and understand our lifestyle. We wanted it to reflect us, but also to stay true to the original vision of the home.” The home is Spanish/Mediterranean with contemporary overtones, and was built in 1961 by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. It passed through multiple owners, eventually falling into foreclosure before being rescued by the Harvey family. Ten years ago the Harveys prepared to move out of state and put the home on the market. Friends told the Harrozes they should take a look at it. “We weren’t looking for this size house,” Samia recalls. “The kids hadn’t been born yet, so we didn’t think we could handle it at that point in our lives. But it was our dream home.”

(opening spread) When Joe and Samia bought the home, the staircases were white Colonial style. A friend visited and said, “That has to go.” The friend was OU president David Boren, and the staircases are now iron, in keeping with the Mediterranean motif. The approach to the front door is heralded by a classic fountain and lush greenery surrounding a circular driveway. (inset) The pool area appears to be secluded, but in reality it is only steps away from the driveway and neighbors’ yard. An eight-foot wall and careful landscaping lend it an air of solitude. The formal entry did not exist prior to the Harrozes’ arrival in the home; they converted an outdoor courtyard into this well-appointed and welcoming space. This casual dining area is “the heart of the home,” according to Samia. “This is where we hang out,” she says. “We eat here, we play Monopoly here. This is where we live.”

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“This house has a life of its own, and we are caretakers of it.” They spent the better part of a day with the Harveys, and the two couples greatly enjoyed each other’s company. “The Harveys loved the house so much, and they knew we would love it,” Joe says. “So we made an offer, and to our surprise, they accepted it, even though they had other offers that were worth much more.” Joe and Samia lived in the home for about a year and a half, getting a sense of its bones and the work that had already been done, before beginning to place their own stamp on the space. Since that time, almost every portion of it has been renovated, in many cases returning it to its roots. Samia has overseen the projects, working closely with contractor Dale Robinette. Samia is a graphic designer, with an artist’s eye, and has worked hard to balance the home’s character with that of her family. The home’s construction offers bits of intrigue. “This place is somewhat over-built,” Joe observes wryly. He refers to the double layers of brick walls, part of both the exterior and interior. But this unusual feature renders the home incredibly sturdy.

Oldest son Joseph is a Star Wars fan, and the room he shares with Jude reflects his passion. Daugher Zara’s private oasis is very Mediterranean. The red and gold color scheme adds a depth of perspective to her room. Brilliant natural light flows into this lovely sunroom. Renovations widened the doorway to allow easier access from the kitchen area. The TV/family room was once an attached garage. After nearly six years of work it’s now accented by deep red colors, a drop-down TV screen and bar.

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“Everyone wants to come here when there’s a tornado,” Samia says. “We don’t even have to go to the basement.” There are other distinctive features, such as arches and cedar beams throughout and flat terra cotta roofing tiles. The tiles originally sheltered the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, and were re-purposed when the club embarked on a renovation some years ago. Walls were moved in the master suite to create a study for Joe. A doorway was widened leading from the kitchen to the main outdoor courtyard. The pool area was completely redone. The dual staircases in the great room – which Joe and Samia laughingly call the “big fireplace room” – were redesigned to return to the home’s Mediterranean character.

In the kitchen, the Harrozes’ most recent renovation project, they pulled up the tile floor and discovered the original brick floors beneath the tile – the brick has now been restored throughout the kitchen. The formal dining area straddles traditional and contemporary design. The family frequently entertains here.

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“This is used as much as any room of the house,” Joe says of the courtyard and outdoor living space. Whether relaxing with the family or hosting groups of friends during football season, it is one of the most beloved parts of the home. This archway in the master bath is original to the home.

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Much has changed for the Harroz family in the decade since they became the “caretakers” of this gorgeous home. They were childless when they moved in; now they are parents of three active children, and the home reflects their joy in parenthood as well. The home has changed, just as the family has changed. They have taken great care to respect what has gone before, while at the same time creating a space that is their own. It is a balancing act, and at times a great challenge, but the Harrozes have accomplished it with style and grace. “It is truly a haven,” says Samia. “It’s so peaceful here. We’re grateful for the chance to be a part of the story of this house.”

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ot does not begin to describe the recent weather in Oklahoma. In fact, this article is not long enough to list all the words that should be used to illustrate the epic heat wave of the summer of 2011, so we wonâ€™t even try. You were there. You lived it. But now that summer is soon to wind down and fall is finally in sight, we decided to set the table poolside for one last warm hurrah.

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Let’s make it feel cooler, shall we? A pool is the perfect color and setting for cooling it down, so choose a palette in the same blue hue for your table, even if you’re inside or on the porch. Aqua plates mimic the water, a light granite and white tablecloth and napkins provide a soothing base, and clear glasses filled with plenty of icy drinks further the experience. Even the flatware is a steely gray that mixes in perfectly. A light coral serving piece planted with a variety of succulents in shades of green with moss tucked around each bloom forms a fresh arrangement. A single potted succulent is paired with each place setting for a little extra touch. From our table to yours… so long, summer. For resources, see page 123.

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Living Well | Mind, Body, Spirit

Eco-Services Rendered By Mary Ellen Ternes

ace it: we got slimed on the 4th of July. Blooms of blue-green algae ruined plans over the holiday for a lot of folks in Oklahoma, and it’s really tough for businesses. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is ancient. Its photosynthesis is responsible for the oxygen in our atmosphere today, and even the chloroplasts in today’s plants are “symbiotic cyanobacteria.” While we’re grateful for our oxygen, we don’t want nasty, gross, foul-smelling muckiness where we want to swim, nor do we want to wheeze and get sick if we happen upon blue-green algae when we’re busy recreating. So what happened? Blue-green algae can “bloom” when conditions are ripe, i.e., lots of sun, lots of heat and surface water runoff contributing lots of phosphorus and nitrogen. We had all three at Grand Lake before Independence Day. We may have created lakes for flood control, but we also love our lakes for recreation, swimming, fishing and beauty, which drive tourism and investment, which benefits our economy. Our lakes are also ecosystems: physical environments full of different species and habitats with complex relationships, on which we can have a serious impact. Lake systems receive surface water runoff from surrounding areas, and so are particularly sensitive to increases in sediment, temperature, contaminants and pollutants, including nitrogen and phosphorus. What can we do about it? And how do we address the issue without placing an unfair or otherwise onerous burden on any particular type of source or industry, which could adversely impact municipalities and important Oklahoma industries, leading to increased costs for all of us? We continue to improve “impaired waters” through the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program of the Clean Water Act 303(d), and better watershed management, but more help may lie in a relatively newer area of sustainability focus called “ecosystem services.” Some of the actual “services” provided by ecosystems include pollination, insect pest control, prevention of soil erosion, water filtration, waste absorption and breakdown, provision of shade and shelter, maintenance of health waterways, maintenance and provision of habitat and more. We currently perceive these ecosystem services as “free” at the same time we consider them to be “priceless.” While perhaps neither free nor priceless, it is true that we have not assigned an economic value to them… until now.

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Mary Ellen Ternes, Esq. is a former chemical engineer from both the EPA and industry. She is currently a shareholder with McAfee and Taft and a co-chair with Richard A. Riggs, Esq. of its Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group. She is serving a three-year term on the City of Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission.

