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The Path to Your Personal BestTis the season for resolving to take better care of our-selves, a process thats usually followed by immediately forswearing those good intentions. But this can be the year and it starts with aligning mind and body.

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UP FRONT17 ChatterA conversation with the Yard Crasher, clandestine philanthro-py, the power of Pickleball and other topics of conversation.

26 RetrospectiveRemembering the way we were in OKC with a look back at the vari-ety of TG&Y.

28 DetailsTime keeps on stylin in this chro-nometric compendium, plus how to save your hairstyle in winter.

32 ExchangeA give and take with Judge Jerome Holmes about personal style, an individuals power to effect change and the lure of the iPhone.

SPACES52 A Modern RenaissanceA fire left remodeler Randy Sud-derth with a blank slate to devel-op his vision; the resulting mid-century modern is a marvel.

TRAVEL58 Let the Good Times RollUnbelievably good food and plen-ty to see and do with Mardi Gras on the horizon, its time to head down south to Shreveport.

64 77 CountiesAmid her ongoing travels through Oklahoma, author and photog-rapher M.J. Alexander pauses to ponder aging on the prairie.

MINGLING69 Making an appearance on cen-tral Oklahomas social scene.

FLIPPING OUTPRACTICAL MATTERS75 A new beginning for personal financial awareness, stellar acces-sories for the Samsung Galaxy and the 2013 topDentist list of the met-ros foremost oral health specialists.

PURSUITS83 A rundown of this months local events and entertainment options, including a top 10 list of must-see attractions.

FARE91 In the KitchenJanuary is a time for comfort food like rich, hearty potato soup and bacon chive biscuits.

94 Mighty Mean MediterraneanA bevy of restaurant-quality dishes from which diners are free to choose: Capers is everything a buffet should be.

96 A KamikazeKimchee ChallengeThough admittedly not for all palates, the Korean specialty has staunch adherents.

100 Eat & DrinkTake a gastronomic tour with Slices citywide dining guide.

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You may have noticed that something is a little different. In our companys 16-year history of publishing in cen-tral Oklahoma, weve made it our mission to stay in step with the cities we serve. And to that end, weve given Slice a new look for the new year, in keeping with the ever-more-metropolitan character of this great place we call home. Our masthead has been updated. We have new fonts. The layouts have been refreshed and refined. Weve invested in a new, eco-friendly, matte-finish paper. In other words, we took all the pieces of the puzzle apart, then reassembled them into something even better than before. Features writer John Parker takes us on an incredible journey this month, visiting with some big thinkers in our state local (and really, really smart) people whose impressively innovative research has far-reaching effects and implications, not just within our borders here and now but around the globe and into the future. Meanwhile, for those of us who are a bit more personally focused, Russ Tall Chief examines some expert thoughts on how best to maintain motivation while striving toward better physical and mental well-being in, and throughout, the new year. And remodeler Randy Sudderth revels in fresh beginnings, taking advantage of an opportunity to give his vision free rein by turning a fire-ravaged house into a midcentury marvel.

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It is not so much the big things that stick. In years of covering thousands of miles and hundreds of Oklahomans, it is the little de-tails I revisit again and again.

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IN GOOD COMPANYGreat article (Great Givers, November), and a great picture as well. Really, reading through the stories of great givers, I feel humbled to be in such great no, astonishing company. Thanks for your in-depth efforts, and a great summary of the things that I am currently doing.

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MY MOTHER AND FATHER LOVED the no-fuss, no-muss aspect of a fake Christmas tree no watering, no sweep-ing up needles and the idea that they could buy one tree that would last forever. I have spent more than my fair share of time straightening those insufferable wire branches. So why, in my own household, did I repeat the process? I guess we hang onto tradi-tions without thinking much about it. Twenty-four hours after I read your Christmas tree story (Growing Christ-mas, December), I loaded up the wife and kid and headed to the tree farm. It turned out to be a great adventure for the family, and now the house smells absolutely amazing. We love the idea of supporting our fellow Oklahomans whose intense labor has enabled the tradition to survive in this great state.

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What were reading: Encouraging stories of Oklahomans choosing to give back to their community via @sliceok.@OKctrnonprofits via Twitter on Great Givers in the November issue

Great @sliceok article on Carey Place in Gatewood! We love our hood and neighbors!

@plazadistrict via Twitter on Road to Renaissance in the October issue

Absolutely love this article from @sliceok.@Westpoint_Homes via Twitter on 77 Counties in the September issue

Red velvet waffles with maple cream and can-died pecans. This might just be my new Xmas morning breakfast of choice. Do these sound amazing or what?! Thanks, Slice magazine!Dot Rhyne via Facebook on A Twist on Tradition in the December issue

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HGTV host Ahmed Hassan is an expert at making spaces look good he shares his journey from the sandbox to the small screen in preparation for his upcoming OKC visit. See page 20.

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CHATTERTopics of conversa-tion from around the metro 18

RETROSPECTIVEA quick look back at a treasured piece of local history 26

DETAILSThings we love, from elegant accessories to personal style 28

EXCHANGESitting down for a discussion with Judge Jerome Holmes 32

TEN-YEAR-OLD JACK LOVES BLUE, laceless Converse sneakers barely touch the rug as he sits in his living room and explains how he went behind his moms back. She didnt know until it was in the newsletter, he says. I sort of wanted to sur-prise her. His mom, Leigh Love, found out via email while at work at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church she was startled, but not shocked. Jack takes initiative on things, she explains. He doesnt just sit back. So I wasnt completely surprised. I was surprised he hadnt told me, but I wasnt surprised that he wanted to do something like this. He has a pretty big heart. So whats the subterfuge? Jack had watched an episode of Secret Millionaire

The 1928-vintage Osler Building in Midtown OKC is getting a luxurious facelift if all goes according to schedule, revelers should be able to ring in 2014 in a new Ambassador Hotel. Renovations are occurring under the guidance of hotelier and Colcord redeveloper Paul Coury, who envisions seven floors, 54 rooms and one outstanding boutique getaway.

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that partly focused on the Limbs for Life Foun-dation, an OKC nonprofit that raises money for amputees who cant afford prosthetics. Its just I imagined not having a leg thats just crazy, Jack said. Its just scary knowing that so many people dont have limbs. After the episode, Jack went to his Sun-day school director about raising money for Limbs for Life. That started a chain reaction of church fundraising, plans for a school penny war and more to come in 2013. Due to his efforts, Jack received the first official award for an ambassador of the Limbs for Life Foundation. It was because of his tenacity, his heart, said Debra South, the foundations executive director. And he didnt sit in an armchair; he got up and acted. He led his own little campaign.

