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Contents | Features

September

54A Story in ProgressFamilies aren’t defined by their current homes, nor houses

by their current occupants. But when both evolve in complement, the results can be magical.

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Out on a LimbMatt and Erica Hogan fell under the

spell of the Costa Rican rainforest and worked magic of their own: verdant

treetop village Finca Bellavista.

39Just 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.

50Smaklig Måltid!

Builder, chef and all-around master of the kitchen Anders Carlson shares a simple family recipe for a centuries-

old staple of Swedish cuisine.

86A 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.

99Mercury Falling

Wave goodbye to the heat wave – and prepare to greet the rich hues,

glittering embellishments and overall aura of glamour that herald the advent

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Family StoryYou 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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LettersFrom the Editor 16

SpritzOut on a Limb 18

DetailsHit the Books! 20

Pursuits Visual 22

Performance 26Events 30

Calendar 36

WanderlustJust Say Spa 39

A Warm Welcome 44

FareTaking Flight 46

You Must Remember This... 48Smaklig Måltid! 50Garden Goodies 52

SpacesA Story in Progress 54

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Living WellEco-Services Rendered 69

The Healing Power of Forgiveness 73Sharing Expertise in a Sister State 77

Music to Help Heal 81Tradition vs. Technology 84

MarketplaceA New and Greener Season 86

Maximize Neglected Benefits 90

GlimpseDesign on a Dream 92

The Other Side of Dr. Ann Ackerman 96

Designers’ NotebookMercury Falling 99

Out & AboutParty Directory 113

Last LaughFashion Rewind 126

Last LookLinda Barry 128

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Letters | From the Editor

A 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 lead-ing 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-a-kind 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 fu-ture, 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 tremen-dous 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

Five years ago, Erica Hogan’s workweek consisted primar-ily 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 Kim-bo Slice, calls a tree house in the rain forest “home.” When Matt suffered a broken arm during a roofing job, he de-cided 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 con-servation of native species and the natural environment. The contrast between the uncertain early days of their develop-ment 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 Jumbo-Tron 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.

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Hit the Books!By Lauren Hammack This 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!

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.

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, published by KnopfOur 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 RizzoliIconic luxury designer Ralph Lauren does nothing halfway, so when he set about compiling a photo-graphic 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

Vintage Cocktails by Brian van Flandern, published by AssoulineBrian van Flandern, a Michelin three-star mixolo-gist, inspires readers to raise a glass in celebration of the classics: the Kamikaze, Sidecar, Man O’ War and many more star in this colorfully photo-graphed 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 AssoulinePerhaps 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 remark-able destinations and most famous travelers, in a photographic tribute to wanderlust.

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Oklahomans and Space by Bill Moore, published by the Oklahoma Historical SocietySomething 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. UllmannYou 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 differ-ence between a narthex and a clerestory.

In the Spirit of Capri by Pamela Fiori, published by AssoulineWhat 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.

Shooting from the Hip: Photographs and Essays by J. Don Cook, published by University of Oklahoma PressAward-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.

PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION The Children of Oklahoma: Sons and Daughters of the Red Earthby M.J. Alexander, published by SW PublishingTraversing 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 by Richard C. Rattenbury, published by University of Oklahoma PressDespite 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 bronc-busters and bullriders.

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Pursuits | Visual

A 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 oc-curs in unusually small increments. The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition will get an im-mense 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 auc-tion, meaning bidders will not know what others have of-fered. 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 pur-chase $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 en-riching 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 hap-pen and moves us toward a more creative community… one foot at a time.

INCH BY INCHBy Steve Gill

Michael Jones, “Iris”

Romy Owens, “Hang on to yourself”

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 web-site or call OVAC at 879.2400.


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Pursuits | Visual

The Gallerycanvassing the area’s art

By Steve Gill

WAYS AND MEANSjrbartgallery.com, 528.6336Jonathan Hils’ intricate, delicate sculptures are fabricated from nu-merous 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 CAKESokcmoa.com, 236.3100Explorations of his Mexican and Italian roots, commentaries on his ex-periences 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 SANCTUMnationalcowboymuseum.org, 478.2250The 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-DOoklahomaheritage.com, 235.4458The 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.

POP GOES THE MUSEUMou.edu/fjjma, 325.3272Already 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 begin-ning of a collaboration between Rauschenberg and Grosman’s compa-ny, 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.

