OKLAHOMA CITY – Whether it’s an Alaska cruise, Central Florida theme park, or Broadway show, many Americans are squeezing in one final trip before summer ends. According to AAA booking data, Seattle, Orlando, and New York are the three most popular cities over Labor Day weekend*.
I recently read a book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The book was an excellent read, I learned many interesting facts about plants, and a certain insight into life in general.
It's that time of the year again. The dreaded second week of school! The time when the long summer days of lounging around are over and the excitement of a new school year has worn off.
Losing a loved one is a shock. Most of us are not prepared for the full impact of grief.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance (OKFB) has launched its Coats for Kids initiative where agents across all 77 Oklahoma counties are working with communities to ensure no child faces the winter cold unprotected. Whether you’re an OKFB member or a non-member, a local business, or a community partner, there are many ways to help.
Shawnee Forward held its second annual Bowling for Business event Aug. 19 at FireLake Bowling Center.
There are six fundamentals of grief recovery, which are very important to the grieving process. Most people try to avoid them, not knowing that they are delaying their healing and advancement to the future.
OKLAHOMA CITY – As students across Oklahoma head back to school, the Oklahoma Poison Center reminds parents, caregivers and teachers that many everyday school-related items can pose poisoning risks if not handled or stored properly. Common back-to-school risks include: Medications in backpacks: Teens and children may carry prescriptions such as inhalers, EpiPens® and ADHD medications.
Veterinarians play an essential role in keeping pets healthy, often working as a team to ensure each animal receives the care it needs. In some cases, a board-certified specialist with advanced training in a specific body system or field of medicine may be sought to collaborate with primary care veterinarians, offering additional insight that helps expand diagnostic and treatment options.
I can't say that this summer has had unusual weather for Oklahoma because unusual is pretty much normal for Oklahoma no matter what season. We have had some super-hot days recently with not much rain, and that is stressful for the plants as well as the gardeners who care for them.