If, when asked what the best kind of team-build-ing exercise is, a child responds, the kind in which your team builds a robot, that child might belong in Botball. The annual competition tasks groups of middle- and high-school stu-dents with constructing and programming robots to complete set tasks on a playing field, teach-ing participants about engineering, technologi-cal applications of math and science, teamwork and more along the way. Theres an introductory workshop at OU Janu-ary 12-13; visit botball.org for more informa-tion. Oh, and the robots are built from supplied materials, so dont count on entering a small kid painted silver as a ringer.

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He describes his upcoming presentation as a mixture of stand-up comedy, storytelling and a horticulture class designed to inspire attendees to feel less intimidated by landscaping and leave with ideas on increasing their homes value. Hassan, a licensed landscape contractor and horticulturalist, has enjoyed immense popularity since the series began in 2008. In each episode he finds unsuspecting homeowners in home improve-ment stores and surprises them with a free landscaping makeover a complete redesign of their yard by a team of professionals and specialists over just two days. In the hour we spent with Hassan, we learned that his landscap-ing career began in California, long before his hosting gig on Yard Crashers. Specifically, it began in the sandbox of the park across the street from his childhood home. Today, Hassan still finds it hard to come in from the outdoors. How did a landscaping guy land the hosting job with Yard Crashers? When I started my landscaping business, I was always out hustling for work, and thats what I was doing when the show found me. They liked the part about hustling homeowners to get work, so they incorporated that into the shows opener. Who are these people who turn you down when you walk up to them? Men. The women are all willing to take me home with them. The men dont like for some other guy to tell them they can do something better than they can do themselves. Now that people recognize me from the show, more men are willing to say yes the first time, but it was really hard to convince them in the early days. I would imagine that most people now just want to know how they can run into you at a home improvement store. I get it all the time. Hey, man, where are you going to be? Even when we get on location, in whatever city we happen to be in, theres always some-one trying to get me to pick their buddy for a makeover the old

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homey hookup. But when I pick someone, its not planned. Its important to me to keep that real. How is the show like your real-life business? Well, I can tell you how its unlike my real business nothing is getting done in two days. That only happens on TV with a huge crew working non-stop for two days. But, Ive modified my business to model Yard Crashers in some ways. I start by interviewing my clients. I get a feel for their energy and what theyre about and then I find the right professionals who specialize in providing the things they want to have done. Do you see your clients leaning in a particular direction, as far as what they want for an outdoor makeover? Sure. They want to take all the comforts of the indoors outside, so we see more elec-tronics coming outside. Outdoor kitchens are still all the rage. That means the focus has to be on things like shelter, reprieve from harsh elements, utilities, electrical accessibility and things like that. Now, I dont do all of that myself. Im just the landscape guy. Was it always your plan to be the landscape guy? Yes since I was a little kid. My mother could never get me to come back inside. I was always outside, playing for hours on end in the sandbox at the park across from the house where I grew up, making elaborate designs in the sand with tunnels, hills and all that. Basically, all the things I do today. Of course, Ive had a lot of professional training since the sandbox era. A lot of people turn to gardening to de-stress and unwind. Do you find your work to be therapeutic? It might be therapeutic if you were just in your own garden doing it, but its not therapeutic when

LANDSCAPING EXPERT AHMED HASSAN, HOST OF HGTV AND DIY NETWORKS YARD CRASHERS, IS BRINGING HIS PALPABLE, POSITIVE ENERGY TO OKLAHOMA CITY THIS MONTH AT THE 31ST ANNUAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW.


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youre doing it for hire. That doesnt mean I dont enjoy it. I love it. Its gratifying to stand in an incredible yard that didnt look that way before and think, We created that. What advice do you give clients when you conduct the initial con-sultation? I tell them to think about a space theyll actually use and enjoy. Dont create a meditation garden if youve never meditated. Are clients often surprised when their vision and your vision are completely different? Probably, but part of the process is break-ing down how the space will be enjoyed. I had a consultation with a single woman who wanted an outdoor fireplace with seating all around it. She wasnt someone who entertained. Was she really going to sit out there by the fire by herself? When she told me she was into yoga and exercise, I suggested a hot tub feature that she could enjoy alone after she worked out, or with guests if she decides one day to entertain. If a homeowner wants to do something nice on a restricted budget, where do you think its OK to cut corners? If budget is a concern, I always tell homeowners to do more planting and less con-struction. Construction always runs up the cost of any project. You can accomplish a great effect with more plants. Youre going to have your work cut out for you when you get to Oklahoma. This is an extreme climate and a lot of plants get snippy about growing in clay soil. How does a homeowner over-come that? Move to California. Thats what everyone else is doing. No, seriously, theyll just have to come to the Home and Garden Show to find out!


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If your New Years resolu-tions include getting more culture in your life, enjoying one of the finest museums in the region or in the country is now on the house. Admission to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, one of the top five university art museums in the U.S. in terms of its appraised value, is now free thanks to a $60,000 gift from the OU Athletics Department. This kind of coop-eration has a truly extraordinary impact on the resources and opportunities available to our students and the public, said OU president David Boren. We are excited to offer to the entire community this opportunity to view one of the worlds most dis-

tinguished collections of art without having to go outside the state of Oklahoma. While youre there, be sure to cherchez la femme one of the Museums current draws is Woman in the Studio, a 1956 Picasso painting on loan through August

from the St. Louis Art Museum.

ON THE PAGEA first novel dealing with friend-ships that are closer than family and the difficulties in bringing family members closer together (especially across generational lines), all set against a backdrop of international intrigue, might sound

dauntingly ambitious. In this case, it helps that author Den-nis Dunham is on familiar ground the executive director of international affairs at UCO spent years working,

teaching and writing nonfiction in Korea, filling The Good-Luck Side of the Rice-Paper Door with unfeigned authenticity. Released January 26 nationwide, its avail-able at Full Circle Bookstore now.

Train aficionados might recognize her as the guest vocalist on Bruises, devo-tees of Tishomingo trio the Pistol Annies know her as Hippie Annie fans of thoughtfully crafted, beautifully sung, person-ally powerful country music are about to become happily familiar with the name Ashley Monroe. The singer-songwriters first solo album, Like a Rose, hits stores January 22 produced by Vince Gill and Justin Niebank, it contains a garden of self-penned verses, including a duet with friend and colleague Blake Shelton.

