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Stand for the Silent video August 31, 2012 | Leave a comment On Wednesday I had the chance to hear Kirk Smalley speak at Southeast High School on behalf of his charity, Stand for the Silent. He showed this video, which was completely created by high school studnets. I thought it was so neat. Read More

Photos of the miracle baby at Children’s Hospital August 30, 2012 In case you haven’t had a chance, read Jaclyn Cosgrove‘s wonderful story about the McCall family today. And then look at this sweet baby girl. Read More

Your kid could be a Munchkin! August 29, 2012 Well. This sounds adorable. Munchkins are needed to represent the Lollypop Guild and the Lullaby League! Not only that, but a casting call is being made for other roles in Rose State College’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz,” due to go on stage Nov. 2-4. The first call will be for the... Read More

Skip Kelly, Ed Shadid to host joint town hall meeting August 28, 2012 Here’s the skinny from the city: The community is invited to a joint town hall meeting hosted by Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid and Ward 7 Councilman Skip Kelly at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 30 at Trinity Baptist Church, 320 NW 79th. The meeting will address issues faced by residents living in neighborhoods... Read More

Photos from Jesse Jackson’s trip to Stillwater August 27, 2012 Jesse Jackson visited Stillwater on Friday to supporter OSU basketball player Darrell Williams. Here are photos from his visit. Click here to read the story. Read More

Video Sunday: Confessions of a Disney Employee August 26, 2012 I was the little girl in beginning of this video. Read More

Paul Wesselhoft, Sally Kern ask to axe government funds to nonprofits August 24, 2012 Well THIS is interesting. Here’s a press release from the state House of Representatives: OKLAHOMA CITY – State Reps. Paul Wesselhoft and Sally Kern this week delivered a letter to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin asking her to block tax dollars that would go to non-profit organizations. “We do not think tax... Read More

Boot Camp day raises money for woman with cancer August 22, 2012 There are lots of fundraisers out there to help out people who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, but this one is so creative and cool. It’s a benefit boot camp. That’s right – you are sweating your face off and helping someone who desperately needs it. Stacey Slaton has Stage 4 liver and... Read More

That awkward moment August 20, 2012 … When you realize your computer isn’t muted like you thought it was. Read More

Video Sunday: Alan Rickman is epic August 19, 2012 Read More

Another reason to love @russwest44 and @JHarden13 August 16, 2012 They are so hilarious. Read More

Video Sunday: Happy football season, Michicagn State University! August 05, 2012 I love football season – love it! – and in honor of the beginning of the best time of the year, I bring you this. It’s hilarious. Thank you to my Michigan State alum pal who shares this periodically when we need a laugh. (The best part starts at about 4:40. Read More

Fun Facts: Back to school! August 01, 2012 The U.S. Census put out some interesting facts related to the back-to-school season. Today marks the beginning of the year for Oklahoma City Public Schools. $7.7 billion: The amount of money spent at family clothing stores in August 2011. Only in November and December were sales higher. Similarly, sales at book... Read More