“Ecosystem services” connects the benefits of an ecosystem to an objective, quantifiable, economic value. The general idea is that once we understand the value of an ecosystem’s services, we will have a financial incentive to maintain them. We would also have common ground for determining the best investment approach, and the level of investment necessary for preserving this value successfully. Also, if there is a market for these ecosystem services, investments could be traded efficiently. Thus, in addition to assigning an economic value to ecosystem services, this new area contemplates payments for their benefits, allowing investment in ecosystem services in order to maintain them. For example, government or public payments in the form of conservation incentives, tax credits and subsidies might be paid to private landowners for protecting or restoring an ecosystem service. Businesses or conservation groups might pay landowners to protect investments, perhaps in the form of developers paying a forest landowner to maintain a beautiful vista. Regulation may drive some payments, such as our national policy of “no net wetlands loss.” And with valuation and payments, there would be “ecosystem markets,” where the sellers of commitments to preserve ecosystems – including, for example, landowners providing sustainably managed wetlands – might sell their commitments to buyers of these commitments, including developers who need to mitigate wetland losses. Recent developments in this area include the Office of Management and Budget and the Council on Environmental Quality’s initiation of an ongoing ecosystem policy dialogue with the EPA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Corps of Engineers, Department of Interior and other federal agencies. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the EPA have partnered in establishing the Ecosystem Services Research Program, which provides tools and other resources for regulators and policy makers to consider when making decisions that affect ecosystem services. The Department of Agriculture has reorganized its Office of Environmental Markets and is developing technical standards and guidelines under its Farm Bill authority, working to provide a performance framework for environmental markets anticipating potential market trading in ecosystem services. The National Ecosystem Services Partnership (NESP) is actively improving communication and information exchange between federal agencies regarding sustainability of september 2011 | slice

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ecosystem goods and services. Also, “A Community on Ecosystem Services” (ACES) brings together stakeholders from government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and academia to advance uses of ecosystem services and related science in conservation, restoration, resource management and development decisions. So what is the value of an ecosystem service? In 2000, the National Forest Service’s economists valued the minimum value of water from the National Forest System lands to be $3.7 billion per year. What is the value of the ecosystem services provided by Grand Lake? That’s a great question. What approaches would work best to protect them? Who would invest in these approaches, and how can some of us get paid to provide them? This area is still new, but attempting to put a fair price on something we take for granted, and developing an investment and market strategy that could successfully result in preserving currently undervalued assets, seems to make sense. It sounds good, anyway. Here’s to hoping we find our way, and to cooler weather.

Be Informed To read about our oxygen’s slimy roots, see: www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=origin-of-oxygen-inatmosphere To read the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s fact sheet on blue-green algae, see: www.deq.state.ok.us/BlueGreenAlgaeInformation.html For a quick summary of current Clean Water Act 303(d), see: water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/tmdl/intro.cfm To learn about federal agencies’ work on ecosystem services, see: www.epa.gov/ecology/partnerships/federal_exchanges.htm To learn about NESP, see: nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/ecosystem/nesp/documents-andpresentations To see the scope of work targeted for ecosystem services, see: www.epa.gov/ecology/partnerships/docs/EPA_ESRP_Inventory_ Scope_of_Work.pdf To keep up to date on marketing of ecosystem services, see: www.fs.fed.us/ecosystemservices/OEM/index.shtml To check out the 2010 ACES Convention Proceedings, especially the illustrative EPA and USGS presentation, “Northwestern Lakes: Tradeoffs Between Aesthetics and the Attenuation of Anthropogenic Reactive Nitrogen,” see: conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aces/

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness

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By R. Murali Krishna, M.D.

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he blast rocked my office like a thousand-fold shockwave of thunder. Huge plate glass windows on the walkway between my office building and St. Anthony Hospital shattered and crumbled. Moments later, the victims began streaming toward the hospital, where I was the chief of staff. They came in the backs of pickup trucks or cars. Others simply walked. It was April 19, 1995. A powerful fertilizer bomb had just destroyed the federal building downtown, several blocks away from the hospital and my office. In the midst of a perfect spring day, we were instantly surrounded by the incongruity of mayhem and terror: broken bones, severed limbs, faces half burned away. One woman came to the emergency room with her carotid artery cut. Although she didn’t know it, she was only seconds from death. The explosion at 9:02am tore into the hearts of Oklahoma’s citizens. It touched our souls with fire, leaving all of us shaken by unspeakable tragedy, especially those who lost loved ones. This cataclysmic event shattered the sense of stability, security and serenity Oklahoma City had always known. As we look back, we remember always the 168 lives that ended in an instant, especially the 19 children. Such a crime, we think, must be unforgivable. And yet, in the darkest of circumstances, forgiveness should be foremost in our minds. Such an evil act tests our boundaries of forgiveness… but we must push those boundaries. Not for the sake of the perpetrator, who must face the consequences of his actions. Instead, as medical science is beginning to prove, we must find forgiveness for our own good. Not only for spiritual reasons, but for physical ones as well. Oklahoma City is a frontier town that sprang up almost overnight around the turn of the last century. It was built upon the red clay soil of the prairie, a soil that reminds me of the rustcolored sandy earth of my own homeland in India. But it is also a modern city with modern problems – none of which mattered after the bomb went off. In the same way that people acted in the minutes after the explosion, so they continued to act in the days, weeks and months that followed.

I believe all of us have the inner capacity for the divine. But we often don’t know how to get in touch with it. That quality is always there, waiting to be tapped, waiting to be explored, inviting us to embrace it. We can touch this inner core of spirit when we tap the healing power of forgiveness. But this is no simple panacea. And it can require a long and painful journey for us to reach it. Over the past few years, a burgeoning field of scientific research has exploded around the topic of forgiveness. There’s a group, the Templeton Foundation Campaign for Forgiveness Research, focused on showing the hard science behind the healing power of forgiveness. The campaign conducted studies on victims and offenders, marriages and tensions between societies. Almost everyone on the planet has been wronged in some way. Employees feel mistreated by their bosses. Spouses feel victimized by infidelity in their marriages. Children are traumatized by the abuse of their parents. Societies hold ancient grudges: Catholics against Protestants; Arabs against Israelis; Bosnians against Serbs. These individuals and groups have not resolved their feelings of anger, hurt or violation. They hold a desire for reprisal, revenge or retribution. And these feelings stay within the system – literally. Unresolved negative feelings are expressed anew as violence, alcoholism, depression, denial and hostility. Now studies are showing that such feelings also result in premature death, high levels of toxicity in the human body, cardiovascular problems, increased vulnerability to infections, gastrointestinal disorders and cerebrovascular disease. In other words, if the emotions aren’t dealt with properly, they’ll find a way to express themselves somehow. Those who don’t confront feelings of victimization will find themselves consumed by anger, hostility and depression. Men who feel high levels of unresolved hostility are twice as likely to have a stroke as those who don’t. After experiencing one episode of anger, you’re two-and-a-half times more likely to have a heart attack within the next two hours. Men with unresolved anger who have already had one heart attack are 50 percent more likely to have a second heart attack in the next year. september 2011 | slice

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The opposite is also true: When we forgive, it does a body and a spirit good. Forgiveness liberates us from the past. In forgiving, you lighten your load, letting go of old baggage. This leads to a decrease in cardiovascular tension, a lowering of blood pressure and a slowing of the heart rate. It improves muscle relaxation. Psychologically, forgiving allows a person to be more resilient and more able to deal with other issues in life, to take better care of himself or herself, to become more creative. In psychotherapy, doctors and therapists have consistently observed those who forgive make profound changes physically and emotionally. To take this step toward spiritual, emotional and physical health, those who have experienced trauma, grief, violence or loss must “redecide” how they will react to their earlier life and memories. David Schwartz, a therapist and a colleague of mine, helped to advance this “redecision therapy.” Schwartz had his patients recreate painful memories through role playing, then react differently to these events. The therapy has proven quite effective in processing trauma. People have difficulty forgiving because they think they’ll be hurt again. Forgiveness is equated with weakness in many cultures. But it takes true strength to forgive. Forgiveness offers peace of mind and peace with others. Those who have yet to forgive find themselves suspended in a permanent tape loop. We see this in Ireland, in Serbia and in the Middle East. The agony continues. Nothing changes in these nations – isn’t that what we always say? Who wants to live in the past? To move forward with forgiveness requires three deceptively simple steps: STEP 1 – AWARENESS Victims must develop awareness of why they feel hurt and who caused the hurt – it’s the first step in moving beyond the emotional paralysis caused by holding onto their pain. Victims must also cope with how these unresolved feelings are damaging them in their present lives, in their relationships with others and in their connection with a higher power (those who have been traumatized by their parents often envision a punitive higher power). STEP 2 – SHARING Traumatized individuals must share their agonies and difficulties with someone they trust; someone who can empathize – a spouse, friend, priest, doctor or therapist.