BREW TO-DOLet their powers combine! Local beer maestros Mustang Brew-ing Company are the new head honchos of the OKCity Brewing Collective, home to microbrew-ers Redbud, Anthem and Black Mesa, and soon to what Mustang president Tim Schoelen envi-sions as a true Oklahoma brew-ing co-op. Anthem president Matt Anthony says the increased opportunities for collaboration, including bulk buying of com-monly shared materials, truly embodies what the craft beer movement is all about. Cheers!

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A whopping 113 countries are sending representa-tives to the Special Olympics World Winter Games, and two of the U.S. contingent are making the trek from our neighborhood: Amy Wollmershauser of Tulsa will compete in Snowshoeing and Edmond resident Stephen Lynn in Alpine Skiing. The place is Pyeongchang, South Korea; the dates are January 29 through February 5; the stars are over 2,000 strong; the aspira-tions are pure gold.

Take a doubles badminton court, hard f lat paddles and a whiff le ball and go to town the result is like playing tennis but on a smaller court and with

a slower-moving ball, making it less physically demanding but no less com-petitive or fun. Its called Pickleball, and is reputedly one of the fastest-growing

sports in America. Its certainly grown quickly in Oklahoma, where the three-year-old OKC Pickleball Club has swelled to 70 members who practice and play in six metro facili-

ties. And theres still plenty of room; if your interest is pickled, visit sites.google.com/site/okcpickleballclub to get in the game.

WOULD-BE CHAMPIONS GATHER from across the country (literally; all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) but only one will take the crown. The Miss America 2013 pageant is January 12 in Las Vegas, and our hopes are fixed on Oklahoma Citys own Alicia Clifton. Competition is fierce Misses Texas and Indiana

are twirlers, after all, and the classics never go out of style but Clifton has an ace or two up her

sleeves or in her shoes. The OU broadcast journalism junior holds not one but two dance-

related Guinness world records: most con-secutive pirouettes (36) and most fouetts

(raised leg whips) in a 30-second span (a staggering 48).

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see this day.TOM COLBERT, on his 2004 appoint-

ment that made him the first African-American member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He will

make history again when he becomes its first African-American Chief Jus-

tice on January 4.

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UP FRONT | Retrospective

By Mark BeutlerPhoto courtesy Oklahoma Historical Society

THERE ARE THOSE WHO CAN REMEMBER a very different Oklahoma City than what exists today. No Bricktown. No Thunder. No Devon sky-scraper. But there was a TG&Y on every corner. Named for founders Rawdon Tomlinson, Enoch Les Gosselin and Raymond Young, TG&Y was the ultimate shopping experience. After all, where else could you buy Turtles, Girdles and Yo-Yos? What began in Oklahoma as a five-and-dime in the dust bowl days of the Great Depres-sion developed into a nationwide retail chain. At its crest in the 1980s, TG&Y had more than 900 stores serving families coast to coast, and everyone knew that your best buy is at TG&Y. The chain was sold to out-of-state interests twice in its history. The sec-ond owner-corporation McCrory of York, Pennsylvania closed the doors on all its holdings in early 2002, cementing TG&Ys demise. Co-founder Raymond Young died that same year at the age of 98.

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As we close the door on another year and look ahead to 2013, I find myself seeking out the age-old timepiece: the clock. In these days of smart phones, cell phones, whatever kind

of phone you have, the watch (and even clocks for that matter) seems to have become pass. More often people purchase watches for fash-ion rather than functionality. However, my husband did recently purchase an actual wrist-watch, and not for fashion reasons... although it is very stylish. He loves to wear a watch to look down and see the miniature clock and register the time. That said, as a decorating (time) piece, there are few things as classic as a striking clock (no pun intended). Freestanding or hanging, table or desk, the clock is not only functional but fashionable for the home. One of my fond-est memories from childhood was waiting for the hour to strike on my grandparents cuckoo clock. It was a thrill to see the little chicken (or rooster? some kind of bird anyway) pop out its head and announce the time. Theres nothing quite like the chime of a grandfather clock, or the soft tick-tock of a wall clock, to remind us that time is marching on. Large or small, bejeweled or straightfor-ward, classic or modern there are many choices out there. To mark the beginning of this year Ive singled out just a few, which was difficult since I saw so many beautiful ones. So many clocks... not enough time.

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ANYONE WHO KNOWS THE HONORABLE JEROME HOLMES knows that hes an Oklahoma treasure, even though he grew up abroad and in Washington, D.C. As the first African-American to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (he was appointed by President George W. Bush), Holmes has distinguished himself as an American treasure as well. He was groomed for his profes-sion at Wake Forest University, Georgetown University Law Center and Harvard Univer-sitys John F. Kennedy School of Government. Holmes was delightfully candid about the other daily education he currently gets from a pair of very laid-back canines: Its OK for even the most intensely driven public servants to kick back occasion-ally and contemplate the things that make them grateful. For Holmes, its having had the opportunity to do everything hes ever dreamed of.

Whats your hometown? My dad worked for the State Department, so we lived in Korea, South Korea and Ethio-pia before living in Washing-ton, D.C., where I grew up.

When did you come to Okla-homa? I came in 1988 as a law clerk. I went back to D.C. for a few years until another work opportunity came up here. Returning to Oklahoma is one of the best decisions Ive ever made. Im passionate about being a modern-day Sooner.

Whats the best part of your job? Knowing that it allows me to do something important for the nation.

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What are you currently learning how to do? The gov-ernment was one of the last holdouts with WordPerfect, so very reluctantly, Im trying to get better at Word. Ive slowly accepted my fate, but I just loved reveal codes.

Is there anything else you regret doing away with? I like simplicity. I de-clutter without regrets. I think I have a super-Type-A instinct to be in control.

Youre a Scorpio, right? That control thing is a Scorpio trait.

What are your best traits? Im very disciplined, both physically and mentally. Im a fighter.

Whats your worst trait? Im terribly impatient about mun-dane things like waiting in line. I dont queue well.

Any guilty pleasure? Pop-corn. I love it. Ive already had some this morning, in fact.

Stay true to yourself. Dont be someone who wont take chances

because of a fear of failure.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art is near and dear to my heart. Im fortunate to be the chair-elect of a great organization that is a big part of Oklahoma Citys renaissance.

And they were never part of a MAPS project. Thats true.

Are you obsessed with any-thing, like a recent purchase? Not really. I dont do gadgets, under the order of simplicity, but we all have to get iPhones in 2013, so I guess Ill finally have to use an iPhone instead of a Blackberry.

Come on in, judge. The waters fine Im sure. Its not that Im anti-technology; I just dont use it for fun.

Is there a moment in your career that was so significant, youll never forget it? Walking out of the White House after my interview for this job. It went really well and Ill never forget that feeling.