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EGOT THE GOODSarmstrongauditorium.org, 285.1010Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar-, Tony-, Pulitzer- and Golden Globe-winning (he’s pretty good, you know) composer Marvin Hamlisch comes to Arm-strong Auditorium September 8 to direct the OKC Philharmonic in a transcendent evening of musical mastery called “The Gershwin Project.” COME FLY WITH MEcelebrityattractions.com, 800.869.1451Childhood’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 un-complicated 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.

GOT YOUR DAMMERUNGbrightmusic.orgBrightmusic Chamber Ensemble is beginning its season by revisiting the end of an era: “The Twi-light 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 HEARTpoteettheatre.com, 609.1023Sure, a tangled web we weave when first we prac-tice 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 BREAKSpasnorman.org, 307.9320Believe 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-STRUTTERSjewelboxtheatre.org, 521.1786We know a thing or two about them: they were a girl-group sensation back in the day, they’re reunit-ing 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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THE FIRST BOWokcphilharmonic.org, 232.7575A 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 master-pieces 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 Wag-ner, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and more during 2011’s Grand Opening Night, September 24 at the OKC Civic Center.

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NAVIGATING THE THORNSuco.edu/broadway, 974.3375 You don’t necessarily need a cast of hundreds or an intricately constructed subma-rine-slash-laboratory-slash-nightclub set or a showstopping pyrotechnic finish to cap-tivate audiences; a single park bench, a script commingling wry humor with wrench-ing 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.

ES MUY CALIENTEcanterburyokc.com, 232.7464An 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? Canter-bury Choral Society gets fired up for fall with “Latin Rhythms” October 1 at the OKC Civic Center. LET THERE BE ROCKokcu.edu/music/omt.aspx, 208.5227Speaking of passion… the last days of the Lamb of God play out (and we do mean play) with gus-to 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 PANTRYcarpentersquare.com, 232.6500Nobody 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 PIONEERokctheatrecompany.org, 297.2264Cowboys 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 MARVELOUStheatre.ou.edu, 325.4101At 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-Octo-ber 2 in the Rupel Jones Theatre. AND HIP-HOORAYcityrep.com, 848.3761If it seems counterintuitive that the smallest in-terpersonal 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 eth-nicity. CityRep and TheatreOCU team up to cel-ebrate “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” September 16-October 2 in the OKC Civic Center.

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The Oklahoma City metro is among the largest in the country, but it’s a great big world out there, and the ben-efits of a broader horizon for all of us who live in it should

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MARCH 22Larry Nichols“The Future of Energy”A native of Oklahoma City, Larry Nichols is co-founder and Execu-tive 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 19Michael 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-au-thor 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 Supple-ment and the Daily Telegraph.

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SOUL JUNCTIONlyrictheatreokc.com, 524.9310If 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 Hil-ton, the fundraising fete titled “At the Corner of Broadway and Soul” features dinner, auctions, a perfor-mance by the Burton Band and live entertainment from the musical comedy’s cast as well as its direc-tor, stage and film star Billy Porter. Ask about raffle packages!

STEP UPaidswalkokc.org Lao-Tzu knew the way to make progress in even the longest jour-ney 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 STROKESoklahomariverevents.org, 552.4040That’s what it takes to move the boat – at least, to move it with suf-ficient 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 com-petitions, 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 spec-tacular weekend.

TALE SPINNERSartscouncilokc.com, 270.4848They collaborate, you listen, every-body 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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Ourense Ourense, founded by the Romans, still retains bits of that 2,000-year-old occupation – including bits of an old Roman spa. People come regu-larly to the springs to fill jugs with the hot mineral waters or to visit spas that take advantage of the liq-uid 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 Este-vo 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 Re-naissance 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, hydromas-sage, cool and warm pools with a variety of jets and fountains and chang-ing colored lights. In addition, there was a pediluvium – a path of smooth pebbles with foot and calf showers of cold water – a Sensations Shower al-ternating cold and hot water, Japanese tub, sauna, terrace solarium, out-door whirlpool, foot scrub, ice fountain and a relaxation area with ther-mal 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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Santo Estevo was also the spot to experi-ence another Galician custom – the Quei-mada. With roots in the mystic Celtic past of the area, today the ritual is enjoyed for the camaraderie rather than its origi-nal pagan purpose – to banish evil spirits. The only spirits present are in a large clay bowl of punch. Made from Orujo (a Gali-cian liqueur), fruit, herbs, sugar and cof-fee 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 toast-ed one another at the conclusion of our amazing trip. “Viva España!”