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Victims must also be willing to share their feelings with the person or group who caused them pain. For some, this may not be possible because the offender might already be dead, so victims are encouraged to share through writing, meditating or praying. STEP 3 – DECIDING The final step involves making a conscious decision that you want to work toward forgiveness. This involves commitment, work and introspection. It’s where the rubber meets the road. The memory will always be there, but the emotions attached to it will change because deciding also involves giving up anger or the right to vengeance. This final step spurs biological changes in the brain and body that might not be evident until years later. But over time, painful memories will become inert, losing their power to drain victims. This doesn’t mean victims acquiesce or agree with what was done to them. Forgiveness doesn’t mean approving of a person or a group. It simply means making the decision not to let those who’ve hurt you constantly affect your awareness, feelings and inner peace anymore. It’s a divine act, an act of strength and courage, with tremendous consequences. Even with the tools of science, forgiveness will remain a mystery of the human heart. The heart needs to grieve, but it also needs to absolve. Learn how to do both, and it will beat stronger and longer. And the spirit will soar.

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Sharing Expertise in a Sister State By James R. Claflin, M.D. Dr. Claflin, a member of the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, practices full-time allergy and clinical immunology. He served as the 2004 president of the Oklahoma County Medical Society, was SecretaryTreasurer of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, and is active with national medical associations. He and his wife, Marcee, direct the Oklahoma/Gansu Province Medical Professional Exchange Program.

Dr. Claflin with Dr. Guo Tiang Kung, cardiologist and senior hospital leader of the Gansu Provincial People’s Hospital, and one of the physicians who began conversing with Dr. Claflin about medicine in China and the United States during his first visit in 2001. They have since become lao peng you: old friends.

ansu Province in mid-central China has a population of 28,000,000 and terrain varying from mountainous to true desert… and a sister state: Oklahoma. Its capital, Lanzhou, is situated in a valley between two mountain ranges. A multitude of high rise buildings of 30 to 40 stories, most of which hold apartments for the over 3 million inhabitants, populate the valley from one end to the other. The city is approximately two-and-a-half miles wide and 25 miles long, but manufacturing facilities are located on each end – resulting in an extreme possibility of industrial pollution.

During an Oklahoma state trade delegation visit in November 2001, an opportunity was provided to visit with three leaders of the medical community. The discussion centered around local health problems including industrial pollution, water contamination, sewage disposal, infectious diseases and provision of medical care. The degree of water contamination became evident when the delegation realized the water from the tap in the hotels could not be used for drinking or brushing their teeth. The medical leaders were very open regarding the difficulties that were being encountered by the Gansu Province Department of Health. The chance to return to Gansu Province annually since that initial visit has allowed the formation of many friendships within the medical community. During subsequent discussions, the possibility of exchanging medical information was made a priority. A group of Oklahoma physicians (specializing in neurology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, endocrinology and allergy), primarily from Oklahoma County, visited Lanzhou in April 2005. Each of the physicians provided lectures to the local medical community regarding the individual specialties represented. The medical information provided formed a stepping stone in fostering continuing medical education opportunities for their local medical community. In the summer of 2006, two members of the Gansu Province medical leadership visited Oklahoma City. Their itinerary included the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, St. Anthony Medical Center, Deaconess Medical Center, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center and Mercy Health Center. They were provided tours of various departments of the hospitals including radiology, surgery, ER, rehabilitation, intensive care and general care areas. The visiting leaders were very interested in the technology available for use with patients, and on their return to Gansu Province, they were instrumental in obtaining funding from the Gansu Province Department of Health and Gansu Provincial People’s Government for funding an exchange program for physicians from the Gansu Province to the Oklahoma City medical community. After funding was obtained, the program was designed to have six medical professionals visit Oklahoma City for six-month periods of educational observation. The first “class” of medical professionals arrived in April 2007 and participated in educational observation, “shadowing,” through September 2007. Since that time, a total of 35 individuals have been involved in the program. The medical specialties involved have included anesthesiology, cardiology, endocrinology, pediatrics, neonatology, radiology, ultrasonography, critical care medicine, administrative medicine, pharmacology, ob-gyn, reproductive medicine, gynecologic oncology, nephrology, urology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery, head and neck surgery, oral surgery, thoracic surgery and orthopedic nursing. september 2011 | slice

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The program participants live in a pair of three-bedroom apartments in The Lincoln at Central Park, and utilize the local community for shopping and entertainment. Transportation is provided in a minivan that was purchased by the Gansu Province Department of Health specifically to fulfill the needs of the exchange participants. And they don’t merely travel locally; each of the classes has taken the opportunity to tour various areas throughout the United States. The current program is sponsored by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, under the guidance of Dr. Terry Cline, Commissioner, and Dr. Edd Rhodes, Director of Community Outreach, with administration by the Oklahoma/Gansu Province Medical Professional Exchange Program. The success of the program relies totally on the generous donation of time by the members of the Oklahoma County Medical Society in the various specialties noted above. The allied health personnel and staff members in the various offices and hospitals have been extremely supportive of the individuals from our sister state, not only at work but also socially. Without the involvement of all the aforementioned individuals, the program would not be able to function. Many members of the local community have also become involved with the exchange participants in order to enrich their experience while in Oklahoma City… all of which makes the Oklahoma/Gansu Province Medical Professional Exchange Program another testament to the Oklahoma spirit of involvement and support in the Heartland.

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A strong sense of family links the participants in the exchange program – so much so that the Chinese professionals’ children refer to Dr. Claflin as Ye Ye: grandfather. Dr. Zhang Xuehong, one of China’s leading experts in fertility treatments, is to open a newly expanded facility at the 1st Hospital of Lanzhou University soon. Class 8, in Oklahoma City May-October 2011: Dr. Yuan Wenzhen, Dr. Li Yongshun, Wang Yan, Dr. Zhou Chenggung, Dr. Song Yiding, Dr. Wang Hongxia, Dr. Feng Yanhu, Dr. Zhao Honglin

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Music to Help Heal By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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In June, DJ Battiest performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, and as part of Homegrown: The Music of America Series of the Library of Congress. The series is designed to preserve and enhance various aspects of cultural heritage in America. Battiest, along with Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle, was recommended to the Library by the Oklahoma Folklife Council. “The performance was seamless and had a transformational quality for the audiences,” says the Council’s Rodger Harris. “DJ is a wonderful storyteller who reflects a mystic quality with both story and flute. It was a healing experience.”

inston Churchill called depression “the black dog,” and he knew its ravages well. It is a disease that robs the sufferer of all joy, enveloping them in a black despair that threatens to become all-consuming. In major depression, there is no light or beauty or hope. There is only the silence, the feeling of being disconnected from other people, from oneself, from all of life. Likewise, anxiety disorders turn the simplest activities into a web of terror. Those things that so many of us simply take for granted – saying good morning to a co-worker, a trip to the grocery store, a chance encounter with a casual acquaintance – become magnified into situations of fear and panic, causing physical reactions that can be wholly disabling. But in the midst of depression and anxiety – and other mental health issues, such as prolonged bereavement or chemical dependency – a small wisp of a melody comes. It is a delicate thing, and yet it has power: the power to send a tiny beam of light into the darkness of depression, or to impose an order, a calming structure, into the chaos of a life filled with anxiety. That delicate power brings hundreds of years of tradition and culture with it, and yet it is undeniably modern. DJ Battiest is a therapist with the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. She is also a member of the Choctaw Nation and plays the native flute. She began to integrate these two worlds some years ago, and now the flute plays a major role in her clinical practice. “The soul comes to life through the flute,” she says. “My clients are grateful, and they may take a smile from the music, or maybe tears of healing and joy. People will say they have never felt so honored. They’ve never felt so respected.” The influence of music on mental health treatments is nothing new – it was prescribed by the Greek physician Asclepiades as early as 100 B.C. – but clinical research in recent years has put a firm scientific foundation under the concept. A 2009 Australian study examined the use of a program called Drumbeat in various mental health settings over a two-year period, and found reductions in anxiety, particularly regarding social interaction; improvements in mood, with more laughter and positive body language; and increases in self-esteem and improvements in levels of focus and concentration. The difference between DJ Battiest and many other mental health professionals who use similar therapies is that she performs the music herself, on one of her many wooden native flutes. It is a spiritual experience. In fact, Battiest speaks not of “playing the flute,” but of “praying with the flute.” “Patients come in with their issues and their traumas,” she says, “and I tell them I’m not going to make them live that again. I tell them that hopefully I am here to help them release it. So when I am praying with the flute, what comes out is a message for them. I’m just the conduit.”