Who do you think you could be mistaken for? Because of the bow tie and the fact that Im black, I could be mistaken for Nation of Islam, although Im about 180 degrees from that.

Its only 10:30! I know. I smelled some down the hall and I just couldnt say no. The best is Garretts Popcorn in Chicago. They have a website, but Im almost afraid to check it out!

Youre very civically involved. Is there one nonprofit in particular that you love? The

Are you a movie fan? Very much so. I love The Gradu-ate and The Departed. And I love Its a Wonderful Life. Part of me is a sap for the idea that one person can make a difference in the world. I also love to see films at the Okla-homa City Museum of Art any time I can.

Do you wear a bow tie every day? Yes, I probably have 50 or 60.

What should people try or experience at least once? Leaving the country its very broadening.

What are the best things your parents taught you? Respect for authority. They also mod-eled civility something I believe is very important and very lacking in our culture.

What advice would you put inside a fortune cookie? Stay true to yourself. Dont be someone who wont take chances because of a fear of failure.

It defies logic that youre unattached! Youre a total catch! Mm-hmmm. Yeah, yeah but I am the proud owner of an English bulldog and a golden retriever mix. They think Im OK.


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From tracking the bone-scavenging habits of bobcats to creating military drones that mimic birds, Oklahoma researchers are expanding the horizons of science at its leading edges. See page 36.

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THE PATH TO YOUR PERSONAL BESTOvercoming obstacles and avoiding resolution flame-out on the winding road to wellness 42

WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORYWhere do the pros go? The weather experts weigh in on their great escapes. 48



Oklahomas intellectual capital is impressive 25 colleges and universities generate a statewide

economic impact of more than $3.2 billion a year.

Numbers tell one story. In these pages, we put a face on those statistics to share four of the

remarkable, cutting-edge research endeavors that are thriving in the skies, across the prairies and down the halls of academia in our state

and influencing the world.

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Chris OBrienScavengingfor Clues

Outgoing Chris OBrien talks as easily about rotting corpses and bones gnawed by animals as if he were casually discussing last weeks Monday Night Football game. Its par for the course at the University of Central Oklahomas Forensic Science Institute. This is a place where a skeleton sporting a Santa hat, nestled in a comfy chair next to a lighted tree, was a way to say Merry Christmas! For people whose jobs focus on tragic crimes, gallows humor smooths the edges. An assistant professor who teaches forensics courses, OBrien earned his doc-toral degree from the University of West-ern Australia, in part by dropping off dead pigs outdoors as feasts for wild animals.

Scavenger research focuses more on how animal feeding affects the window of time since the body was deposited to the time it was found. We never talk about time since death, because what if they locked him in a freezer for a year? OBrien said. OBrien has studied animal scavenging of pigs, which stand in for human remains, in Australia and Canada. His work with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on solved forensic cases with animal scavenging was the largest survey of its kind in Canada and a model for research in other countries. He recently received a grant and is working with UCO graduate student Kama King, from Enid, in the first study of animal scav-enging of remains in Oklahoma.

In nature, a free lunch, breakfast and dinner arent taken for granted. Finding out what animals do to a carcass be it pig or human is valuable to forensics. Know-ing how a corpse left outdoors is fed upon and taken apart can help lead to recovering body parts for a grieving family, or finding clues for solving a crime. OBriens research isnt a magic path that will allow a forensics investigator to eye a body and announce how long ago a murder happened. If I were to lay a body right here, and were outside and lay another one 10 or 50 feet away, theyre going to decompose completely differ-ently, OBrien said in his office. You know all those CSI shows where they walk out and they go, This persons been dead for two weeks. Its like bull. OBrien setting up a wildlife camera

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Howie BaerCrackingthe Universe

The littlest things can make Howie Baers day. On December 13, 2011, it was the Higgs boson. Scientists at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland, home of the worlds most powerful atom smasher, announced theyd seen what appeared to be the long-theorized, elusive elementary particle that would explain how other more-familiar particles, such as electrons, gain mass. Mass is fundamentally important in physics. It leads to the bigger-picture things like suns, our planet and gravity. And to say long-theorized, it had been half a century. The newly discovered subatomic Higgs boson now confirmed was the last piece of the puzzle in the Standard Model of physics

Scavenging studies can lead to some general similarities, but each biome is different. Western Australia has no large predators, so birds tend to play a bigger role. Canada has highly aroma-sensitive bears. Oklahoma is home to coyotes and bobcats. That variety complicates making generalities about how animals scavenge human remains. The serious study of animal scaveng-ing in forensics is only about a decade old, OBrien said. Standard search methods for scavenged human remains typically involve a circling pattern radiating out from the body. He hopes the study will lead to more effective methods. We want to find out that if coyotes are more prevalent in this area, and whether they are more likely to be going down game trails, or theyre going to be going into dens and those types of things, OBrien said. We want to have almost like a manual into how to search for remains. Thats our main goal because in forensic science were not doing science for the sake of science. Were doing it so that it can help. Theres also the gross side of OBriens chosen field. The current study in central Oklahoma uses a video camera to capture the scavenging. It starts, however, with dropping off a pig carcass in a field, then setting up cameras and checking on the remains from time to time. The research fumes with obvious drawbacks. I dont smell it anymore, OBrien said. Ill come home and my wife will be like, Get outside. You stink! and I wont smell it. It can get pretty nasty, especially for the con-trol pigs [protected by structures that block scavengers]. Youre letting decomposition go unaided. It can get a bit on the nose. OBrien cautions his students to walk up to decomposing f lesh slowly. You want to avoid suddenly inhaling a full blast of funk. I have yet to have a student topple or throw up from it, he said.

A mother bobcat and her offspring near a pig carcass in central Oklahoma

The ATLAS particle detector at CERN near Geneva.


