Kittens Versus Toddlers Kittens and toddlers are basically the same creature, if you think about it. Both have been stealing our hearts since the dawn of time. There’s something about that perfect combination of childish cuteness, uncanny bursts of intelligence, and the tendency to not care what anyone thinks that makes their antics utterly hilarious. […]
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Dolores and Bruno Had a Special Family Bond in Disney’s “Encanto”
We Don’t Talk About Bruno, But Dolores Hears Everything In Disney’s award-winning 2021 animated film, Encanto, was an instant family favorite. In the movie, Bruno and Dolores are part of the magical Madrigal family. Bruno is made to be Encanto’s Disney villain because of his frightening powers. Bruno can see the future The hard truths he […]
Was MSNBC Columnist, Jeanette Walls, a Victim of Domestic Abuse as a Child?
How Do You Define Abuse? Was Jeanette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, abused? In the 2005 memoir, her father’s alcoholism and her mother’s crippling optimism are a constant source of hardship on the Walls family. The parents raise their children on the principle that they should take care of themselves. Though the children learn […]
What Child Psychology Says About Pixar’s “Turning Red”
What is “Turning Red” Actually About? Pixar’s direct-to-Disney Plus release has caused some debate. People boycotting Disney say Turning Red pushes a “woke” agenda. Others applaud the movie as relatable. What’s the story actually about, and what do leading child development theories have to say about it? Thirteen-year-old Meilin works with her mother, Ming Lee, running the […]
No Spoilers Review of Rogue One, A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the first big-screen, live-action, Star Wars movie that was never meant to be part of a trilogy. It’s a stand-alone story that takes place immediately before the Original Trilogy. Rogue One stars Felicity Jones as the streetwise Jyn Erso, and Diego Luna as the Rebel spy Cassian Andor. […]
Ten Totally Cool and Unusual Museums in Tulsa, Oklahoma that you may not have known about!
Tulsa is a city rich in American history, heritage and creative expression – from its Native American origins to its oil industry growth to its art deco landmarks. With this history, a plethora of Tulsa attractions has been established through the years. Some of these museums are world renown for their impressive collections, while others […]
Oklahoma Skate parks: Poteau’s Skatepark on Broadway
In Oklahoma, Skateboarding is alive and well. There are skateparks spread all across the state, from the massive Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park of Oklahoma City to the hundreds of community skateparks found in almost every major town and city. Skateparks, in general, have a relatively short history. The first skateboards from the 1950s were […]
Tool Tips and Time Savers for the Home Handyman
Every home handyman has problems; from loose screws to bouncy hammers. Now I’m not saying that you’re one of those, but with a little ingenuity and a few spare parts, every household problem can be overcome. Here are a few solutions to those troublesome tool tribulations. © 2011 Eric and Sierra Standridge
Visit Okmulgee, Oklahoma! Dripping Springs State Park, Overview and History
Just a few miles west of Okmulgee, Dripping Springs State Park remains one of the most popular places to visit in the region. This park, combined with Okmulgee State Park, offers over 1,700 acres of breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and some of the best bass fishing in the world. For the weekend traveler, this spot […]
Activeworlds Virtual Sandbox: Build, Play, Interact!
Active Worlds was founded in 1995 and is the longest-running virtual sandbox on the web. For more than twenty years, a thriving community has called Active Worlds home. The amount of history that can be found within Active Worlds is staggering. Visitors can find “citizen” created “builds” older than twenty years. During the time that […]