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It has been a long and occasionally winding road for Battiest to reach this point. Originally a music major and classically trained oboist at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, she switched majors to psychology after a music professor told her she “over-analyzed” everything. “Psychology seemed like the way to go then,” she says with a smile. She began playing the flute for her own personal enlightenment, to help her decompress. However, in Choctaw culture, the flute is a man’s instrument, and Battiest was required to seek permission from the tribal elders to play in public. She was told she must undergo a vision quest ceremony. She was taken to a rural area where she was to pray and ask permission to play the flute. If, during her prayers, she was “gifted” with a prayer song, her quest would be complete. She stood and prayed for three days – with no food or water – deepening her spiritual connection, seeking guidance. The prayer song was given to her, and she received the blessing of the Choctaw elders to perform in public. Now, many of her clients at the OKC Indian Clinic have come to request the flute as part of their sessions; Battiest turns off the lights, and sometimes burns a little sage or sweetgrass to draw in positive energy. “If I’m praying with the flute and a client is in the room, their story might come into my mind,” she says. “I see them at a certain age and in a setting that is familiar to them and I will ask them about that. In psychoanalysis, that is very pertinent, because very often that is where a person will get blocked in their emotional development. Then we are able to move forward from that.”

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DJ Battiest has found a therapeutic way to fuse her traditional Choctaw culture with modern mental health practices, and in so doing she helps the people she serves begin to heal. They are able to envision wellness and wholeness, to begin to understand that there is a way through their depression or anxiety. It is

a road lined with the ethereal, healing sound of Battiest’s flute. But she is quick to point out that she and the client are not the only ones present when she plays. “For me, it is a connection to the Spirit,” she says. “I also think of my ancestors and all the Choctaws who have ever played the flute. I can feel them. They are with me.”

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bdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a dangerous medical condition in which the aorta progressively weakens and begins to bulge, potentially causing decreased circulation or blood flow to the legs, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. If the AAA is not diagnosed in time, the aorta could rupture and prove fatal. Health issues such as family history, atherosclerosis, hypertension and chronic lung disease are possible risk factors for this condition, which affects nearly 200,000 people each year – primarily males and individuals over 50. Some patients experience a pulsing feeling in their abdomen, unexplained abdominal and lower back pain or, rarely, pain accompanied by discoloration or sores on their feet. Unfortunately, most patients experience no symptoms, and the illness is often undetected. Fortunately, the condition can be treated surgically – and even better, the options for treatment have expanded. The traditional procedure is to open the abdomen and replace part of the damaged vessel with a graft. However, St. Anthony vascular surgeons Dr. K. Mehta and Dr. Donald Spadone say endovascular surgery is gaining frequency as a possible alternative. In this type of surgery, which has been a growing medical phenomenon over the last 10 years,

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physicians use x-ray pictures as a guide to insert a long, thin plastic tube called a catheter into the blood vessel through a small puncture in the groin. Dr. Mehta says endovascular procedures have high success rates and minimal complications, and recovery is much quicker for patients. The most positive outcome of treatment progression over the last decade is the ability to tailor the appropriate procedure to get the best results with the lowest morbidity, says Dr. Spadone. If the patient needs a catheter-based procedure (endovascular), doctors can perform it. If a traditional open procedure would benefit the patient more, they can use that option. In some cases a hybrid procedure (endovascular and traditional combined) allowing a portion of the surgery to be open while the other is completed with a catheter could be more beneficial to the patient. Endovascular procedures can also be used to treat varicose veins, venous reflux disease, peripheral arterial disease and carotid artery disease. The overall concept is to design the surgery to the patient’s needs. Some physicians only provide one type of procedure; others like Dr. Spadone and Dr. Mehta offer the option of doing either open or endovascular surgeries because it allows them the opportunity do what is best for the patient.

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That transformation began when Devon’s Larry Nichols began to make plans for the construction of his company’s new home. In the process of hiring architects and landscape architects, he devised a walking tour of the downtown area. “It was really eye-opening when the landscape architects commented on what a neglected space the Myriad Gardens appeared to be,” Nichols says. “There was never anyone here, no matter the time of day. We’d walk over to Bricktown and see people walking up and down, but there was never anyone here. The architects also observed that we’d done a good job renovating downtown buildings, but that all our parks and sidewalks and streets were from World War II.” So the plan began to form. Devon made a loan to the city of Oklahoma City and the ambitious project of radically altering the Myriad Gardens began. Nichols sees it as building on the legacy of Dean A. McGee, the business and civic pioneer who first floated the idea of an urban garden in 1964. “I’m delighted to see the transformation, to see what we can do in this city,” Nichols says. “Dean McGee did a great job of starting this, but it really wasn’t quite finished. Some of the ideas they had back then worked and some of them didn’t. It’s an honor to take this forward, to build on the success of your predecessors and take it to an even higher level.” Standing at the corner of Sheridan and Robinson, at the northeast corner of the park, beside the new boulders and water features that mark the entrance, Nichols gestures to all sides of the square. “There were no real entrances into the park; the berms made it impossible to see into it; the trees and vegetation made it almost impossible to see the Botanical Tube. If you stood on any of the four corners of the Myriad Gardens, there was no entrance. You didn’t know how to get in!” The most basic concept of the design – finding a way into the park – was to make it more open, and now there are clearly delineated entrances at each corner, as well as mid-block. But of course, access is only the beginning of what Nichols calls the “radical” facelift the space has undergone. Some of the new features include a dedicated children’s garden, outdoor pavilion and a dog park. The north arm of the park’s lake is now the Great Lawn, which will host a variety of musical and theatrical productions. The existing Wa-

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he face of downtown Oklahoma City is undergoing a radical metamorphosis, obvious even to the most casual observer. The new Devon Energy building is rising to become the tallest in the state… but inextricably linked with this massive undertaking is another change, one taking place literally in the tower’s shadow. The Myriad Gardens are being transformed into a true urban oasis to fit more snugly into the new life of downtown.

Reawakening The public is invited to rediscover the Myriad Gardens at Festival on the Green, the grand reopening celebration. The daylong festival is 9am-9pm Saturday, October 15, with activities and programming in each area of the park, culminating with an evening performance in the bandshell on the Grand Lawn by country singer/songwriter Pat Green. The official dedication is at 10am in the bandshell. The entire day’s festivities are free to the public, hosted by Devon Energy and the Myriad Gardens Foundation. More information is available at www.okcfestivalonthegreen.com.

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ter Stage – home to Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park – has acquired real theater seating; no more watching fine drama on hard concrete steps. One of the most intriguing additions is the presence of a restaurant on the east side of the park. That establishment’s operator is to be announced, but Nichols is very excited at the prospect of a dining option within the park space. The eatery will feature outdoor seating with a pond and waterfalls in the summer, and in winter the space will host one of downtown Oklahoma City’s most popular attractions: the ice skating rink, which Devon has funded for a number of years, and which will become a permanent fixture of the Myriad Gardens. Nichols is also quick to point out that the botanical nature of the Myriad Gardens remains intact, and is in fact expanded – in the new design, the amount of space for botanical use is quadrupled. When the people of Oklahoma City and the metro come to the Myriad Gardens for its dedication and reopening celebration on October 15 (see “Reawakening,” page 86), they will find a sense of newness, of fresh and energetic vigor. They will find an urban core that is changing to match the growth of the city itself. “This is now an open and welcoming place,” says Larry Nichols. “Ten years ago we wouldn’t have done this. But because of the renaissance, it fits into the fabric of what we’ve already done.” Then, looking into the distance, as if seeing through the eyes of another civic visionary from another generation, he adds, “I think Dean McGee would be proud of what we have done here.”

