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Greetings From Your New Managing Editor Greetings, valued readers and advertisers! Beginning with this issue, I will be your guide to some of OKC's most interesting people and places. Although I live a few miles south of the city off I-35 (in Norman), I very much enjoy visiting both well-known and less-traveled parts of the city. As the new managing editor of OKC City Lifestyle, I am excited to get the opportunity to learn more about this vibrant city, which has undergone so many incredible changes in the past decade! In this issue, you'll learn about the 988 mental health hotline that was rolled out in Oklahoma in July 2022. Unlike the mental health hotlines in many other states, in Oklahoma, the number gives callers access to a full-spectrum crisis service team, where they can be given prompt access to mental health providers and other professional assistance, if needed. (See related photo, this page.) Our cover story details an epic sojourn taken in 2022 by Urbans Kitchen founder Jo Meacham. Inspired by a movie (The Way), Jo walked the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied du Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This approximately 500-mile, two-month journey took her through mountains, small towns and villages. She chose to walk it solo, but occasionally linked up with other travelers she met along the way. Truly an inspiring story. Of course, there's lots more, but I'll leave you to discover these gems on your own as you peruse the magazine in front of a blazing fire or curled up on your couch in your favorite blanket. I'd love to receive story ideas for future issues, and I also encourage you to offer your feedback any time. In the meantime, may you have a delightful and productive January.

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Redbud Classic Set for April 15-16

Shen Yun to Perform at Civic Center Music Hall

Guests visiting the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden now have an opportunity to welcome its newest animal family member, Bowie (pronounced Boo-ee), a 9-year-old male Asian elephant. Bowie joined the zoo’s elephant herd from the Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth, Texas. The recommendation for Bowie to be relocated to the OKC Zoo came from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan® for Asian elephants.

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Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture. Two performances, at 2 and 7 p.m., are planned for the OKC show at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 North Walker Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 21. FMI and to purchase tickets, visit ShenYun.com.

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hroughout history artists in almost every culture looked to the divine for inspiration. Art was meant to uplift, bringing joy to those who created and experienced it. Today, Shen Yun Performing Arts pays homage to this tradition, weaving the wisdom and virtues of Chinese civilization with ancient legends and modern heroic tales on stage. Shen Yun brings to its audiences a whole new experience, revealing a China untainted by communist rule. Be prepared to traverse time and space and be mesmerized by the action, humor, and beauty of five millennia. It’s an experience that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart.

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H-MD Medical Spa For many of us, our top goals for the New Year often include looking and feeling our best. The providers and staff at H-MD Medical Spa are ready to help you meet—or exceed— your wellness goals, including facial aesthetics, body contouring, hormone replacement therapy and much more. H-MD founder, owner, and medical director Jennie Hunnewell, M.D., completed specialized fellowship trainings in neuro-ophthalmology and at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1997, Orbital Surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute in 1997,

Refractive/Advanced Anterior Segment at Britton Vision Associates, Oculoplastics/ Laser Surgery with Dr. Sterling Baker in 2001, and Age Management Medicine at Cenegenics Medical Institute in 2007. She founded H-MD Medical Spa in 2012, where she continues to serve as medical director and consults with patients. H-MD Medical Spa offers a wide range of treatment options that fall into four main categories: 1. Injectables. This includes a variety of treatment options to help slow and reverse

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the external signs of aging such as neurotoxins, injectable fillers, PRP injections (Platelet Rich Plasma), Micro-needling, and more. 2. Esthetics. Esthetic treatments include services such as chemical peels, feel-good facials, hydrafacials, and microdermabrasion. Laser treatments range from laser hair removal, to intense pulse light therapy (photofacial), to CO2 ablative lasers, and RF microneedling. RF microneedling is one of H-MD’s newest technologies and utilizes radio frequency to help stimulate collagen and elastin production at a deeper, more structural level. 3. Optimal Health Services. Our Optimal Health Providers specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy including thyroid treatment, medical weight loss options, and sexual health and wellness. This includes vaginal rejuvenation laser treatments and other options for both men and women. 4. Body Contouring. The options for body contouring include Cool Sculpting Elite and Kybella for permanent fat removal and to reduce inches and QWO and injectable fillers to treat stubborn cellulite, address hip dips and enhance areas like the buttocks. H-MD also offers Cool Tone, a unique treatment that is FDAapproved to treat stomach, buttocks and thighs by using electromagnetic therapy to build and tone muscle–an alternative to personal training sessions. Additionally, H-MD off-ers a wide range of medical-grade skincare and supplements to help their patients maintain and boost their results yearround. This includes a number of products specifically formulated by H-MD that Dr. Hunnewell describes as extremely affordable and with “a greater bioavailability than what you might purchase at a drug store to ensure absorption.” While most people associate medical spas with helping individuals look better on the outside, patients come to H-MD with a broad range of personal goals.

