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Edmond Designers Create Their Own Toy Story
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Valentine’s Day Cards
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The Microwave Mishap
FEATURES 18 An Artist’s Eye
Looking Deeper into the Work of Tammy Brummell
13 Food
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Decades of Living Life Only Deepen the Bond
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the Microwave Mishap by Louise Tucker Jones
My son, Aaron, suggested I let my readers in on some of the crazy things that have happened to me, saying, “If you can’t think of anything, I can give you plenty of information.” What in the world could he mean? Would he be talking about the time I broke my tailbone while riding his 10-speed bike? Coccyx, the ER doctor called it. Or maybe it was the time I perched on the arm of a glider rocker to hang curtains. It glided and so did I. That fall cost me shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. But I think his favorite of all my mishaps was the one with the microwave oven. It was back in the day when microwaves were so large they took half your counter space. It was also when my youngest son, Jay, was just tall enough to reach over the kitchen counter. Jay always carried a pocket size G.I. Joe figure in each hand. I could picture those little plastic guys melting in my new microwave so I had my husband put the appliance on a shelf above my double ovens. Carl even took out the doors to the cabinet behind the shelf so he could wedge a portion of the boxy frame into that space, making certain it was secure and couldn’t possibly fall. Granted, I had to use a little step stool to get to my handy, dandy, new oven, but it gave me my precious counter space so it was worth it. One day, I went on a cleaning spree and decided to scrub the microwave but my step stool was missing. Without thinking, I grabbed a bar stool and climbed on it but soon realized I had a problem. How do I get down from this thing? Common sense said to sit down then get off, but a voice inside my head said, “Just jump!” Not the right choice! My feet never hit the floor—nor did any other part of my body. I had left the door to
the microwave open and it had large L-shaped hooks that locked the door into place when closed. When I jumped, the sleeve of my blouse caught on one of those hooks and jerked me to a halt. My first thought was what extraordinary fabric not to tear. Then I realized I couldn’t get down so I yelled for help. Aaron, then a college student, happened to be home and came running to the kitchen but stopped in his tracks when he saw his mother dangling from the microwave. After laughing himself silly, he finally lifted me up and off the offending hook. Thank goodness Carl had wedged that thing into a tight space to keep it secure, not that he expected anyone to rappel from it. Both Aaron and his dad had a great laugh over my demise. If the TV program, “America’s Funniest Videos” had been around at that time, I’m sure Aaron would have grabbed a camera and won the $10,000 prize. As it was, he had one more story to relate to his college roommates about his crazy parents. Today, without his dad to watch over me, Aaron is not as happy to hear of his mom’s escapades, being as he is four hours away and figures I am a little more fragile than years gone by. He cautions me to be careful when I get on a stool to change light bulbs and air filters. And strangely, during a recent, extended visit to see Aaron and his family, the over-the-range microwave in my rented townhouse quit working. Aaron was immediately concerned, saying, “I’ll bring a small, countertop microwave, Mom. Just don’t do anything weird.” Weird? Me? Now, what in the world could he be talking about!
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If you’ve ever pleaded with a toddler to eat his fruits and vegetables or abandoned the well-intentioned apple and yogurt on your desk to join colleagues for lunch—where the gossip was even juicier than the cheeseburger—you’re not alone. Trying to maintain nutritional balance in a world replete with delicious distractions is a daily challenge. One savvy new Edmond hot spot, Juiceblendz Café, is bridging the gap between nutrition and convenience. Who knew juicing could be such a treat, even to an avid sweetslover? Using 100% raw juice as a base for their smoothies, rather than sugared premixes and packaged purees, this innovative franchise is redefining the industry with delicious alternatives to high-calorie smoothies. Many of their 24 oz. ‘Smoothiez’ boast a modest 250-260 calories. If you’re new to the ‘juicing’ phenomenon and its amazing health benefits, prepare to be delighted. Extracting juice from fruits and vegetables delivers a power-packed punch of vitamins and live enzymes in their most potent form. As a liquid, the nutrients absorb quickly into the bloodstream. The resulting boost and vitality are as explosive as the flavors of these tasty concoctions. The nutrient-rich, icy-smooth treats are a big hit with busy soccer moms, fitness enthusiasts, executives and teens who all flock to the sleek, upbeat café. It’s clear—healthy is the new cool. And this pioneering powerhouse doesn’t