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Isla de la Toja The Galician coast of northwest Spain is rugged and incised with estuaries – a wonder-land 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 up-dated. 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 ar-rangement 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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Wanderlust | Close Encounters

By Elaine Warner

The soothing waters of Hot Springs will wash your cares away

A Warm WelcomeHot 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 bath-houses 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 showcas-ing Hot Springs’ golden age. Restaurants, galleries, attrac-tions and shopping complete the area while Lake Hamil-ton and environs offer more recreation and relaxation.

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Here are a few Hot Springs restaurants I’ve enjoyed:

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood and Belle Arti Ristorante These two eater-ies 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 mozza-rella 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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Luxury on the Lake Lookout Point Lakeside Inn is situated above the shores of Lake Ham-ilton. 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 gour-met delights.

Good, Clean Fun 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 multi-story 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 Re-vival Quapaw Bathhouse has been converted to a com-plex of communal thermal pools, private bathing areas and a contemporary spa. Some of the treatments sound-ed 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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Fare | Matters of Taste

The idea behind the gastropub movement is startlingly sim-ple: 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 of-ten, 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 Eng-land 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 Brew-house, 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 win-dows 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 incarna-tions, 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 vegeta-bles and black truffle oil mashed potatoes, served with a slice of jalapeno corn-bread. It is comfort food for any season. All this fare is augmented by an impressive lineup from the bar, includ-ing many Brewhouse beers on tap, as well as wines and whiskeys. Black-bird’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

By Kent AndersonPhoto by K.O. Rinearson

There is no Sam at the piano at Paseo Grill, and no Hum-phrey Bogart mournfully ask-

ing him to play it again. Still, the spirit of the film “Casablanca” and its most well-known song live at one of Oklaho-ma City’s favorite destinations for food and drink. As Thyme Goes By is a playful trib-ute to one of the cocktail’s ingredients, and a nod to the classic movie, a favor-ite of Paseo Grill owners Joe Jung-mann and Lesley Rawlinson. This new cocktail, exclusive to the restau-rant, combines Grey Goose La Poire vodka, St. Germain liqueur, lime juice, lemongrass, simple syrup and of course, fresh thyme. This bright and distinctive con-coction does its best to channel Bogey and Bergman and Rick’s Café Améri-cain. But there may be an even deep-er meaning here: after sampling this fresh cocktail, perhaps time will sim-ply float by.

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Fare | A la Carte

Swedish Meatballs2 1/4 lbs ground beef (85% lean beef recommended)1 c bread crumbs1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped1 t white pepper1 1/2 t paprika1/2 t salt1 1/2 c low-fat milk2 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.

PotatoesBoil small Yukon Gold potatoes in a pot loaded with fresh dill and salt until a knife glides easily into them.

Smaklig Måltid!The Swedish meatball is a European culinary delight that

has been happily evolving for more than two-and-a-half cen-turies. 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 Ter-ry 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 Ital-ian 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.


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Fare | From Our Kitchen

By Tina RedechaPhoto by Mia Blake

Usually at this time of year, my gardener friends are desper-ately trying to deal with an ex-

cess 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 variet-ies of fare from simple sautéed side dish-es to casseroles to decadent desserts. In breads and cakes, yellow or green zuc-chini squash can easily substitute for carrots, adding a little extra nuttiness. I came up with this recipe when a neigh-bor 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 sit-ting in the refrigerator overnight, served with morning coffee. Don’t be overly con-cerned with exact quantities or cooking time. The bread may be moister or drier without losing any of its flavor… it’s fool-proof and forgiving!

Zucchini Bread1 1/4 c flour3/4 c sugar1 t baking powder 1 t salt 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg3/4 c walnuts - chopped2 eggs1/2 c cooled melted butter or vegetable oil1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream1 t vanilla extract 1 t citrus zest - optional1 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

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• 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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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.

A Story in Progress



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 under-stand 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 over-tones, and was built in 1961 by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. It passed through multiple owners, eventually falling into foreclo-sure 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 court-yard 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.”




“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 al-ready 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 con-tractor Dale Robinette. Samia is a graphic designer, with an artist’s eye, and has worked hard to balance the home’s char-acter 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 in-credibly 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 wid-ened leading from the kitchen to the main outdoor courtyard. The pool area was complete-ly 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 discov-ered the original brick floors beneath the tile – the brick has now been restored throughout the kitchen.

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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.



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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Hot 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.

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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 ex-perience. 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 set-ting for a little extra touch.

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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.

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Face 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 Okla-homa, 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 condi-tions are ripe, i.e., lots of sun, lots of heat and surface water runoff con-tributing 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, fish-ing 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 sensi-tive to increases in sediment, temperature, contaminants and pollut-ants, 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 im-pact 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 pol-lination, insect pest control, prevention of soil erosion, water filtra-tion, waste absorption and breakdown, provision of shade and shel-ter, 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.