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s employers and human resource staff struggle more and more with the rising cost of health insurance and deal with the complexities of implementing health care reform mandates, life and disability coverage receive less and less attention. Even though these coverages do not carry the hefty price tag that we expect from medical coverage, they are a valuable component in helping employees protect themselves and their families. Look at it this way: medical, dental and vision insurance, while very important benefits, distribute money to hospitals and providers, while life and disability benefits pay a family’s house payment and help put food on the table. The importance of life and disability coverage warrants a more in-depth evaluation than they usually receive. It is important to consider carefully the differences in policy features, definitions and taxation options in addition to cost. Too often employers renew or change carriers based on the rate per unit and never compare the differences in coverage; or are happy to accept a rate as a good deal, when available discounts were most likely left on the table. A good option is to analyze these plans in depth, and separately from the health insurance renewal – it can produce positive results for both the employer and the employee. For example, an employer with 1,500 employee lives had annual life and disability premiums totaling $850,000, both employer-paid and voluntary plans. After marketing off-renewal cycle, the company saved $240,000 (28%) and significantly improved their coverage. Meanwhile, an employer with 50-plus employees had dropped their short-term disability plan because of the increased cost of health insurance. But when they did take the time to market and evaluate their plan, they were able to increase their employer-paid life insurance from $15,000 to $50,000, implement a new short-term disability plan and improve their current long-term disability, and still benefited from a savings of 10%. I think the most important factor is understanding the taxation of these benefits and how it relates to your employees. Section 79 of the Internal Revenue Code requires that the cost for life insurance over $50,000 be taxable to the employee, making the higher dollar coverage less efficient than adding voluntary, guaranteed issue options for those wanting more than $50,000 of death benefit. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is not subject to Section 79 and may exceed $50,000 without taxable consequence.

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Cher Bumps is President and CEO of Cher A. Bumps and Associates (CABA), a locally owned and operated company specializing in all types of employee benefits.

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The Big Questions There are a number of questions you need answered in order to adequately evaluate your life and disability plans, so be sure to ask: LIFE INSURANCE What is the age reduction formula? How does waiver of premium work and for how long? VOLUNTARY LIFE Is it portable? How? When does it terminate? What is its guaranteed issue? When can employees enroll? LONG-TERM DISABILITY How does it define disability? Does it offer a “gross-up” option? What percentage of earnings loss does it pay? What is its Social Security off-set? What enhanced disability ADL or auto-increase is available? Do part-time employees qualify? SHORT-TERM DISABILITY Who prepares W-2s and pays FICA? Is partial disability covered?

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Glimpse | Personal Perspectives

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By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

taken to present my design to the executive producer of ‘Design Star’ and the head of the network.” After this audition, Kellie was taken immediately from the studio to a waiting car and driven to the airport. Two days later, she received the call. She had been cast as a finalist. “The emotions were so strong,” Kellie remembers. “In 18 months I went from not knowing if I would ever walk again to being cast on a TV show.”

“So I told myself, ‘I have nothing to lose. I’m going to do this,’” she recalls. A fan of the HGTV series since its first season, she kept watch for open casting calls. When one was announced in Dallas, Kellie hit the road. After two rounds in Dallas, submitting a video and other materials to the program’s producers, she was summoned to New York as one of 38 semi-finalists. “They didn’t tell us anything about how to prepare,” Kellie says. “That was intentional; they wanted to see how we would work on the fly. I was shown a photo of a disheveled room and was told I had 15 minutes to design this room. Then I would be

The drama – of both design challenges and human relationships – unfolds in front of viewers each Monday night at 8pm Central. The final episode is September 12, when the world will find out which of the 12 finalists is the season’s winner… and will go on to host his or her own show on HGTV. In the interim, Kellie calls the experience exhilarating, exhausting and ultimately uplifting. “We weren’t notified of what was going to be happening until 30 minutes before it happened,” Kellie says. “They controlled everything – even our cell phones and debit cards were taken.” She laughs and adds, “We were property of HGTV.”

hile fans of HGTV’s reality series “Design Star” watch this month to see who wins the all-out interior design competition, they are seeing the talent, charm and inherently uplifting personality of Edmond resident Kellie Clements, one of the 12 designers chosen as finalists. But they are also watching a dream, a dream that began not with the typical “Wouldn’t it be nice if…” sort of thought. Kellie’s dream began, and was nurtured, in the wake of a horrific tragedy. In 2009, the mother of two was on vacation with her family – including her husband, four-year-old and six-week-old baby – when a four-wheeling adventure turned into a nightmare. The four-wheeler rolled on top of Kellie, breaking her pelvis. It was a devastating injury, especially for a woman with a newborn. There was doubt as to whether she would walk again. Months of recovery and rehab followed. But Kellie Clements is a relentlessly positive woman, and she began to wonder what she could take away from the tragedy. “It was a horrible injury,” she says, “but it could have been so much worse, and I was able to recover. I have very strong faith, and I started to ask, ‘Why did this happen and what is the lesson I am supposed to learn from it?’ A friend told me that the lesson may not have been for me, which caught me totally off guard. She said that sometimes people watch how you react to a situation, and the lesson is for them. I thought about that, and considered a few things I had always wanted to do, but hadn’t really pursued before the accident.” One of those things she hadn’t pursued was being one of the participating designers in the Oklahoma City Orchestra League’s Symphony Show House. The other was auditioning for “Design Star.”

Kellie (left) with fellow HGTV Design Star finalists Karl Sponholtz and Leslie Ezelle Kellie was told to prepare for eight weeks of filming. She hired an assistant to work with her ongoing design projects here in Oklahoma, said goodbye to her family and headed back to New York.

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“Every challenge is different,” she continues. “You might be working with a client, or working in teams, a one-day or five-day challenge. You know nothing, you have no resources to prepare. It all has to be in your head.” While the focus is naturally on design and the professional talents of the designers, the relationships among the people involved play a large role in the show as well. “The group this year is different from earlier seasons,” Kellie says. “We’re all over 30, a little more mature, all there for the right reasons. There were some incredible moments that were about who we are as people, not just about design. I’m an encourager, and when someone struggled, I encouraged them. Whether they finished had no bearing on who I was as a designer, and I didn’t want to compromise who I was for the sake of doing well on the show.” Of course, Kellie knows the outcome of “Design Star,” but she is sworn to secrecy by the show’s producers. Viewers will have to watch on Monday nights to know what happens; to learn who is the last designer standing. In the meantime, Kellie is back home in Edmond, managing her business, working on no fewer than 10 projects at any given time, using her trademark flair for color and whimsy to create rooms that tell a story about their occupants. Reflecting on the chain of events that led this Edmond mother and designer to “Design Star,” Kellie says, “Something bad happened to me, and bad things happen to people all the time. You have a choice in how you react to things, and I hope that my participating in ‘Design Star’ will help other people take a step forward.” When asked what is on the horizon for her, Kellie flashes her easy smile and says, “What’s next? Tomorrow is next, that’s what.” One day at a time, Kellie Clements lives her life. In the process, she creates spaces that help others to live their lives. And most significantly of all, she inspires. Rather than allowing a tragic accident to define the rest of her life, she made the conscious choice to move forward, to take a chance. She pursued her dream, and the outcome of the “Design Star” competition is almost irrelevant. She made the effort, and in so doing, achieved something very great – not just for herself, but for all who see and hear her story and are motivated to achieve in their own lives.

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Glimpse | Personal Perspectives

The Other Side of By Lauren Hammack Photo by Erick Gfeller

Dr. Ann Ackerman

n her role as CEO of Leadership Oklahoma, Dr. Ann Ackerman seems perfectly suited to fulfill her ongoing commitment to find new experiences. One day, she may be in basic training at Fort Sill. The next, she might be second-guessing her decision to allow a 21-year-old naval pilot to take off from an aircraft carrier with her along for the ride. She’s not someone for whom you’d likely have anything monogrammed, mostly because she doesn’t have a middle name, but if you did, the monogram she’d probably request would be “OKC” – she’s extremely proud of her hometown and state – and it would need to be pink, the color that dominates her office where we met to discover the other side of Ann Ackerman.

A doctorate in math? That answers my question about whether you use algebra in real life. Absolutely! The math background really comes up in this job, too. In what way? A lot of this job is sort of like event planning – things have to happen in a certain sequence. Workshops have to run on time. Do you usually run on time? Usually. Is this what you thought you’d be doing for a career? No. I wanted to be a vet – I’ve always been passionate about animals – but the math took hold and I went that direction. I taught high school and college math before I began working in a community development capacity at OCCC. Does that passion for animals mean you have some at home? Not anymore. I travel so much; it wouldn’t be fair. I do a lot of dog sitting for friends. I know you travel the state for Leadership Oklahoma. Where else do you go? I love exotic places. I’d go anywhere at least once. How has your role with Leadership Oklahoma changed you? I’m a lot more outgoing than I used to be because of this job. Do you have any guilty pleasures? Good red wine. I love a deep red Zin. Let’s print that! Maybe someone will send you some. How do you account for all that wine? I enjoy exercise! That also allows me to indulge in one of my other favorite things: Johnnie’s.