Department of Physics and Astronomy. In prior work, Baer and collaborators developed the first computer code to reliably predict what supersymmetric matter might look like in particle collider experiments. The physics department is actively involved in the theories and physical experi-ments behind the multi-billion-dollar par-ticle accelerator in Europe. During the CERN colliders construction, OUs experimental physicists built micro-electronics in Norman that became part of Atlas, one of the two most powerful particle detectors at CERN. The instruments were designed to detect par-ticles that can disappear in an instant. Much like the Standard Model predicted the Higgs boson, supersymmetry theory anticipates a host of new particles that should show up in accelerator collisions. This may be discovered at CERN or elsewhere. Baer and colleagues are working on a new paper that will propose the concept of radia-tive natural supersymmetry that accounts for the latest experimental data and predicts where superparticles should be found. Its part of the natural scientific process: experi-mental data is king, and its up to theorists to explain the data through mathematical models and to predict the outcome of future experiments. Baer was drawn to physics as a young man growing up in Wisconsin because it held the exciting promise of the deepest level of knowledge thats available to humanity. We try to take it a step at a time and push back the frontiers, he said, sitting in a chair behind an office desk with multiple layers of scattered papers. In my lifetime, were not going to know the ultimate theory. But we may learn that supersymmetry exists and that would be huge. It is in a sense shocking that humans can conceive of nature at its most fundamental level, while many of those conceptions become verified by actual data.

humankinds most proven understanding about what makes up the basic stuff of the universe. Its the furthest extension of what we all learn in middle school that things are made of molecules, which are made of atoms, which are made of protons, electrons, etc. The Higgs boson is associated with the Higgs field, which has been described as a kind of universal, invisible molasses. Imag-ine a stone (an elementary particle) dropping into a bucket of it. It picks up mass passing through it, but a few particles dont. For Baer, the University of Oklahomas Homer L. Dodge professor of high energy physics, laboratory confirmation of the particle was great news. More importantly, the bosons mass fell within a narrow range predicted by his specialization supersym-metry physics. If the Higgs bosons mass had been out-side that range (for the record, roughly 125 gigaelectronvolts), it could have overturned more than 25 years of his work and his co-authored, post-graduate textbook, Weak

Scale Supersymmetry: From Superfields to Scattering Events. Cambridge University Press published it based on Baers record as a leading theorist in the field. My book would have been out to sea, he said. Born in the 1970s, supersymmetry theory competes among several others to build upon where the Standard Model mathematically falls apart. Its the leading candidate for the next big thing in particle physics. The Standard Model, for example, cant fully account mathematically for the effects of gravity and doesnt explain the known phenomenon of dark matter, a mysterious material in the cosmos that makes up most of the universes mass. Supersymmetry, however, builds on the Standard Model and predicts a range of new matter/particle states, such as squarks and leptons, known as superparticles, that could augment the Standard Models shortcom-ings, if proven by experiment. Baer and associate professor Chung Kao are the two theoretical physicists at OUs

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James GrimsleyBuildingBirds of Prey

If James Grimsley were born 100 years ago, more than likely hed have been in his garage, arms dotted with grease, tinkering on a horseless carriage he was building from scratch. The early 20th century automobile boom is the analogy Grimsley draws upon to describe the state of the unmanned aer-ial vehicle (UAV) industry today. Dozens of small companies and garage labs are cre-ating new technologies and spawning new ideas due to the relatively low entry cost of creating small-scale UAVs. Grimsley is well beyond the tinkering stage. He is president and CEO of Design Intelligence Inc., a Norman company with clients that include the Air Force and For-tune 100 and 500 companies. Among its projects, Design Intelligence designed a prototype Perching Micro Air Weapon for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The UAV mimics the shape of a hawk-like bird in flight to throw off suspicion in sur-veillance missions, such as finding an enemy target. The perching aspect would allow it to conserve power while still on watch.

Pramode VermaHiding Secrets

Secret codes make the information society go round. They keep your medical records private when they fly through the Internet, and make sure youre the only one who knows the balance of your bank account. Hows that work? Encryption is the tool that turns computer data into secrets. It jumbles the data, twisting readable infor-mation into gibberish. It can only be made useful again by the holder of the right com-puter key to unlock it. The problem is that all data encryp-tion methods are based on mathematical formulas. So, given enough time and com-puter power, anyone can snatch the key. That goes not only for identity thieves, but for data miners trying to heist a corpora-tions competitive advantage or interna-tional spies sleuthing for military secrets. A University of Oklahoma-Tulsa researcher, however, is working to help refine a new unbreakable encryption method: quantum cryptography. It works by employing physics instead of mathematics for secrecy. Specifically, it encodes information using photons, the elementary particles of light. To send a message, researchers can pick a specific polarity for a photon, such as vertical or horizontal. Those positions can stand in for 1s and 0s, which form the basis of com-puter language language that contains the message or data. Due to the laws of quantum mechanics, when someone intercepts a photon-based message, just reading the message alters the photons position, ruining the message. And unlike data on the Internet, photon-based data cant be copied.

The OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center was the first laboratory to demonstrate the feasibility of a three-stage protocol for quantum cryptography. The team included Pramode Verma, an OU electrical and computer engineering professor, Professor Subhash Kak from Oklahoma State Univer-sity and Professor Yuhua Chen of the Uni-versity of Houston. Based on Kaks theory, the method could end code-cracking as we know it. Even if you had an infinite number of years and unlimited power in computers, Verma said, it can never be broken. Verma notes that in an information society, infor-mation is wealth. Like money, it needs to be protected sometimes and used in others. Information is valuable when it moves and it needs to be protected, and we need to do that, Verma said. We cannot simply lock it up in a safe or in a desk and be happy about it because its most useful when its made available at the right place where its needed hence the importance of cryptography.


It can also explode up close to a target, if needed. The company has unveiled a commer-cial version (sans weapon) called the Mk.4, which weighs 4 pounds and has a 50-inch wingspan, in anticipation of moves under- way in Congress and federal agencies to eventually open up Americas skies for civilian UAVs as early as 2015. Currently, only public agencies such as the U.S. Border Patrol are f lying remotely piloted vehicles in unrestricted airspace. The future of UAVs is wide open: pipe- and power-line inspection, weather research, wildfire monitoring. Research-

ers are working on collision-avoidance and autonomous f light that could lead to a future where self-guiding UAVs zip by in the skies delivering packages and cargo. Grimsley is optimistic about Oklahomas chances of becoming a Silicon Valley of small UAV development. In June, the Department of Homeland Security selected a site near Fort Sill for unmanned aircraft testing. Its investigating their use for public safety, such as search and rescue operations. Oklahoma State University is the only university in the nation to offer a Ph.D. pro-gram in unmanned aerial vehicles. Grims-ley credits Gov. Mary Fallin and others for

adopting a unified statewide approach aimed at launching a thriving UAV indus-try in the state. We have a one-Oklahoma approach, he said. Our major universities are work-ing together, we have our National Guard working with us, and we have all our indus-try pulling together. Unmanned f light is a new era, and Grimsley says hes lucky to be part of it. Things dont happen very often where we see this huge science, engineering and industry opportunity occurring at the same time that could be very profound. So for me, its an exciting time. PH

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Nearly half of the country is about to embark on an annual New Years resolution to get healthy. Fitness facilities are preparing for Januarys deluge of new members people motivated to begin the new year by kicking some bad habits and shedding some excess weight. But why then are these resolutions to improve our health, arguably the most important com-mitments we can make to ourselves, often aban-doned before Valentines Day?