“Of course, we all enjoy looking younger, but I would say that ‘looks’ aren’t the primary motivation for the majority of our patients,” Hunnewell says. “It’s important to remember that the skin is our largest organ. Someone with extremely dry skin may experience discomfort in the colder months. People dealing with acne often have a lot of physical pain associated with cysts and breakouts. How we look affects how we feel; it’s really that simple. “It all goes back to mental health,” she adds. “And many of the services we offer are also popular simply for the convenience they afford. A busy, working single mom may not have time to shave her legs every day, so laser hair removal can help her eliminate a time-consuming daily chore. If someone starts their journey of clinical skincare and is able to eliminate the need to use heavy makeup to cover skin issues, they have saved time and, most importantly, they feel like the best vesion of themselves.” On their initial visit to H-MD, all patients undergo a thorough consultation. “Regardless of the department, our staff is great at explaining the different options/procedures and setting appropriate expectations,” Hunnewell said. We also have an awesome feature on our ‘before and after’ page of our website where patients can search not only by treatment, but by gender, age, skin type, and brand. This allows patients to explore treatment options they may not be familiar with.” Although there are many facilities in the metro that offer one or more of the services offered at H-MD, Hunnewell said they pride themselves on their patient-centric and full-service approach. This involves staying current on the newest education, technology and treatment techniques. H-MD also fosters a collaborative approach between providers and departments to ensure patients are given the best options to address their concerns based on the over 100 years of combined medical and aesthetic experience in office.

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“Education is a top priority in our office,” she said. “Our entire staff are constantly striving to share knowledge, consult with other providers across departments, and so on, to give our patients the best experience possible. From our patient coordinators to the providers in the back, everyone in our office is equipped to help the patient feel informed and confident in the treatment options they choose.” H-MD does not accept insurance in office; however, they offer payment plans through Care Credit and Cherry.

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And their name? “Well, Hunnewell is kind of long and hard to spell, so H-MD was born,” Hunnewell explains with a chuckle.

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What spells luxury to you in a home? Smart home technology? State-of-theart kitchen appliances? Beamed ceilings and custom drawers and cabinets? How about a wet bar with wine refrigeration or a master bath that offers a spa-like experience? Tucked in the rolling hills of east Edmond is a home that offers all that—and so much more. The 4,087-square-foot, four-bed, four-bath home, located in Edmond’s The Falls addition, was a collaborative effort between Gary Randolph, Trish Randolph and Ashley Randolph-McAllister of Randolph Design + Build (RandolphDB.com). CONTINUED >

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PAGE 20, LEFT: An 8-foot modern pivot door welcomes family and guests to this new home by Randolph Design + Build. PAGE 20, MIDDLE: A grand stone fireplace lined with wide, custom bookshelves anchors one of the home’s two living spaces. PAGE 20, RIGHT: The formal dining area, which has line of sight to one of the living areas and the kitchen, features a wine/coffee bar and a dramatic chandelier. THIS PAGE: The home’s stunning office features double glass doors that allow privacy when shut but allows a sightline into the rest of the house.