Sorry, did you say enjoy exercise? Yes. You can usually find me at the Y, but I got a Groupon for Barre 3 recently, so I decided to check it out – you should go sometime. It was great, but the next day I could barely walk. That’s your idea of an endorsement? Well, it was just great to experience something completely different for a change. You don’t have a middle name. Why not? My mom didn’t like them – or maybe she just didn’t like her middle name. My brother doesn’t have a middle name, either. So what about monogrammed things? Oh, I used to be so sad that I didn’t have three initials for a monogram, especially when monograms were really popular. What would you save from your burning house? My laptop, my cell phone and my purse. I’m really not a hoarder, so there’s not much I’d be sentimental about. Not a hoarder… but a “Hoarders” fan? Actually, I don’t have cable or satellite. I know – I’m missing out on a lot. I love “Law and Order” and “CSI.” Lack of cable must free up some time to read. What do you read? I usually read for information, but I love a good “whodunit” – I think it appeals to that analytical side of my brain. What kind of skills does that analytical side produce? I’m great at puzzles, assembling things and detail work. Besides Leadership Oklahoma, what other nonprofits are you passionate about? I’m passionate about nonprofits related to community leadership and women’s issues. What’s the best advice you ever got? I was at a wedding that Dr. Bob Long was officiating and he gave some of the best advice I’ve ever heard. The key to a successful marriage is to do three things every day. 1.) Tell the other person you love him/her. 2.) Compliment the other person. 3.) Do something kind for the other person. It occurred to me that this is good advice for everyone to follow. Any philosophies about life? My favorite color is pink, as you can see from the things in my office. I wear pink all the time. I have a pillow on my bed that says, “Pink is more than a color; it’s an attitude.” That philosophy sums it up for me.

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Designers’ Notebook | Passion for Fashion

MERCURY FALLING By Lauren Hammack Photos by Erick Gfeller

hen the temperature indicator on the dashboard says 122°, it’s hard to imagine ever wearing cashmere or outerwear again, but we have faith that milder days will soon replace surface-of-the-sun heat. Several emerging trends remind us that fall really is on the horizon. Geometric prints, color blocks, plaids and mixed patterns assume autumnal hues of mustard yellow, olive green and charcoal gray. Bright blues, along with a prevalence of fur (real and faux), glitter and sequins compete for the spotlight in fashion’s most glamorous season of the year. Now that the mercury is (finally!) beginning to fall, we’re turning our focus from the thermostat to the runway – and we’re feeling cooler already.

MAXI-MUM STYLE With a “more is more” philosophy, sweeping maxi skirts return for fall, this time embellished with trains or slits. Short-sleeved, boxy scoop neck sweater with waterfall maxi skirt by Heather by Bordeaux, tie-dye wrap scarf by Brightly Twisted, woven belt with dark brown leather trim by Elise M., stone bracelet by Libelula, leather watch by Nixon with bangle bracelets | From Closet Moxie

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AMAZING GRAYS A signature of the season, gray in every shade endures as one of the most versatile neutrals in any wardrobe. When paired with silver, the effect is anything but neutral. “Florence” charcoal crop drape furry sweater and silver oval paillette skirt by Alice + Olivia with black diamond stud earrings by Be-Je | From On A Whim

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INTO THE BLUE Cobalt, royal, peacockâ€Ś in a season marked with a profusion of deep shades, designers turned to blues for a standout alternative to black. Oneshoulder, bell-sleeved silk dress, in cobalt blue, by Nicole Miller with silver serpentine necklace and sterling hoop earrings | From Ruth Meyers

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SHINE ON Going beyond ubiquitous sparkle on cocktail dresses and accessories, this fall glimmers with hints of shine elsewhere, as more traditional pieces shimmer with sequined and beaded detailing. White rabbit fur jacket, beige sequined cuff cashmere sweater and gold-sequined miniskirt by Blugirl by Blumarine with smoky bead and stone rose gold earrings | From Balliets

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WHITE OUT A solid white silhouette is always chic, but this yearâ€™s fall collections seem to emphasize this timeless statement of glamour. White double crepe shift dress by Fendi and Nappa leather pump in winter rose by Gucci | From Gordon Stuart

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LATE BLOOMER Spring isn’t the only season for florals. Fall’s “late bloomers” bring an autumnal, feminine flourish to apparel and accessories alike. Floral maxi dress by Ella, fur vest by Elizabeth and James with wooden bead cross necklace | From Cayman’s

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What favorite new things will fill your closet this fall?

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PRINTS CHARMING Bold prints, abstract geometrics and color blocks bring color to the fore in a bright tribute to the 1960s Mod era. Belted geometric print mini dress with split sleeves by Alice & Trixie with onyx earrings with gold plate overlay by Claudia Lobao | From The Webb

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TUX FORM Menswear often influences womenâ€™s fashion through tailored jackets and essentials like a white button-down shirt. So what happens when designers decide to step things up a notch? Tuxedo-inspired pieces. White cotton tuxedo shirt by Moschino and black cigarette pant by Aeffe SpA | From The Consortium

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OUT & ABOUT A pictorial wrap-up of local parties and events from previous months. The place to see and be seen!

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CONCERTS ON THE CURVE

Photos by Claude Long

3 As the sun goes down, an abundance of entertainment heats up for patrons present in the Classen Curve development to enjoy an installment of the monthly concert series

1 Pirie Sellars, Khloe Wahl 2 Mia Muller, Mary Muller 3 Brad and Cindy Merritt 4 Dylan Carlozzi, Becky and Brian Carlozzi 5 Ekoh Campbell, Leah Gunn, Moriah Gunn

6 Dustin and April Ward, Grey Ward 7 Lacey Hughes, Alison Hensal

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CAST PARTY The first performance is in the books as a roaring success – ample cause for celebration at the Belle Isle Brewery during the opening night party for the cast and crew of Lyric Theatre’s “Hairspray”

1 Alicia Clark, Brian Hamilton, director Lyn Cramer, Eloise Klopp 2 Sasha Hutchings, Adrianna Hicks, Kristina Love 3 Monte Riegel Wheeler, Inga Ballard

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CHURCHILL-BROWN SOCIAL Churchill-Brown realtors take the evening off from helping metro residents find and acquire their dream homes to enjoy the company’s annual Summer Social at the Devon Boathouse

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COWBOYS AND INDIANS

Photos by Claude Long Painter Dr. Robert Palmer and sculptor Darroll Joe Reddick combine their artistic talents to explore their shared cultural heritage – and ours – in a new exhibit at Science Museum Oklahoma

1 Kerri and Kirk Cunningham, Emily Williams 2 Nevada Harvele, Cindy Reddick 3 Bill and Tami Robbins 4 Dannie West, Susan Jacobs, Madison Jacobs 5 Charles Clark, Robert Palmer

PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS

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Fabulous fashion benefits the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women at “Insight: A Celebration of Culture and Style,” Eden Salon and Spa’s second annual style show

1 Kris Rush, Bud Marshall, Mary Mélon 2 Models Kathleen Neeson, Chrissi Watkins, Elizabeth Dowds 3 Gracie Moyers, Carolyn Branham, Mary Jane Calvey 4 Denna Armstrong, Madilyn Kline, May West

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POTTER PEEK

Photos by Claude Long And so it ends: fans and families gather at Quail Springs AMC for a sneak preview screening of the final chapter in the Harry Potter saga, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors

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BLACK MUSEUM OPENING Photos by Claude Long

2 Live music, readings, refreshments, a fashion show and, of course, dazzling artwork combine to launch the Oklahoma Black Museum and Performing Arts Center with a bang

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FLUX SALON OPENING Photos by Claude Long

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Hit the Books! T

his time of year is usually devoted to the sort of books most of us don’t really care

By Lauren Hammack

to linger over: Algebra, Chemistry, A Survey of Political Thought… blecccchh. These are books I’d put in my car to ward off potential burglars. Or dates.

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We’ve lingered over many books this month to bring you a few you won’t want to put down. Enjoy!

PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION The Children of Oklahoma: Sons and Daughters of the Red Earth

Shooting from the Hip: Photographs and Essays

Arena Legacy: The Heritage of American Rodeo

Vintage Cocktails

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Oklahomans and Space

Ars Sacra: Christian Art and Architecture of the Western World

In the Spirit of Capri

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DETAILS | Hit the Books!, page 20 The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns ($32.50), published by Knopf | Ralph Lauren by Ralph Lauren ($50), published by Rizzoli | Vintage Cocktails by Brian van Flandern ($50), published by Assouline; American Hotel Stories by Francisca Mattéoli ($45), published by Assouline | PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION The Children of Oklahoma: Sons and Daughters of the Red Earth by M.J. Alexander ($65), published by Southwestern Publishing | Shooting from the Hip: Photographs and Essays by J. Don Cook ($29.95), published by University of Oklahoma Press | Arena Legacy: The Heritage of American Rodeo by Richard C. Rattenbury ($65), published by University of Oklahoma Press | Oklahomans and Space by Bill Moore ($39.95), published by the Oklahoma Historical Society | Ars Sacra: Christian Art and Architecture of the Western World edited by Rolf Toman ($199), published by H.F. Ullmann | In the Spirit of Capri by Pamela Fiori ($45), published by Assouline. Special thanks to our sources: Best of Books in Edmond, 340.9202, www.bestofbooksedmond.com; The Consortium in Oklahoma City, 286.4183; Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City, 842.2900, www.fullcirclebooks.com; JRB Art at the Elms in Oklahoma City, 528.6336, www.jrbartgallery. com; On A Whim in Oklahoma City, 848.3488, www.onawhimokc.com; The Painted Door in Oklahoma City, 235.4410, www.painteddoor.com

Spaces | Discerning Design

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A Story in Progress By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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SPACES | A Story in Progress, page 54 Special thanks to Design 2000 Flowers and Gifts in Norman, 371.4220, for plants and florals throughout the home and I.O. Metro in Edmond, 341.6000, for the large vases pictured in the living room.

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Setting

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ot does not begin to describe the recent weather in Oklahoma. In fact, this article is not long enough to list all the words that should be used to illus-

trate the epic heat wave of the summer of 2011, so we won’t even try. You were there. You lived it. But now that summer is soon to wind down and fall is finally in sight, we decided to set the table poolside for one last warm hurrah.

SPACES | Setting the Table, page 64 Granite napkins ($40 set of four) and tablecloth ($80) by John Robshaw and “Villandry” flatware (five piece setting $85) by Juliska from Tulips in Norman, 217.9322, www.tulipshome. com. Anthropologie bowls, dinner and salad plates, Pottery Barn urns and Vietri organic coral/honey bowls, all private collection.

Designers’ Notebook | Passion for Fashion

MERCURY FALLING By Lauren Hammack Photos by Erick Gfeller

“Every good and perfect gift is from above”

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DESIGNERS’ NOTEBOOK Mercury Falling, page 99 Special thanks to L.J. Hill and Jimmy Shumsky for make-up and hair expertise. Heather by Bordeaux scoop neck sweater ($83) and maxi skirt ($102), Brightly Twisted scarf ($88), Elise M. belt ($55), Libelula stone bracelet ($32), Nixon leather watch ($100) and bangle bracelets ($35) from Closet Moxie in Oklahoma City, 286.3760 | Alice + Olivia crop sweater ($330) and silver paillette skirt ($368) with BeJe black diamond studs ($58) from On A Whim in Oklahoma City, 848.3488, www.onawhimokc. com | Nicole Miller dress ($410), silver serpentine necklace ($65) and sterling hoop earrings ($110) from Ruth Meyers in Nichols Hills, 842.1478, www.ruthmeyers.com | Blugirl by Blumarine fur jacket ($800), cashmere sweater ($440) and sequined mini skirt ($605) with earrings ($185) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www. balliets.com | Fendi dress ($1,880) with Gucci leather pump ($495) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart.com | Ella maxi dress ($244), Elizabeth and James fur vest ($595) with wooden bead with cross necklace ($95) from Cayman’s in Norman, 360.3913, www.caymanscollection.com | Alex & Trixie mini dress ($286) with Claudia Lobao earrings ($222) from The Webb in Norman, 321.8289, www.shopthewebb.com | Moschino tuxedo shirt ($385) with Aeffe S.p.A. cigarette pant ($450) from The Consortium in Oklahoma City, 286.4183

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1 Dibs Design Center The Abbey at Fairview Farm AllenStyle Homes Armstrong Auditorium Art in Iron Arts Council of OKC Ayers, Dr. N. Paul Bajaj Plastic Surgery Balliets BD Home BDO Construction Bob Moore Audi Bob Moore Land Rover Bratton, Rhonda Breast Imaging of OK Brent Gibson Classic Home Design The Broadway Clinic

15020 Bristol Park Place, Edmond 753.4466 N Western & 150th, Edmond 640.9210 www.allenstylehomes.com 470.8338 14400-A S Bryant, Edmond 285.1010 www.artinironok.com 501.3963 www.artscouncilokc.com 270.4848 3400 W Tecumseh, Ste 300, Norman 515.2222 6205 N Santa Fe, Ste 105, OKC 810.8448 5801 NW Grand, OKC 848.7811 5840 N Classen, OKC 602.0578 4410 N Western, OKC 702.1700 12920 N Broadway Ext, OKC 888.472.9509 13000 N Broadway Ext, OKC 749.9000 www.rhondabratton.com 615.1557 2601 Kelley Pointe Pkwy, Edmond 844.2601 www.brentgibson.com 340.1980 1801 N Broadway, OKC 528.1936

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Brockhaus Jewelry 2107 W Main, Norman 321.4228 Cain & Cain 1770 W Main, Norman 364.2246 California Closets 2701 Coltrane Place, Ste 5, Edmond 216.9910 Casady School www.casady.org 749.3185 Caviness Landscape Design www.cavinesslandscape.com 330.2844 Cayman’s 2001 W Main, Norman 360.3969 Citizens Bank of Edmond www.citizensedmond.com 341.6650 Clayburn Construction Company www.clayburnconstruction.com 250.1897 Closet Moxie Northpark Mall, OKC 286.3760 The Consortium 9215 N Penn, OKC 286.4183 Coredination Pilates 128 E Main, Ste 201, Norman 701.8140 Courtyard Antiques 3314 S Broadway, Edmond 359.2719 Cox Communications www.cox.com 600.0109 Crescent Market 6409 Avondale, Nichols Hills 842.2000 The Culinary Kitchen 7302 N Western, OKC 418.4884 Cunningham Interiors 2109 W Britton, OKC 751.9051 The Curtain Exchange 6435 Avondale, Nichols Hills 840.0090 Decorative Water Gardens & Landscapes 2001 E Britton, OKC 359.0140 Dekorum 333 W Wilshire, OKC 204.8827 Dental Design Studio 2408 Palmer Circle, Norman 321.6166 Derma Logic 434 W Main, Norman 447.4411 Design 2000 Flowers & Gifts 302 N Porter, Norman 321.6736 Designer Rugs 7118 N Western, OKC 842.9000 EuroSport Motors I-35 & Robinson, Norman 701.3876 Fhé International 7108 N Western, OKC 840.3223 Fiat of Edmond 14113 N Broadway Ext, OKC 507.2100 FireLake Grand Casino www.firelakegrand.com 96.GRAND First National Bank of OK 10900 Hefner Pointe, OKC 848.2001 First Source Real Estate 12020 N Penn, OKC 236.4747 Flower Girl Landscapes www.flowergirllandscapes.com 812.3139 Flux Salon 1 NE 2nd, Ste 208, OKC 600.7444 Fowler Toyota I-35 & Tecumseh, Norman 866.522.6593 Funky Monkey 14101 N May, Ste 103, OKC 748.7066 Furniture Buy Consignment 5801 N May, OKC 418.8488 Gfeller Studio www.gfellerstudio.com 843.1411 Gigi’s Cupcakes 14101 N May, Ste 104, OKC 286.6200 Gordon Stuart 6500 N Western, OKC 843.6500 Haggard’s Fine Furniture 3415 N May, OKC 942.1985 Hansen, Dr. Lori 13313 N Meridian, Ste A-3, OKC 753.9600 Hanstein, Mark T, DDS 201 Robert S Kerr, Ste 521, OKC 235.7288 Heirloom Shoe 4415 N Western, OKC 605.0356 Heritage Trust Company www.heritagetrust.com 848.8899 J Spencer Jewelry & Gifts www.jspencerjewelry.com JRB Art at the Elms 2810 N Walker, OKC 528.6336 Keller Williams Realty 948.7500