Applied Theory

The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TTM) a model that conceptualizes the process of intentional behavorial change may be applied to organize the action required to get healthy. This approach is broken into five stages of change and

assumes that biological, psychological and social factors all contrib-ute to a humans well-being. In the pre-contemplation stage, we are unaware of or disin-terested in the need for change. Once we recognize that need, we progress to contemplation, then on to the preparation stage. It is during these early stages of the journey that Dr. Krishna encourages an examination of our motivation. Examine what the motivating force is behind your desire to make a change, Dr. Krishna says. Find the inner meaning and the true purpose for you. Explore how your life is going to be improved by becoming healthier. It is OK for some of your motivation to be external, such as to make a change in your life for the benefit of your family or a cause you are passionate about. However, when your motivation is only external, such as to impress others, then you wont have nearly as powerful a transformative and lasting change as one that comes from an internal source.

According to Dr. R. Murali Krishna, president and chief operating officer of Integris Mental Health in Oklahoma City, proper motivation is the key factor for making a positive health transformation. Most importantly, Dr. Krishna says, the motivational force needs to be less about how others see us and more about how we see ourselves.

Dr. R. Murali Krishna, president and COO of Integris Mental Health and the James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, has a consuming pas-sion for the interrelationship of mind, body and spirit. Below: the Transtheo-retical Model of Behavior Change

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- Dr. R. Murali Krishna

Taking that first step toward getting healthy, the action phase, and the subsequent maintenance stage of the health regime may require the most external support. Emilee Bounds, health and wellness director at Oklahoma Citys downtown YMCA, says that during the first 12 weeks of a new exercise plan, establishing good habits is essential. Most of the changes taking place in the first few weeks are neurological, Bounds says. You begin to see physi-ological changes in 12 to 16 weeks. Strength training helps increase muscle mass. And the greater the muscle mass, the greater the resting metabolic rate may be. In other words, metabolism is more efficient with more muscle. A combination of aerobic exercise that helps burn calories important to weight loss and strength training that adds muscle mass will help you see results more quickly. Health professionals caution anyone starting a new health regi-men to anticipate a wall, or perhaps a series of walls, which present

themselves in the forms of motivational challenges, physical stam-ina, and the support systems required to achieve the goal. Bounds says to expect setbacks, but not to give up. If you miss a week at the gym, dont be embarrassed. We want you to keep coming back, and we want to celebrate your accomplishments with you, she says. Just as motivation is the first step toward getting healthier, it is also often the first force to lose momentum. Health professionals recommend having a buddy or trainer to help support and moti-vate you. Establish a clear list of realistic goals and the steps you need to take to achieve them. Take photos of yourself and journal the process. Celebrate your successes and reward yourself along the way. Change is a long-term journey, Dr. Krishna says. Permanent changes come in small steps. The sacrifices that you are making are good for you, and you richly deserve the short- and long-term rewards of good health.

Working Out at Work

Corporations have begun to join the vital support network required for a healthier community. A healthier staff results in less absenteeism and reduced health costs, and companies with fitness centers or other fitness-related programs realize

measurable benefits in terms of both recruitment and retention.

Group exercise at Chesapeakes health center. The companys Living Well program offers employees a financial incentive for living healthy, active lifestyles.



Chesapeake Energy led the way in Oklahoma City when its corporate fitness center opened in 2003 on its main campus. This was no cloistered company gym; this was an opulent, multi-level, 72,000-square-foot health center with sunlight pouring through banks of windows. The facility is open to employees and their fami-lies and includes a junior Olympic-sized pool, rock-climbing wall, basketball and racquetball courts and cardio, weight and cycling rooms. Outside the facility there is a track, athletic field and sand volleyball court. The company took well-being a step further by col-laborating with Dr. Krishna to develop the Your Life Matters pro-gram to address employees emotional health as well. Chesapeake has a strong commitment to wellness, which results in benefits for our employees and our business, says Colleen Dame, director of wellness for Chesapeake.From a business per-spective, our emphasis on health results in medical insurance pre-miums that trend lower than national averages, and our employees take fewer sick days than industry standards. Employees also tell us that the healthier they are, the more energy they have.The greatest value of our wellness programs, however, are the individual lives that are changed. From quitting tobacco use, preventing a heart attack, reducing stress or losing weight, our employees can choose to live better lives. Their health and ultimately their lives matters a great deal to us. But we dont all work for big corporations with state-of-the-art fitness centers, so Bounds encourages health seekers to explore other possibilities. If your work schedule doesnt allow a break for a full workout, bring your tennis shoes to the office and take a 10-minute walk with a co-worker. Walking meetings are also becoming popular in todays corporate culture. When appropriate, business meetings may be conducted during a walk around the building as opposed to sitting around a conference table. Exercise is a good mood booster, Dr. Krishna says. When the body moves, circulation improves and the mind feels better.

Its a Mind-Body-Spirit ThingA healthy New Years resolution should include a commitment to simultaneously improving physical and mental health. One of the biggest challenges in maintaining physical fitness is emotional eating, which ranks high on the list of causes for obesity. Emotional eating is not motivated by a need for nourish-ment; it often occurs in response to emotional and spiritual hunger. If you feed unresolved feelings with food and alcohol, Dr. Krishna says, then your own natural resources of resilience, vibrancy and healing are not allowed to blossom. Your mind and body thus become dysfunctional as a result. According to recent mental health surveys, 50 percent of our overall happiness may be attributed to genetics. Surprisingly, only 10 percent of our happiness depends upon life experiences. That

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The greatest value of our wellness programs,... are the individual lives that are changed.

-colleen Dame, Chesapeake Director of Wellness

Lori Mathews, a dietitian at Deaconess Hospital, offers10 simple ways to eat healthier

Utilize apps or websites that can estimate and track calorie intake for weight maintenance and/or weight loss.

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1 Eat smaller portions.2 Dont skip meals.3 Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats.4 Eat a wide variety of food.5 Decrease intake of refined sugars and starches.6 Avoid hydrogenated veg-etable oils, those transfats

found in many commer-cially prepared foods.

