Culture
John Waters shares This Filthy World at Momentum Ada
John Waters was exhausted when I crossed paths with him May 19 in the lobby of the Hampton Inn in Ada, Oklahoma.
The legendary director...
The break-fast club: Fast facts about Ramadan
Saturday marked the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (raam-uh-dahn), for which many of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims fast during the daylight...
Comedy plus tragedy: Donald Trump and Pope Francis
This picture of Donald Trump and Pope Francis wins for the most "meme-able" image of the week.
And while I could have photoshopped many things...
Shark Tank business donates deodorant to rural OK
TISHOMINGO — Two months ago, I shared a personal memory on NonDoc about the pains of growing up too poor to afford deodorant. The...
deadCenter documentaries uncover hidden stories, hidden characters
Richard Turner is a card mechanic. He’s a master of deception, making cards appear and disappear in front of your very eyes. Whether in...
Who says Insane Clown Posse isn’t family friendly?
After reading OKC City Councilman John Pettis' comments on limiting the number of concerts for Lost Lake Ampitheater, the complaint that stands out is...
Seventh Day Rebellion: Song swap ‘a refuge for artists’ at JJ’s Alley
Every Sunday, Oklahoma singer-songwriters take the stage to perform original work in a cozy narrow bar tucked inside a Bricktown alley. The hole in the...
Sundaze: Sleep can be a dangerous activity
Along the journey through my early 30s, I've discovered a dangerous activity in which participation is not entirely voluntary. It's a subtle activity with little...
In Africa, children largely conform to parents’ religion
Ile-Ife, NIGERIA — It was the hour of prayer.
I saw Muslim brothers and sisters rush for prayers. The males filed into the mosque after the...
Jeanetta Calhoun Mish, Oklahoma’s Poet Laureate, illuminates culture
After hearing Oklahoma's award-winning Poet Laureate Jeanetta Calhoun Mish speak in April at Full Circle Bookstore, I can’t wait to hear her speak Thursday at...