miss a beat in function or form. Splashy lime and fuchsia walls energize the modern slate and chrome décor while a cozy TV nook adds a comfy, coffee-shop flair. Thanks to the entrepreneurial drive and firsthand experience of local Juiceblendz Café owner, Ashley Hughes, Edmond boasts the first franchise location outside Florida. Hughes saw the transformational powers of raw juices when her mother was diagnosed with a blood disorder and was told she would need a bone marrow transplant to survive. After a few short years of a diet filled with freshly squeezed raw juices, she is now healthy with a normal blood count. “That’s what set Juiceblendz apart,” Hughes recalls as she researched juice companies, “the use of 100% raw juice.” Among nearly 40 smoothie choices on the menu, the ‘Immunizer,’ and ‘Marathoner’ are frequent favorites. The ‘Immunizer’ blends freshly-squeezed juices and Multiplex, including echinacea and vitamin C, for a cold-kicking boost. The ‘Marathoner’ runs a close second with a slightly sweeter blend of berries and
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Multiplex. An exciting Extra Pointz menu touts more than 20 energizing smoothie addons designed to optimize energy, weight loss, memory, muscles, joints and more. Juiceblendz also offers Yoblendz self-serve yogurt with more than 50 toppings, plus a fully-loaded Eatz Menu. Delicious Breakfast Bagelz score big with guests, along with Saladz, Sandwichez and Wrapz. The Asian Blendz Salad is loaded with chicken, topped with Chow Mein noodles and dressed in a peanut sauce that has a lively kick. Topping the sandwich list, the Turkey Club with melted provolone on a French baguette is a must-try. Juiceblendz Café is located at 1200 W. Covell Rd., next to Uptown Grocery. Call (405) 205-3635. Find them on facebook or newinoklahoma.com for more. Laura Beam is a business and food writer and 20-year advertising and marketing executive in radio, newspaper and magazines. Share new business tips and trends with her on LinkedIn or email Laura@edmondoutlook.com.
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Fall in love at first bite! The luscious cakes and pretty packaged gifts at this urban bakery are a dream for last-minute Valentine’s Day planners. Stop in for fun and flirty gift packages like the ‘Bears & Bundtlets, Oh My!’ and ‘Mugs & Kisses’ arrangements, ready to go with teddy bears, polka dot plates, mugs and more. Add balloons to any arrangement for extra flair. At the heart of each fanciful gift is a freshly made bundtini or bundtlet, prepared daily with fresh eggs and real butter. Beautifully finished with velvety cream cheese frosting, each cake is a showstopping treat. Choose from 10 indulgent flavors like February’s featured Chocolate Turtle – yum! For larger cakes, order the gorgeous ‘Love You to Pieces’ rose-topped design for a truly memorable occasion. Call 751-8066, stop by 2520 W. Memorial Rd. or visit nothingbundtcakes.com for more information.
Romance is always in the air at this cozy Italian eatery where Old World charm and family traditions reign supreme. Make plans now for your short getaway to Guthrie to enjoy an exquisite Valentine’s menu. Special dinner entrées for two will highlight the occasion, complete with delicious cheesecake made to share. For generations, the Roma family has finessed its sensational sauces, homemade pastas, pizza and rolls into a legendary dining attraction. Lunch and dinner, traditional favorites like stromboli, calzones and spaghetti are always a hit, along with a fantastic variety of house specialties. Amazing chicken, veal, pasta, ribeye and seafood creations delight all appetites and tastes. Relax as you sip your favorite wine or beer and soak up the timeless appeal of Roma’s. Visit 1202 S. Division in Guthrie, Tues.-Sun., or romasitalianrestaurant.com for more. Call 260-1552 or stop in with your special Valentine.
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The Haggard family name is one that stands for quality, service and tradition. Earle Haggard and his staff strive to continue and improve that legacy while running Haggard’s Fine Furniture. Haggard’s offers quality, American-made furniture with custom design options—serving the metro and surrounding areas. Founded in 1916 by John W. Haggard, the company started as a simple answer to the question of where to buy quality wood products and furniture lines. J. Earle Haggard, Jr., is the third generation of Haggards to own and operate the store, following the framework his grandfather and father had originally implemented. Focused around service, Haggard’s strives to provide the public with personal and thoughtful attention, while providing a product
Haggard’s Fine Furniture that will meet the customer’s expectations. In addition, the staff at Haggard’s is committed to benefiting the customer more than themselves, “A customer is not just a number, they are a Mr. Smith or Mrs. Jones.” “Everybody needs furniture. We are just trying to offer the finest quality,” says Haggard. This quaint furniture store believes it has found that finest quality of products though providing furniture made in the USA. Haggard’s works closely with several Amish companies and product lines to deliver superior solid-wood and upholstered goods to customers. It is important to Haggard to support companies working to keep jobs within the USA. Another benefit to working closely with other businesses within America is being able to guarantee excellent products.