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“When thinking about hygge design and lifestyle, we have a deep belief that it is important for our clients to feel at home in their home.” This modern, open-concept house evokes many of the tenants of hygge—a Danish philosophy of living well that focuses on atmosphere, the ability to be focused in the now, pleasure, gratitude, comfort and togetherness. “When thinking about hygge design and lifestyle, we have a deep belief that it is important for our clients to feel at home in their home,” said Ashley Randolph-McAllister, master builder apprentice. “A notable example is the Laurel Woods, Sherwin William paint selection for the kitchen, which gives off a feeling of tranquility and elegance.” This sense of hygge begins at the entryway to the home, where an 8-foot modern pivot door welcomes family and guests to soaring, beamed ceilings and oversized, energy-efficient windows that cast sunlight throughout every inch of space, and continues inside with open floor plans that encourage entertaining. But the designers took a lesson from the recent past and created spaces for privacy as well. “We all learned during the pandemic that open floor plans can be hard if the whole family is trying to educate and work from home; therefore, Randolph Design + Build has taken this into consideration with the floor plan on this home,” said Gary Randolph, master builder. So, for example, the designers gave the in-home office double glass doors. Even when closed, the glass keeps the office from feeling claustrophobic. A crafting and workspace center island is located in the laundry room, offering a space for kids and parents to work together on projects without compromising the clean lines of the main living spaces.

The home features two separate indoor living spaces, with a grand stone fireplace lined with wide, custom bookshelves in the living room located adjacent to the grand dining hall and kitchen. This home-with-it-all also features a bonus living space and a large, covered patio for the family to enjoy time outside and lend the home to take in the creation of nature around them. As noted above, this Randolph Design + Build home doesn’t skimp on the details, which include custom oak, soft-close drawers and cabinets adorned with designer hardware and accented with a Laurel Woods appliance wall. A massive marble-topped island, striking fixtures, a five-burner Bertazzoni gas range and side-by-side, full-size refrigeration station form the basis of a remarkable kitchen, while off the dining hall is tucked a wet bar/ coffee station with wine refrigeration. A spacious primary suite offers the homeowner a spa-like experience complete with a free-standing soaking tub, walk-in shower and a Europeaninspired, wall-to-wall armoire. Other noteworthy amenities found in this home include a three-car garage, LED lighting, an energy-efficient air system and state-of-the-art security. Outdoors, the private 0.70-acre lot features a large covered back patio with a gas fire pit. Indoors and out, this Randolph Design + Build home offers all the amenities one could wish for as well as comfortable spaces both for entertaining and work/study. “It is a gratifying process to work together as a family. We are able to organically see necessities and find CONTINUED >

1: A spacious primary suite offers the homeowner a spa-like experience complete with a free-standing soaking tub, walk-in shower and a European-inspired armoire. 2. Clean lines, light wood tones, lots of light and lack of clutter give this area a sense of Danish “hygge.” 3. The home, located in The Falls addition in Edmond, sports a modern, stylish exterior with a clean, white-brick exterior that plays well with spot-on black trim. 4. Little touches like this help lend a warm and homey touch. 5. Oversized windows let in the sun and reveal the beautiful yard. 6. There’s no lack of cozy places to enjoy some “me” time, such as this charming little nook. 7. The kitchen features a massive marble-topped island, striking fixtures, a five-burner Bertazzoni gas range and side-by-side, full-size refrigeration station. 8. The home has three spacious bedrooms in addition to the master bedroom. 9. This 4,087-square-foot home features lots of open space for entertaining, as well as cozy nooks.

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The private 0.70-acre lot features a large covered back patio with a gas fire pit.

An informal dining area complements the formal one; it's ideal for small, informal meals.

ways to problem solve in the homes we build. Every home is one-of-akind, as we are constantly learning how to hone our craft of designing and building to create a quality, harmonious home,” Ashley said. “We do not just build houses; we build homes.” This spectacular Randolph Design + Build home, located at 14500 Cumberland Falls Drive in Edmond’s The Falls addition, is available for sale (asking price: $1,109,778).

About Randolph Design + Build: Randolph Design + Build, 6440 Avondale Drive, Suite 200, in Nichols Hills, is a family-owned, design-build construction company that views buildings as a form of art and believes that construction should never be separated from design. Their motto is: We are committed to making your house feel like a home because our work is our passion.