7 Pay attention to internal cues; stop eating when you no longer feel hungry.

8 Avoid emotional eating.9 Stay hydrated with good quality water.


leaves 40 percent of our happiness to be determined by our own volition, our own will. What attitude you have about life, how you perceive and process events and people, and how you react to life is within your own control, Dr. Krishna says. You can choose to be happy. Although emotional eating may mani-fest from a different type of hunger and therefore require a different strategy for curbing an emotional appetite, there are other simple ways to adjust our diets in support of an overall commitment to bet-ter health. In our busy lives, we may eat our meals on the go driving in the car or at our desks while working. Invariably, our sense of taste dulls throughout the eating pro-cess, which can lead to mindless eating. To nourish our nourishment, we need to slow down and take the time to appreciate the food. Look at the food you are about to eat, Dr. Krishna says. Think about your food: think about where it came from; who worked for it; how it nourishes your body; appreciate it visually; enjoy the fra-grance. Enjoy food with all of your senses, and savor it before you swallow it. Practice mindful eating. On average, it takes the brain 20 min-utes or longer to realize that our stomachs are full. Therefore, unintentional weight gain may result from those extra 20 min-utes or so of eating that our bodies do not really need. Simply slowing down the eat-ing process can result in better weight management. Regardless of what exercises we employ to fulfill our respective New Years resolu-tions, changing our lifestyles to live and eat healthier may invoke tremendous fear and a desire to abandon the process before we even begin. But if we can accept challenge as transitional as well as transformational, Dr. Krishna says, then we can keep going. You will want to slip back into your old comfort zone, Dr. Krishna says, but you must set up a new comfort zone. Find the motivation within yourself, not because you want to do it for others, but because you want to do it for yourself. You deserve to achieve your fullest potential.

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Left: Emilee Bounds, teaching a spin class at the downtown Oklahoma City YMCA.

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Find the motivation within yourself, not because you want to do it for others, but because you want to do it for yourself.

- Dr. R. Murali Krishna

Damon Lane gives Jackson Hole a thumbs up.


WINTERTRAVELADVISORY

By Mark Beutler

SPENDING A FEW DAYS ON A BEACH SOAKING UP THE SUN, ENJOYING AN ADULT BEVER-AGE OR TWO, FEELING THE SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES thats my idea of a perfect escape from an Oklahoma winter. But its difficult to predict what the season has in store for us. Some days have been so similar to spring that new blossoms bloomed as if they knew what they were doing. On the flip side, weve been holed up in our homes for days on end as copious snow and ice kept us from our routines. Either way, a winter vacation from the post-holiday doldrums may be just whats needed. Theres a lot of talk about the weather in Oklahoma, so we polled those who talk about it most of all those familiar TV faces who keep us informed on what to expect from the weather ahead to get the inside scoop on their favorite getaways this time of year.


Damon LaneKOCO-TV MeteorologistJackson Hole, Wyoming I am a huge fan of the mountains and skiing. I have about three months to enjoy the fresh powder and bluebird days (trans-lated skier lingo: sunny afternoons). I have many ski resorts I enjoy, but my favorite is Jackson Hole, Wyoming. You literally take a step back in time to what life was like dur-ing the Wild West days. Upon arriving at Jackson Hole Air-port youre met with a test of how good the braking action is, because its a short run-way and the only commercial airport in a national park. You walk outside and get an amazing view of the Grand Tetons as well as a true test of how cold western Wyoming can be. Leaving the airport, you are likely to come across a herd of buffalo taking their time walking across the street or as I call it, a Wyoming traffic jam! The town is amazing: wooden side-walks and a community still true to living the slow life. You wont find any Walmart here, and the locals are just fine with that. My main love, however, is the moun-tain. Jackson Hole is the most challenging mountain to ski in the Rockies. When you say Ive skied The Big One, youre often met with many people asking So whats it like? Jackson is out in the middle of nowhere. No major cities nearby means you dont get the city crowds, and no one ends up in Wyo-

ming because they got lost. You have to want to go there. I usually spend a week at a time there. The final day of skiing can be sad, but at the same time Im already counting the days until I can return again.

Jeff GeorgeKOKH-TV MeteorologistWheeling, West Virginia For my family, Oglebay Park in Wheel-ing, West Virginia, is a great place to experi-ence a winter season and visit some family. Oglebay is situated on 1,700 acres of hills in every direction. They have a huge lodge with an indoor pool, several restau-rants and plenty of fireplaces where you can relax and slurp down the best hot chocolate on the planet. We prefer to stay in one of the dozens of private cottages, mainly so the kids can make a lot of noise. You can relax in the spa while taking in the scenery, but

there are too many outdoorsy things to do, so cabin fever is never an option. When there is plenty of snow pack, you have to hit the slopes at the Wilson Ski Lodge. No worries if you cant ski or snow board just grab a tube or toboggan and head down the hill! I like to top off the weekend with a little black and gold. Heinz Field and the city of Pittsburgh is a short, one-hour drive to watch the Steelers play pro football at its finest!

Buffalo stroll: Wyomings version of a traffic jam.

Jeff George does some warmer-weather exploring.


time experience. We spent time with our son at the Bahai holy places and gardens and other communities in Israel. I was back in the States immediately after, mak-ing plans for the opening of the new I-40 Crosstown. But that time spent abroad will always stand out as one of my favorite win-ter vacations.

Karen CarneyWill Rogers World AirportSpokespersonVail, ColoradoIts almost impossible to tell when a major snowstorm will impact Oklahomas travel, so getting away on a winter vacation isnt always easy. But when I can, amazingly, I enjoy snow skiing. The fresh air, the physical activity, the snow it all makes for a magical break from the Oklahoma winter. What is really great is getting up early before others make it to the slopes. The crispness in the air, the quiet; it is just breathtaking. Colorado is my favorite destination. I think it goes back to when I was a kid, going to Vail with my father, and him teaching me to ski. Those father-daughter memories still come f looding back, and when I go ski-ing I am a child all over again. These days with work and a hectic life, I dont get to go as often as I would like. It has probably been about four winters since I have gone skiing; but if all goes as planned I am making a trip this year.

THE SNOW SWEPT IN QUICKLY. Visibility was, at best, very poor. Then the announcement: Children will be taken down the mountain on snow cats. All adults must find their way down. I frantically looked around the rustic building that was perched halfway up the mountain, but it was too late for an instructor. I glanced out the window at the raging blizzard. A mix of dread and fear seized my wife Mary, and me. This was our first time on a skiing vacation. The trip down the mountain was a fascinating experience. One good thing about the near-zero visibility was that we were unable to see just how high up we were. Then there was the wrong turn onto a Black Diamond slope. I quickly learned you can actually roll, tumble and slide long distances down a radical incline with absolutely no body control at all and still survive. The next day I decided to take a lesson on learning to master the mountain. It was a short lesson. The line I remember so well came from my instructor right before I crashed into a group of ski students that were the rope tow. Her voice has echoed in my mind ever since: You are going to kill someone! Was it great? Oh yes! Would we go again and again? Yes! And we did!

