Oklahoma
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Moviegoers love an old-fashioned, fiery explosion scene, right? Well, in 2010, the Admiral Twin Drive-In took the blazing, cinematic thrills to a whole other level—the nine-story-high structure went up in flames, burning to the ground in a matter of 15 minutes. How very Carrie-esque. At the time, the reason the drive-in theater burst into flames…
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As someone who has lived in Tulsa my whole life, one thing I have come to appreciate about our city is how independent bookstores have thrived over the past decade. Despite Borders (sadly) going out of business, Tulsans have found a way to support our local bookstores and keep them going, even through the COVID-19…
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On the day of our five year anniversary, Ross and I awoke to a sprinkling of snowflakes and freezing temperatures. Just like that, we were thrust back into the gloom of winter. Despite the unwelcome change in weather, we weren’t going to let it stand in the way of our anniversary. For months, Ross and…
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In the age of COVID-19, the spring season seems to hold even more significance than years before. Life bursts forth from unexpected places. Seeing the trees and flowers in bloom is a quiet promise from Mother Nature—I’m reminded that the pandemic is fleeting, and opportunities to grow and flourish are hidden in plain sight. To…