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“A life frittered away disgusts God; He loves those who run straight for the finish line.” — Proverbs 15:9

Entering into the new year, did you, like many others around the world, make a 2023 resolution? Did you make a resolution to start, stop or do something better? If you look up the top 10 New Year resolutions, you will find they consist of three basic categories: money, weight or personal growth. Regarding weight or personal health resolutions, January is the No. 2 month for people to join gyms, with March being No. 1. Do you know why March? The weather starts getting warmer, and people remember their resolution around health and what they want to look like in those summer clothes. A resolution is defined as a firm decision to do or not do something, the key word being “decision.” Can I challenge you to turn your resolution (decision) into something different? I want to challenge you to turn your decision to do or not to do something into a standard. A standard is defined simply as “a used or accepted as normal.” Let me put this into context for you through a personal story. I was a little overweight in the belly department a few years back. I’m 5’8” and, at the time, weighed about 200 lbs. I looked like a coke can, short and stubby. Each year I made a resolution to get more muscle, lose some body fat and fit into a few suits I had grown out of in the midsection. My suit vests felt more like girdles than the third piece of a tailored suit. It wasn’t until I set a personal “standard” around my health that things began to change. My standard became to weigh

195 lbs, have a 33-inch waist, and have 12-14% body fat. That was to be the norm for my body. My resolutions, or decisions from there forward throughout the year, supported the standard for my health. Resolutions became what I do throughout the year once I set a new standard for myself. Every year I set a new standard in my life for that year, which I will make my new norm. Each year I have become better than my previous year as I set higher standards. To start, define your current standards in your life. Start with basic categories such as health, family, career and spirituality. I recommend starting with your health; if you do not take care of yourself, how can you expect to take care of anyone else? A wise man once said to love others as you love yourself. Start with getting yourself right. If you are physically in the right place, meeting your health standards, move on to another category to create a new standard. Imagine yourself five years from now, anxiously awaiting the new year to set a new standard. For the past five years, you have continually raised a personal standard. Throughout the years, you have made multiple resolutions to meet your new standard. You see, who you will become in five years is only limited by the standards you set for yourself. I would love to hear what your 2023 standard will be, email me with the subject “#2023standard” at Peter@LevinsonTeam. com or text me at 405.532.6969.

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Artist Virginia Sitzes partnered with the 988 Mental Health Lifeline to reveal a mural at Equity Brewing in November.

Remember ‘988’ This New Mental Health Lifeline Is Saving Oklahoma Lives ARTICLE BY STACI ELDER HENSLEY

In November, the 988 Mental Health Lifeline partnered with Equity Brewing in Norman to hold a mural and beer release party.

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Anyone who’s struggling with a serious mental health crisis, as so many Americans are these days, needs to learn a new number: 988. Known officially as the 988 Mental Health Lifeline, this simple, three-digit number was implemented nationally in July 2022 and replaces what was formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. (It’s also distinctly different than 911, where the focus is on dispatching emergency services, fire and police.) In Oklahoma, calling or texting 988 puts you immediately in touch with trained behavioral health professionals, who in turn can directly connect you with the type of assistance needed in the moment, working in partnership with health care and other providers. The line is operational 24/7, and all calls are free and confidential. Development of the 988 Lifeline was in the works prior to the COVID pandemic as a way to improve mental health care overall, said Heath Hayes, chief communications officer for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, which coordinates the program. In some states, it simply works as a typical crisis hotline. But in Oklahoma, the number gives callers access to a full-spectrum crisis service team, where they can be given prompt access to mental health providers and other professional assistance if needed. In addition to thoughts of suicide and self-harm, people typically call to seek help dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, coordination of care, social concerns, medications, housing concerns and domestic violence. Many of the trained volunteers who staff the 988 Lifeline are people who have fought their own battles