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Keystone Adventure School & Farm 19201 N Western, Edmond KS Design 4207 N Western, OKC Ladybugs & Lizards 1389 E 15th, Ste 128, Edmond Legacy Cleaners & Laundry Louie’s Grill & Bar www.louiesgrillandbar.com Love, Dr. Tim 11101 Hefner Pointe, Ste 104, OKC Luxe Objects 6464 Avondale, Nichols Hills Marble Designs 400 NE 150th, Edmond The Menopause Center of Oklahoma 1705 S Renaissance, Edmond Mercy Hospital www.mercy.net Metro Appliances & More www.metroappliancesandmore.com Mister Robert 109 E Main, Norman Mitchell’s Jewelry 218 E Main, Norman Monte Cristo Ironworks 625 N MacArthur, Ste 400, OKC Monticello Cabinets & Doors 512 SW 3rd, OKC Mr. Ooley’s Penn Square Mall, OKC N45 Fitness 14001 N McAuley, Ste 220, OKC Naifeh Fine Jewelry

N Penn & Britton, OKC

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd, OKC

PHONE 216.5400 524.7868 348.2121 842.5400 751.LOVE 608.0333 751.2237 715.4GYN 787.7400 321.1818 360.2515 250.9611 228.4900 879.0888 606.1246 607.4323 478.2250 235.4410 842.1500 236.3100 722.0008 848.3488

Nonna’s & The Painted Door 1 Mickey Mantle, OKC notting hill 7200 N Western, OKC OKC Museum of Art 415 Couch, OKC Old World Iron 8405 Mantle, OKC On a Whim 5850 N Classen, OKC OU Medical Center www.oumedicine.com OU Medical Center Edmond www.OU4women.com OU Physicians Plastic Surgery 825 NE 10th, Ste 5350, OKC 271.4864 The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City I-40 & Council, OKC 787.3700 Pandora Penn Square Mall, OKC 842.8584 Partners in Divorce Accountability 1900 E 15th, Ste 700D, Edmond 330.4015 PhotoArt Studios www.photoart.com 557.0924 Physicians Optical 4200 W Memorial, Ste 101, OKC 749.4285 Pleasant Pools www.pleasantpools.com 751.3105 The Prophet of Vail Mountain www.prophetofvailmountain.com Quail Creek Bank 122nd & N May, OKC 755.1000 Rawhide 1007 N Broadway, OKC 236.4600 Red Chateau 9205 N Penn Place 842.2262 Regal Healthcare 1101 N Bryant, Edmond 341.4643 Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. 3001 United Founders, Ste A, OKC 942.1234 Riverwind Casino www.riverwind.com 800.522.4700 Rococo Restaurant & Fine Wine www.rococo-restaurant.com 528.2824 Rose Creek 348.4422 Rose State Live! www.rose.edu/rose-state-live 297.2264 Route 66 50 Penn Place, OKC 848.6166 Ruth Meyers 63rd & N Western, Nichols Hills 842.1478 Santa Fe Family Life Center www.sfflc.com 840.1817 Schardein & Company 9401 N May, OKC 752.5353 Slice Magazine www.sliceok.com 842.2266 Slice Television www.youtube.com/sliceoktv Sooner Theatre 101 E Main, Norman 321.9600 Southwestern Stationers 4500 N Santa Fe, OKC 525.9411 Southwest Tile & Marble 100 N Classen, OKC 235.3393 St. Anthony Hospital www.saintsok.com St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 222 NW 15th, OKC 600.3405 Sterling’s Home Décor & Gifts 105 S Broadway, Edmond 844.7465 Stillwater National Bank www.banksnb.com 427.4000 Suburban Contemporary Furniture 201 N Portland, OKC 946.4387 TSO Optical 3431 S Boulevard, Ste 105, Edmond 341.6941 Urban Kitchens 3515 N Classen, OKC 702.7747 Verdigris NW 10th & Classen, OKC 602.8986 The Webb 2001 W Main, Norman 321.8289 Women’s Healthcare of Norman 500 E Robinson, Ste 2400, Norman 360.1264

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Last Laugh | Skeletons in the Wardrobe

FASHION REWIND By Lauren Hammack Want to comment on Lauren’s tales or share some of your own? Write to her at lauren.hammack@sliceok.com.

e’ve taken a look at fall fashion in this month’s issue and if you’re older than, say, 20, you’ve probably noticed some recurring themes among the season’s prevailing looks – the ’60s Mod look, the geometric block prints and all the other throwbacks that make me rue ever having thrown anything out during my lifetime.

Is this an early symptom of hoarding, or was I right to show a few things to the curb? To answer that, I’ve decided to separate the wheat (jeans) from the (midriff) chaff of my past and figure out which things can hang around a little longer, in the event of a “reunion tour.” Black track shoes with white stripes, circa 1975 I begged my mother to pay real money for these hideous shoes because I was the only fifth grader who didn’t own a pair. Once she buckled, I proudly wore them with everything, including my velveteen Christmas musical dress with white knee socks. Tragically, my small feet only allowed room for two stripes, rather than the standard three that the “normal” kids had on their ugly shoes, and this became fodder for ridicule. Odds of resurgence of wretched black track shoes: 100:1. Elephant leg pants, circa 1976 I’m not sure who convinced me that I needed some elephant leg pants, but it’s clear that I didn’t have any better ideas in 1976. Since then, I can’t recall ever seeing anyone in elephant leg pants and thinking, “Wow, s/he is really rocking those elephant legs! Look how short s/he looks in those! That’s awesome!” Elephant pants further penalized the misguided wearer by making it impossible to keep them from getting caught in a bicycle chain without first securing them with jumbo rubber bands. Odds of resurgence of elephant leg pants: 25:1. Some fool will try to bring these back. Even if you’re 7'4", the elephant leg is always ill-advised. Mork from Ork’s rainbow suspenders, circa 1977 Forever immortalized in a Sadie Hawkins Dance photo, my rainbow suspenders stole the spotlight among the clutch of overallclad girls posing alongside me. Mine were the double-wide style, purchased from my stash of many months’ worth of babysitting

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money. Five minutes after I bought them, a secret memo was released that the “super skinny rainbow suspenders” were the ones to have – not the double-wides. (Compare with shame from having only two stripes on ugly track shoes instead of three, 1975.) Odds of resurgence of rainbow suspenders, double-wide or otherwise: 100:0. Odds of resurgence of Mork from Ork: 10:1. Corduroy walking shorts with tights, circa 1983 While my daughter alarms me by suggesting that this look is all the rage in Europe right now, I hasten to remind her that David Hasselhoff is all the rage in Europe, too. Let that be a warning. In 1983, the corduroy walking short bordered on legitimate when teamed up with argyle knee socks and loafers, but a good thing never lasts. Eventually white bobby socks edged out the argyle; much the same way video killed the radio star. Odds of resurgence of walking shorts with some kind of legging: 100:1. (I’m the “one” in that ratio.) White pantyhose with everything, circa 1986 Here was a look I was sure would never die. Not only was I willing to wear pantyhose – I’ll blame that lapse in judgment on daily exposure to Stiff Stuff hairspray fumes – but I gladly wore white hose at any opportunity. In fact, for a good chunk of the ’80s, I didn’t own any color but white (for further reading, please see: the Nurse Ratched Years). Odds of resurgence of white pantyhose: 20:1. (If I hadn’t sworn off wearing hose altogether, I might lead the charge for bringing back the whites.) Shoulder pads, even under t-shirts, circa 1984-1994 Not only did I embrace shoulder pads, but my shoulder pads had shoulder pads. Linebacker shoulders, white hose… I looked great. I credit/blame boy bands on MTV for bringing shoulder pads to the fore in the ’80s, and I now realize that any boy with a mullet and eye makeup should be more carefully scrutinized before being allowed to influence the fashion decisions of impressionable young girls – Adam Ant excluded. Odds of resurgence of shoulder pads: 2:1, exactly the proportional ratio of shoulder breadth to hips when wearing double shoulder pads.

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Last Look | Linda Barry

Forging Ahead

The proud prow of the Devon Boathouse casts a soothing glow over the Oklahoma River, which drew Linda Barry in for a closer look at the waterâ€™s edge and the distant lights of downtown OKC.

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