Keith, Anissa, Chase and Terri Angier in Haifa, Israel

Terri AngierOklahoma Department ofTransportation SpokespersonIsraelThis will be my 24th winter weather season at the state Department of Transportation. Because we never know when our roads and travel will be impacted, it is nearly impossible for me to take a vacation during that time. However, there have been a few family events when I have been able to get away for a week or so. One of those rare family occasions was last year when my family and I visited Israel around Christmas. It has now become my favorite destination during the winter. My son, Chase, was serving at the Bahai World

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A view of Nazareth and the towering cupola of the Church of the Annunciation

Center in Haifa, Israel, and we visited him for a week. This was our third visit, but the first one in the winter and we absolutely loved it! The temperatures were rather mild for winter and the experience was unmatched. On Christmas Eve we attended late night services in Nazareth at the Church of Annunciation, which was a once-in-a-life-


SPACES | Discerning Design

By Lauren HammackPhotos by Brandon Snider

A ModernRenaissance


Before Sudderth purchased the home, the California Ranch house sat vacant following a fire that destroyed much of the structure. Sudderth recalls having been familiar with the house from the

outside, and when the opportunity to purchase the property became available he was intrigued by the prospect of starting almost from square one. For Sudderth, a native Oklahoman who has been remodeling and reselling homes his entire adult life, design inspiration often occurs organi-cally, as part of the remodeling or construction process. He demonstrates a keen eye for color, design and use of space at every turn. With the freedom to reconsider doorways, room perim-eters and other areas of the home from which he could optimize space and function, he has made several excellent tradeoffs. Im not exactly sure what kind of name to give the design of this house, Sudderth admits. I usu-ally refer to it as midcentury modern.

Renaissance If every home tells a story, the Nichols Hills home of Randy Sudderth could convey an epic account of triumph over tragedy. For Sudderth, owner of Sudderth Design, this is a central theme to many of the homes he has transformed throughout his career as a professional remodeler.



Storage is a major feature in the home, and Sudderth worked with Suburban Cabinet Shop to disguise much of it as cabinetry. Several drawers in the kitchen pull out to reveal miniature refrigerators for chilling wine or appetizers. Others conceal waste bins or provide deep storage for pots and pans. Even electrical outlets are ensconced within cabinetry or drawers, leaving an uninterrupted design profile.

Perhaps the most dramatic acquisition of space came as a result of extending the back of the home by about 10 feet, transforming a nar-row galley kitchen into a spacious, illuminated area with an expansive marbled island in the center. The added space also transformed a small breakfast area into an inviting sitting room, perfect for catching up on the news with the morning paper or on the flat-screen televi-sion that sits opposite a cozy pair of oversized velvet chairs.


Emerging from Sudderths design is a genuine appreciation for texture. Deep pile area rugs, velvet and leather furnishings, marble tile detailing on bathroom walls and even gravel edging in the driveway suggest that Sudderths home provides a very tactile experience. I do love texture, Sudderth says. A lot of the furniture and accessories in here are things Ive had for years. They all just seemed to come together in this house.

Left: Sudderth loved the effect of the homes Galvalume metal roofing so much that he brought some of the material inside and began to imagine what it might look like as a fireplace surround. The remarkable result has a decidedly modern flavor.

Much of the homes original configuration of walls and door-ways was re-thought, resulting in dramatic shifts in lighting that the previous layout did not afford. In particular, the living room now fully opens to the kitchen and TV room.

Some elements of the home, which had been well maintained and finely appointed before the fire, remained workable, like the oak flooring that Renaissance Hardwood Floors stripped and re-stained to a lighter finish than the original.

The destruction of the attic presented an opportunity for Sudderth to raise the homes original, 8-foot ceilings to 10 feet in most of the house and to a vaulted 14-foot ceiling in the dining room, which allows the necessary height for a large and intriguing light fixture over the dining room table.



Three feet were sacrificed from the front guest bedroom, from which Sudderth gained a hallway off the master bedroom. At the end of the hallway and adjacent to the new master closet, Sudderth cre-ated a space for a full-sized, stackable washer/dryer combination a much more forgiving location for laundry duty than its previous station just off the kitchen on the far end of the house.


Below and right: Both of the homes bathrooms glisten with marble detailing. The main bathroom is stunningly appointed with floor-

to-ceiling deep chocolate marble. The master bath, designed with Carrera marble, represents another remodel of the original floor plan, incorporating the square footage from the original master

closet to create a more spacious room with ample storage.

Randy SudderthSudderth reclaimed an outdoor gar-den space that had begun to languish during the homes vacancy, enclosing it into the floor plan and creating a fully appointed master closet with generous, out-of-view storage, a makeup table and a center island. He didnt cut corners. The same atten-tion to finish details is present here: fine crown molding, custom cabi-netry and marble, quality hardware, pocket doors, hardwood flooring and designer lighting.

As with each property he buys and remodels, Sudderth has been involved in each phase of the renovation process. Remarkably, he doesnt draw blueprints or f loor plans. Instead, he relies on his gut to tell his direction, designing exclusively for himself and not for a particular client. The cool thing about doing your own house is you can do whatever you want. You can try different things, he says. You cant do that when youre working exclusively with one client, he adds, noting that, when he has transformed a space, he expects to sell it and move to the next project. In every case, I invest my own money to take a house to the next level, so I want to get it right, he notes. Mission accomplished.


TRAVEL | Getting Away

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By Elaine Warner

Get your Mardi Gras mask on and, in just

over a six-hour drive, you can be in the heart

of a whole different world! Theres a lot of Mardi Gras magic and loads of great food in

Shreveport, Louisiana.


Clockwise from top: Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier; red beans and rice at Marilynns Place; essential supplies at Tubbs Hardware in Bossier City; little participant at the Gemini float loading party; Fertittas famous muffy; a four-legged reveler

PHOTOS: RED BEANS AND RICE AND LITTLE PARTICIPANT BY ELAINE WARNER; ALL OTHERS COURTESY SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CONVENTION & TOURIST BUREAU



I LOVE THE EVERYBODY WELCOME ATMOSPHERE of the celebrations in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. The carnival season kicks off with the Twelfth Night party on January 5 and takes its last gasp on Fat Tuesday,

February 12. Thats the day of the Krewe of Aesclepius Childrens Parade and, late that night, celebrants gather on the Texas Street Bridge over the Red River to toast the end of Mardi Gras. Krewes (Mardi Gras organizations) pro-mote the seasonal celebration with parades and parties. The bigges

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