Lifestyle

The hummingbirds are arriving in southern Oklahoma now. If you love watching hummingbirds you can make a hummingbird haven in your yard that will attract them.

Lots of classes and events are being planned for this spring at the Creative Arts Center. Art Camp registration has also opened.

Dogs are naturally curious creatures, often using their noses and mouths to explore the world around them. Because they are drawn to strong scents and sudden movements, toads — with their unpredictable hops, distinct smells, and occasional croaks — can be an irresistible attraction.

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While we celebrate finding great deals on new clothes, what happens after the purchase often tells a less impressive story. The upcoming Texoma Earth Day Festival (April 26, 2025) offers practical solutions through four textile-focused attractions: a creative trashion show, booths featuring upcycled fashions, a free children's clothing swap, and a textile recycling drop-off point.

A little bit of foreshadowing may be something that we appreciate in a movie or a novel. In John Steinbeck’s story, Of Mice and Men, Lennie is a big, overly strong man who loves to pet soft things.

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Flowers: Most bedding plants, annual flower seeds, and summer bulbs can be planted now. We most likely, probably, maybe will not have any more major freezes.

Have you noticed hundreds of tiny brown leaves on your walkways and driveways that are easily tracked into the house or car? These are bud scales falling away as the new leaves emerge. The protective covers act as tiny shingles to protect and shield the buds through the winter.