with mental health and substance abuse issues, making it easier to establish an empathetic connection with callers, Hayes noted. On average, Oklahoma’s 988 response team handles 3,000 calls each month. “Ninety-two percent of the time, talking with the call center specialists is all that people need,” he said. “But when more is needed, we do what we call ‘warm handoffs,’ where we can get the caller immediately connected to the local assistance they need. We facilitate that connection right away; we don’t just give people a number to call. We make that connection for them, and then we also follow up to see how they are doing.” In addition to the Lifeline, the ODMHSAS maintains a website, 988oklahoma.com, which contains a plethora of free, downloadable educational materials targeted to different audiences. These include “tool kits” with specialized information for health care providers, educators, veterans and the general public, as well as downloadable information sheets, posters, outreach cards and even coloring sheets. All materials are available in both English and Spanish versions. Next year, Hayes said, the program will expand to schools and other entities around the state to raise awareness of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline and to help eradicate the lingering stigma of mental illness, which still keeps many people from seeking help. The successful launch and operation of Oklahoma’s 988 Mental Health Lifeline would not be possible without its partnerships, chief among them Solari Crisis & Human Services. The Arizona-based company had facilitated a similar cutting-edge crisis assistance program there, which made them a natural partner and model, Hayes said.

“Most states are only doing the minimum at this point, but we have had very strong support from the Legislature and the governor, and this has let us make a ‘Cadillac version’ of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. We see this as one of the touchpoints in a robust mental health system. For me personally, this is my passion and my mission, to be part of a system that can do so much good.” CONTINUED >

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Working with Solari also has enabled Oklahoma to go much further than most states in providing links to direct care. Once it’s determined that a caller needs help right away, Lifeline staff members connect them with the appropriate assistance from a growing list of partners across the state whose professionals act as mobile clinic team volunteers on a 24/7 basis, Hayes said. To date, these partners include: • Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center • Central OK Community Mental Health Center • Community Bridges, Inc.

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Jo Meacham’s

Camino Frances Sojourn

Urban Kitchens Owner Recalls Epic 490-milelong Solo Journey on Foot ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JO MEACHAM

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Jo poses by a statue that represents the original pilgrims.

[Editor’s Note: We recently asked Oklahoma City resident/businesswoman Jo Meacham if she would share her recollections of her recent sojourn to France and Spain, which she accomplished on foot. She kindly agreed. The Camino Frances, or French Way, is the most famous of all the Camino de Santiago routes, and has featured in many documentaries, books and movies.]

WHERE SPECIFICALLY AND WHEN DID THIS EPIC JOURNEY TAKE PLACE? I walked the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied du Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I left to go to fly to Madrid on Aug. 27 and returned Oct. 8. I walked the Camino from Aug. 29 to Oct. 2. The Camion de Santiago starts in St. Jean Pied du Port, France, and is 799 kilometers (approximately 500 miles) and ends in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The walk begins in France and goes over the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains

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into Spain. Major cities along the way include Pamplona, Burgos and Leon.

IN ADDITION TO WALKING, WHAT MODES OF TRANSPORTATION DID YOU USE? I flew from OKC/Dallas/Madrid and back the same, Madrid/Dallas/OKC—approximately a 16-hour journey. From Spain, I went on the train to Pamplona and taxied from there to St. Jean Pied de Port. It was about an hour and one-half trip; costs were $140 for the taxi and around $60 for the four-hour train ride. From Santiago, I took the train to Madrid and flew home.

HOW DID YOU COME ABOUT SELECTING THE CAMINO FRANCES? I saw a movie titled The Way about the Camino and I started looking into it before COVID. In 2021, I decided to try and get ready by walking. I knew I would have to walk about 15-plus miles a day over 490 miles.

WHAT CHALLENGES DID YOU MEET ON YOUR LONG WALK/HIKE? I started walking in St. Jean du Port and walked approximately 15 to 23 miles each day. I generally left around 7 in the morning and arrived at my next stop between 1 and 4 p.m. The variety of terrain and elevations varied greatly from day to day and included dirt paths, gravel roads, rocky roads and paths, asphalt, concrete and cobblestones. Some days we were in the country, sometimes in villages or small towns, and some of the walking was through mountainous areas, where both up and down were very steep. Every type of landscape was included. In the middle of the walk, there is an area called the Meseta. This plateau, which is mostly flat, looks similar to Western Oklahoma. You walk dirt roads through fields of wheat surrounded by rolling hills. While some avoid this part of the Camino, I was happy it was flat! Still beautiful!