“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 val-ue 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 for-est 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 mar-kets,” where the sellers of commitments to preserve ecosystems – in-cluding, for example, landowners providing sustainably managed wetlands – might sell their commitments to buyers of these commit-ments, including developers who need to mitigate wetland losses. Recent developments in this area include the Office of Manage-ment and Budget and the Council on Environmental Quality’s initia-tion of an ongoing ecosystem policy dialogue with the EPA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Corps of Engineers, De-partment of Interior and other federal agencies. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the EPA have partnered in establish-ing 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 Depart-ment 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 frame-work for environmental markets anticipating potential market trad-ing in ecosystem services. The National Ecosystem Services Part-nership (NESP) is actively improving communication and informa-tion exchange between federal agencies regarding sustainability of



Be InformedTo read about our oxygen’s slimy roots, see: www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=origin-of-oxygen-in-atmosphere

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-and-presentations

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 Anthropo-genic Reactive Nitrogen,” see: conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aces/

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 conserva-tion, restoration, resource management and development decisions. So what is the value of an ecosystem service? In 2000, the Na-tional 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 some-thing we take for granted, and developing an investment and mar-ket 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.

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By R. Murali Krishna, M.D.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness

The blast rocked my office like a thousand-fold shockwave of thunder. Huge plate glass windows on the walkway be-tween my office building and St. Anthony Hospital shat-

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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 re-search has exploded around the topic of forgiveness. There’s a group, the Templeton Foundation Campaign for Forgiveness Re-search, focused on showing the hard science behind the healing power of forgiveness. The campaign conducted studies on vic-tims 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 trau-matized 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, alco-holism, depression, denial and hostility. Now studies are showing that such feelings also result in prema-ture death, high levels of toxicity in the human body, cardiovascu-lar 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 con-sumed 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.



Habits of the Heart Pains and hurts are part of existence, so it benefits all of us to develop habits and approaches to life that foster forgiveness.

Spiritual growth is the first habit. With the hope that a deeper spiritual life brings, we find a wellspring of new energy. By connecting with each other and the higher power through spiritual work, we engender posi-tive memories and experiences that can rejuvenate us – even in the darkest days.

Second, take action and serve others. Mothers Against Drunk Driving is the perfect example of this important approach. These victims have taken the horrible pain of loss and transformed it into a greater good, working to prevent others from facing the same tragedy. New life and new beginnings emerge.

Finally, learn to surround yourself with people who renew you, instead of draining you. Life is too short and too valuable to spend it with toxic people. Find relationships that are refreshing instead of wearisome.

The opposite is also true: When we forgive, it does a body and a spirit good. Forgiveness liberates us from the past. In forgiv-ing, you lighten your load, letting go of old baggage. This leads to a decrease in cardiovascular tension, a lower-ing 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 “re-decide” 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 dif-ferently 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 forgive-ness 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 pu-nitive higher power). STEP 2 – SHARING Traumatized individuals must share their agonies and diffi-culties with someone they trust; someone who can empathize – a spouse, friend, priest, doctor or therapist.

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 de-ciding 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 tremen-dous consequences.

Even with the tools of science, forgiveness will remain a mys-tery 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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Music to Help HealBy Kent Anderson

Photos by K.O. Rinearson Winston Churchill called depression “the black dog,” and he knew its rav-ages 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 mem-ber 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 pre-scribed by the Greek physician Asclepiades as early as 100 B.C. – but clinical re-search 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 posi-tive 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 “play-ing 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.”

TidbitIn 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 trans-formational quality for the audiences,” says the Council’s Rodger Harris. “DJ is a wonderful story-teller who reflects a mystic quality with both story and flute. It was a healing experience.”



It has been a long and occasionally winding road for Battiest to reach this point. Originally a music major and clas-sically trained oboist at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, she switched majors to psychology after a music profes-sor told her she “over-analyzed” every-thing. “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 decom-press. 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, seek-ing 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 In-dian 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 psychoanaly-sis, that is very pertinent, because very of-ten that is where a person will get blocked in their emotional development. Then we are able to move forward from that.”

DJ Battiest has found a therapeutic way to fuse her traditional Choctaw cul-ture with modern mental health prac-tices, 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

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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. 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 impos-sible 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 gar-den, 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-

A New and Greener Season By Kent Anderson

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 activi-ties 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 dedi-cation is at 10am in the bandshell.