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“The focus has changed,” says Haggard, believing that more companies have outsourced manufacturing to save money. Haggard states that, once outsourced, even within the same product line, quality can drop from what it was a year ago. Earle Haggard works at the store six days a week, personally dealing with customers. “I’m there to make a decision on the spot if a customer needs me.” He truly enjoys dealing with the public, satisfying their needs, and assisting them in making the right decision on what to buy. Learn more about Haggard’s Fine Furniture by visiting their store at 3415 N. May Ave. in Oklahoma City, or visit haggardsfinefurniture.com.
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Kregger’s Floors & More Wood, tile, carpet—oh my! Trying to pick between those three options can be quite overwhelming and frustrating, but trust in the folks at Kregger’s Floors & More and you will end up with the flooring of your dreams. Kregger’s has been a fixture in the Edmond community for over 18 years. Family-owned and operated, it is proud to offer you the finest craftsmanship and service around. Paul Kregger and his two sons Sam and Chris work with each and every client that comes to the store to help them find what will work best for their commercial and residential needs. The three men carrying the Kregger namesake are each certified and experienced in differing contract fields, providing the customer with a balanced, researched and thorough consultation.
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“We offer more than flooring—we sell craftsmanship,” says Paul. Never subcontracting their work, you can rely on the Kreggers to be the ones working on your enterprise. “You are hiring me, my family, and our employees.” Being able to offer the same type of service every time ensures customer retention. Staying in stride with their offer of quality work, Kregger’s doesn’t just store rolls of carpet and pallets of tile, they provide samples of an extensive variety of options and order exactly what you need. This prevents unnecessary wear and tear of the product and still provides the level of style and expertise every client deserves. Kregger’s may be the first name you think of when it comes to flooring, but many aren’t aware of the other services this establishment offers. One
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An Artist’s Eye l
by Lindsay Whelchel
ike a person, art has many layers. You can look at
something or someone and think you know what you see, that is, until you look deeper. Perhaps no one understands this better than local artist Tammy Brummell. Her work is both an image of immediate beauty and a lure into the depths of an idea or a past. Often, it is transportation to another world. For Brummell, who has made a career as a graphic designer and an artist, the dedication to her work and the challenges she has overcome are deeply ingrained in her layers.
“I’ve always loved art. My brother always painted and I really loved that. I went to school to be a graphic designer so, while doing that, I wanted to create a unique style using a computer and making art, not just graphics,” Brummell says of blending the business with the creative when it comes to graphic design. However she is modest in her methods and often struggles with an artist’s version of writer’s block. Many of the challenges she faces relate to motivation. “I go through periods of having difficulty getting started because I don’t always have a set idea. Sometimes I just have to start without an idea—then that leads to something creative,” Brummell says. Delays or not, the end effect is worth the wait. What may ring most true about Brummell’s work is the emotion of female determination.
Several of her vintage-inspired pieces feature women who lived in a time of gender inequalit y. She even focused a series on film stars from the 1920s and ‘30s. Those women had resolve and determination, and Brummell, who struggles with muscular dystrophy, knows a thing or two about that. She admits that it’s difficult to learn to ask for help sometimes. “One of the most important things, and I still struggle with this, is not being afraid to ask people for help when you need it. You don’t think about it when you don’t do it very often but it’s pretty difficult to ask for help. You kind of need to get over that whole aspect of being self-conscious about your whole situation.”
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Being an artist has helped to teach Brummell that confidence. “I feel like it’s made me realize I’m a pretty determined person, because it’s hard to get out there and sell your art. It’s just taught me that I can get into that whole world and make something, present it to people and make a statement,” she says.
