Let’s face it, children can be stubborn sometimes. Parenting has its challenges, and one of those can be getting kids to try new things. Some children are more open to unknown situations whether it be travel or a new type…

We all have favorite books from our childhood. If we are lucky, some of these books were safely stored away and passed down to our own children to enjoy. My daughter has some of my old books, and we have…

When my daughter was 6 months old, my husband and I took her on her first hike. Though she was strapped into her carrier, it was the first time she was exposed to being around nature without any sounds of…

When my daughter was born 5 years ago, my interest in education grew tenfold. I wanted to cultivate a love for learning in her from the start. My hope was (and still is) that she will be a lifelong learner,…

The New Year is an excellent time to make a fresh start. In some ways, this is my favorite time of year. The cold winter days beckon me indoors and into a luscious state of self-examination. It is in this…

When my husband and I first met, we were teaching middle school together at Edison Preparatory in Tulsa. I taught 7th grade English, and Matt taught American History. Being so, it is little wonder that we have an affinity for…

This article is all about a hidden gem in Tulsa: El Rancheros food truck. The owner and chef, Rafael Molina, moved here from Southern California in 2000. Rafael used to love cooking tamales with his mom. He learned a type…

Bayou Boyz BBQ is a family-owned restaurant located in beautiful downtown Jenks right on Main Street. The story of this restaurant started when Cecil and moved from Austin, Texas, to Jenks about 20 years ago. When he moved, he brought…

by Morgan Mosburg Have you ever wanted to be an explorer? I know right now it would be hard to do it, and your holiday travel plans may be postponed. But it's not impossible. Join me and my Girl Scout…

Eleanor’s Bookshop, a children’s and young adult bookstore on Route 66 in Tulsa, is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive selection of books. The quality and quantity of the books we are able to provide are of utmost importance…

A common I get as a deaf woman is, “What is it like to be deaf”? What was it like being a deaf child growing up? Definitely not quiet like people imagine, I always have sounds in my head.  It’s quite…

Who am I and what is my story, you may wonder?  My name is Virginia. I am married to my wonderful husband, Matt, and together we are raising three amazing girls. Our oldest daughter, Georgia, has a moderate sensorineural hearing loss…

My name is Joe, and I am a proud deaf father. I own a carpentry business, Erwin Custom Woodworks, and am a handy person to have around. I like to fix things and help people - that is just who…

Well, here it is.  The end of the long “Summer of COVID-19”.  And while I’m sure we could list the bad things about this pandemic until the cows come home, what about the good things?  Yes, I said good things. I feel that it’s important…

For the final installment of my teen interviews about the pandemic, I asked Sam A. what it was like to be a high school senior during quarantine. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?  A: I just…

Welcome, everyone! This week I interviewed my friend Katherine R. about her 8th grade experience during COVID-19. Q: Hi, Katherine!  Please tell us a little bit about yourself.  A: I will be a freshman in high school this upcoming school year.…

Hello, everyone! I hope you’ve enjoyed these interviews so far.  This week, I spoke with my cousin, Rebecca C. of Maryland, about her experience as a foreign exchange student before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Q: Can you tell us a…

For the second installment of my interviews about how COVID-19 has affected teens, I turned to my friend Grace E. to see what quarantine was like from a public-school perspective. Q: Hi, Grace!  What school do you attend, and what…