The entire day’s festivities are free to the public, hosted by Devon Energy and the Myr-iad Gardens Foundation. More information is available at www.okcfestivalonthegreen.com.

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Left: The new bandshell is a space for many types of per-formances.

Right: New water features are located throughout the park, including this cascade.

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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 an-nounced, 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 be-come a permanent fixture of the Myriad Gardens. Nichols is also quick to point out that the botanical nature of the Myr-iad 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 an-other generation, he adds, “I think Dean McGee would be proud of what we have done here.”

Top: Oklahoma City residents and visitors enjoy the space alongside the Great Lawn on the north side of the park.

Bottom: A man with a vision: Larry Nichols

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While fans of HGTV’s reality series “Design Star” watch this month to see who wins the all-out inte-rior design competition, they are seeing the talent,

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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.”

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. The drama – of both design challenges and human relation-ships – 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 ulti-mately uplifting. “We weren’t notified of what was going to be happening un-til 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.”

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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 profes-sional 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 stand-ing. 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 Ed-mond 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 re-act 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? Tomor-row 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 for-ward, to take a chance. She pursued her dream, and the outcome of the “Design Star” competition is almost ir-relevant. 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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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 develop-ment 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 sit-ting 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 fa-vorite 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 pas-sionate 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.

In her role as CEO of Leadership Oklahoma, Dr. Ann Acker-man seems perfectly suited to fulfill her ongoing commit-ment 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 air-craft carrier with her along for the ride. She’s not someone for whom you’d likely have anything mono-grammed, 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.

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DETAILS | Hit the Books!, page 20The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Day-ton Duncan and Ken Burns ($32.50), published by Knopf | Ralph Lauren by Ralph Lauren ($50), published by Rizzoli | Vintage Cocktails by Bri-an 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 Southwest-ern Publishing | Shooting from the Hip: Photo-graphs and Essays by J. Don Cook ($29.95), published by University of Oklahoma Press | Arena Legacy: The Heritage of American Ro-deo 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 Pame-la Fiori ($45), published by Assouline.

Special thanks to our sources: Best of Books in Ed-mond, 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 Okla-homa City, 235.4410, www.painteddoor.com


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

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Hit the Books!By Lauren Hammack This 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!

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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.

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, published by KnopfOur 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!

Oklahomans and Space by Bill Moore, published by the Oklahoma Historical SocietySomething 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.

Ralph Lauren by Ralph Lauren, published by RizzoliIconic luxury designer Ralph Lauren does nothing halfway, so when he set about compiling a photo-graphic 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

Ars Sacra: Christian Art and Architecture of the Western World edited by Rolf Toman, published by H.F. UllmannYou 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 differ-ence between a narthex and a clerestory.

In the Spirit of Capri by Pamela Fiori, published by AssoulineWhat 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.

Vintage Cocktails by Brian van Flandern, published by AssoulineBrian van Flandern, a Michelin three-star mixolo-gist, inspires readers to raise a glass in celebration of the classics: the Kamikaze, Sidecar, Man O’ War and many more star in this colorfully photo-graphed 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 AssoulinePerhaps 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 remark-able destinations and most famous travelers, in a photographic tribute to wanderlust.

Shooting from the Hip: Photographs and Essays by J. Don Cook, published by University of Oklahoma PressAward-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.

PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION The Children of Oklahoma: Sons and Daughters of the Red Earthby M.J. Alexander, published by SW PublishingTraversing 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 by Richard C. Rattenbury, published by University of Oklahoma PressDespite 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 bronc-busters and bullriders.

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MAXI-MUM STYLEWith 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 Bor-deaux, 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

When 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 autum-nal 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.

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Last Laugh | Skeletons in the Wardrobe

FASHION REWINDWant to comment on Lauren’s tales or share some of your own?

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By Lauren Hammack

We’ve taken a look at fall fashion in this month’s issue and if you’re older than, say, 20, you’ve probably no-ticed some recurring themes among the season’s pre-

vailing 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. Trag-ically, 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 overall-clad girls posing alongside me. Mine were the double-wide style, purchased from my stash of many months’ worth of babysitting

money. Five minutes after I bought them, a secret memo was re-leased 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 other-wise: 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 Da-vid Hasselhoff is all the rage in Europe, too. Let that be a warn-ing. 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 be-fore being allowed to influence the fashion decisions of impres-sionable young girls – Adam Ant excluded. Odds of resurgence of shoulder pads: 2:1, exactly the proportion-al ratio of shoulder breadth to hips when wearing double shoul-der pads.

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