The statement she makes is full of texture. To create
her pieces, Brummell finds inspiration in architecture, old photographs and nature. She works through layering images and even objects like plants and fabrics, to produce something that speaks to the viewer and draws in the eye. Brummell’s work has been featured at Port Interiors in Edmond and has made an impact on designer Paige Sheller of an Edmond interior design firm, A-Line Designs. Sheller was in the store to gain inspiration and Brummell’s work provided just that. “It was really beautiful to me and helped my brain go off into another world with a particular project I was working on,” Sheller says, adding that now she and Brummell are working together on several things. “When I met with Tammy, she was very easy to talk to. I loved that she took her skill of graphics and really added so much depth and layer to what she was producing. I felt really attracted to that. She looks at the whole picture of something and the whole concept and creates this whole other world,” Sheller says.
Brummell explains she loves the research aspect of her work, especially the design work she does for magazine layouts. “I really do like doing that, because I might not know anything about the story, so I get to go research and learn more so I can make the art work,” she says. Through the process of creating her art, Brummell loves connecting things and telling a story. One such piece is an image of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican woman who was an artist in the 1920s. Kahlo overcame a host of obstacles of her own and was famously friends with well-known communist Leon Trotsky. Brummell illustrates this story by embedding a letter from Trotsky to Kahlo into the image of Kahlo’s dress. “She comes up with all of these concepts and pulls them all together to create something new and fresh,” Sheller says of Brummell’s blending skills. Brummell says she hopes others respond to the pieces just as Sheller did. That won’t be difficult. All they have to do is look, and suddenly, the layers of the message are deeper than the eye.
To see more of Tammy’s art, visit tammybrummell. com. edmondoutlook.com
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Seventy-odd years ago at a church youth meeting in Hugo, Oklahoma, a girl fell in love.
Tommie Jo, a pretty, popular daughter of a local preacher, may not have known it at the time but once she laid eyes on a boy from a nearby town, her whole life would change. She would soon have a lifetime of love that she never expected. A young man by the name of Lionel Walker from the neighboring town of Boswell hopped a truck to attend that particular meeting on a mild day in the early 1940s. The wind had whipped around his hair, and by the time he walked into the church, he was a mess. However, being a mess didn’t stop him from noticing the prettiest girl in the room. “On the way back, I asked a gal friend of mine, ‘Who was that pretty girl you were sitting next to?’” said Lionel. “She just laughed and told me that pretty girl said, ‘I’d sure like to comb that guy’s hair.’” That pretty girl already knew who that handsome fellow was. Her father was a preacher who filled in where needed, and he had preached in Boswell several times during the early 1940s. He ate dinner with the Walker family and he told his daughter that she needed to go with him to meet their good-looking son. “But I wasn’t interested. I already had a boyfriend at the time,” she said. “But when I saw him at that church meeting, I fell in love.” For over 70 years, that love has remained true. Now residents at an assisted living center in Edmond, Tommie Jo and Lionel Walker glow in love more now than they did as kids. Every day, Lionel tells his bride that he loves her and that she is beautiful. Every day, Tommie Jo loves him back and loves the way he loves her. They still go places together, although now both use walkers to travel side-by-side. But for a young couple in that time period, courtship was different and a world war would keep the lovers apart for longer than they knew.
Deeper into the summer, Tommie Jo decided to make an announcement of marriage to her parents. Lionel retells the story. “She said to me, ‘I told my folks. Have you?’ I didn’t know what she was talking about. She said, ‘…that we are getting married.’ I always tease her that she tricked me into marriage.” The two returned to college and didn’t see each other until the holiday break, when they worked to convince Tommie Jo’s parents to allow them to marry. On February 7, 1942, the young couple tied the knot. Shortly after, Lionel was tagged for Army basic training and was sent overseas to serve his country during World War II. “Our fourth wedding anniversary was the first one we spent together,” Lionel said. “I served in the Surgeon General’s office in Guam, Okinawa and Korea, so I got to see the world—but I wasn’t with my wife.” While Lionel was deployed, Tommie Jo lived with her parents in Oklahoma City and wrote her husband a letter every single day. Although mail was censored at the time, Lionel would eventually receive the letters, sometimes in bundles, and read each one in order. “I feel like I got to know her better through her letters than I did during our short courtship,” Lionel said. “We developed a code because they read all our letters and censored them. I was in the Army for 38 months, 35 of those overseas. It was December 1945 before I came home, and I made it home by Christmas.” Tommie Jo was ecstatic, but she was anxious too. She’d only dated Lionel for a short time before they married and he left. “I can’t describe what it was like when he came home. I was so nervous. I hadn’t seen him in so long and I worried,
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Tommie Jo and Lionel may have fallen in love at first sight, but they didn’t start dating until both were in college. Lionel was studying pharmacy while Tommie Jo attended a women’s college. One year on summer break, the two reconnected and became close. “We were going to a movie and were window shopping one day,” said Tommie Jo. “He stopped at a window that had furniture and two twin beds. He said, ‘We won’t have twin beds when we get married, will we?’ I said no.” edmondoutlook.com
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‘What if I don’t love him anymore?’” Tommie Jo said. Wiping her eyes, she remembers that day. “The moment I saw him and he kissed me, it was as if he’d never left. I knew I’d love him forever,” she said. “It never crossed my mind that I wouldn’t love her,” Lionel added matterof-factly.