DID YOU GO BY YOURSELF? WHERE DID YOU STAY NIGHTS? EAT? Although I went by myself, the Camino is a trip where you can easily meet people. The first night on the Camino, I met many of the people that I would see off and on the rest of the journey. I first walked for about a week with two women from the Seattle area. Both older than me, they were excellent hikers, and it was difficult to keep up. They left the Camino at Pamploma and I eventually rejoined two female solo travelers whom I had met the first night, one from Dallas and the other from the Boston area. We collaborated and made reservations as a threesome that often allowed us to have a private bathroom. After staying in hostels and small hotels, this was quite a luxury. Both of these women were Catholic and when asked why they came to the Camino, they generally replied it was a faith-based journey.

I stayed hostels and small hotels. The hostels were generally well-kept with large rooms of bunk beds occupied by both sexes. The bathrooms were also unisex with individual toilets and showers behind doors. The average size of the hostels I stayed in accommodated 20 to 45 people. Many times, there was a bar with coffee and alcohol on the premises. A “pilgrim meal” was often available in the evenings. This is a three-course meal, usually with wine included. Sometimes it was fixed, but often there were choices for each course. Breakfast was sometimes included but almost always available—generally, bread and coffee, maybe eggs or cereal. Since breakfast was generally at 7 a.m., we left after eating. And then, along the Camino at the small towns you passed through there were cafes with coffee, pastries, Spanish omelets and sandwiches. This is where a “second” breakfast was eaten. Thankfully, walking 15 miles uses a lot of calories and it

is possible to eat as much bread and drink as much wine as you want! Most of the time, lunch was eaten in similar cafes or sandwiches purchased in the morning and eaten along the path.

WORK OR PLEASURE, FAMILY GETTOGETHER, OR OTHER/COMBINATION? The Camino can be many things. To me it was a physical challenge and an opportunity to do something big on my own. It was a challenge to prepare to walk 15 miles a day, and I spent over eight months walking every week. I left feeling comfortable I could walk 12.5 miles a day.

WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU TRAVELED? Over the past nine years, I have been riding a bike, first a road bike and later I purchased an e-bike. My partner, Russell Pace, and I have taken the bikes all over the mid, southern, northern and eastern United States riding trails. We also ride locally.

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“Walking the Camino is unlike most vacations. You carry your daily needs on your back. You are always where you are going because you are always on the Camino.”

WHY SOLO THIS TIME? I knew travelling by myself would bring more opportunities to meet people, as well as let me take control of where I went and what I wanted to do. The Camino is perfect for this because it is wellknown as a place to meet and make great friends.

WHAT ELSE ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH READERS? Walking the Camino is unlike most vacations. You carry your daily needs on your back. You are always where you are going because you are always on the Camino. Most people are there to contemplate their past and plan for their future. There were many retirees that were fulfilling a lifelong dream to walk the Camino. I met several young people who had quit their jobs with the idea of reflecting while walking and going back with new ideas for their future. And since the Camino was originally a pilgrimage, there are quite a few persons walking for that purpose.

ANYTHING SURPRISING COME OUT OF THIS EXPERIENCE? After the Camino I asked myself if I would do it again or go for another similar walk and was hesitant. But since then, I have given into the addiction of walking and have already made plans to walk the Ring of Kerry in Ireland next July. I have to say that I came back in such good physical condition it made me want to have a new challenge so I would stay in shape!

ABOUT JO MEACHAM: A native of Clinton and lifelong Oklahoman, Jo Meacham earned her master of architecture degree from the University of Oklahoma and spent the first half of her career years as a historic preservation consultant and the past 23 as the owner and principal designer of Urban Kitchens (urbankitchensok.com/), a kitchen design/build firm in Oklahoma City that specializes in historic homes. She currently serves on the Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission.

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98%

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489

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96%

292

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100%

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108%

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$1,600,000

100%

3.2

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$1,440,000

96%

106

3.2

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$1,408,364

$1,408,600

100%

4.1

Rose Creek

$1,400,000

100%

4.2

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$1,295,000

$1,285,000

99%

Golden Gate Twin Bridges Sixth

$1,350,000

$1,275,000

94%

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$1,125,000

$1,135,000

101%

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$1,118,750

97%

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$1,075,000

88%

104

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Oak Tree

$999,000

100%

3.1

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$995,000

$969,000

97%

3.2

Dewey Township

$915,000

$930,000

102%

150

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