my word for it that she’s still beautiful. And she is.” The couple has had problems in the 71year marriage, but they worked them out by never giving each other the silent treatment. They talked. They compromised. They loved. “Everyone has their ups and downs,” said Lionel. “If we went to bed with a problem unsolved, then I would move around a lot so she would know I was awake in case she wanted to apologize. Ha!” Lionel & tommy jo gave each other ipads The young Walkers finally began a For the Walkers, the key to a long and for their 70th anniversary. life together, free of war. Lionel started happy marriage is to enjoy each other a pharmacist job while Tommie Jo continued her assistant work. and put faith in the Lord. “Spending time with her is better than The two were together at last and marriage was perfect. “It was anything,” said Lionel. “Don’t enter into marriage with the attitude wonderful!” Tommie Jo laughs. “It was such a different time than that if it doesn’t work, you can divorce. You should know that it will last forever. You should feel that it will last forever. Put the Lord first now. I remember that I had to learn how to cook after rationing and everything will work out.” during the war.” Now in their 90s, the Walkers still hold hands, spend their days The couple had children, worked their jobs, lived their lives. enjoying each other’s company and they still swoon over their love. “We always hear people talk about the good ol’ days,” Lionel said. “I like the way he looks,” Tommie Jo said. “I like his mind. I fell in “It’s all been good for us. We have one another, and it keeps getting love with his mind. I wouldn’t change anything about him. better.” “I love the way he loves me,” she said, gazing at her husband. “He’s the reason we stay together,” Tommie Jo said. “He still He gazed back. tells me he loves me and that I’m beautiful every day.” “I love every inch of her.” “I have super-good eyesight,” Lionel replied. “She has to take
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Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) posed to a group of young artists and volunteers twelve years ago. They came up with Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still -- an annual art exhibition created specifically for Oklahoma artists ages 30 and younger, working in different media and living all across the state. “It’s a way for them to get started in the art world, by gaining some exhibition experience, getting familiar with showing their work to the public and speaking about their work so that they have something to build on—a place to begin,” says Kelsey Karper, OVAC associate director. Edmond-raised Amy Coldren had work featured in Momentum for two consecutive years. “Momentum gives young artists a hands-on learning experience of being in a well-attended, well-respected, juried art show,” she says. “It was an honor to be included among such talented artists, but it’s also encouraging ... to see those artists choosing to stay and pursue their work here.” At the first Momentum, hosted at the Stage Center, no one knew what to expect. Around 300 people attended the inaugural event. Now, Momentum averages around 2,000 attendees and 100 artists. In recent years, they’ve added an exhibition in Tulsa to help serve artists in that part of the state. “[Momentum] was in response to a specific need that we saw. People were ready for it; they were excited about it! Artists were eager to participate,” Karper says. Momentum has showcased a broad range of up-and-coming artists including painters, photographers, sculptors, performing artists, dancers, filmmakers, and more. Last year, the event had a “shadow art” station, where attendees were invited to cut shadow puppets out of construction paper and projected them on a screen for all to see. “The emphasis on the interactive—really engaging the audience while they’re there—is another reason why so many people love Momentum,” Karper states. Another year, attendees were able to collaborate on a large mural. “They come up with something different every year,” she says.
Planning such a large-scale event always presents challenges. “It’s a lot of work coordinating, and holding it in a nontraditional gallery space certainly has its challenges as well.” This year’s location is yet to be determined, but in past years it has been hosted in the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market and various empty buildings around the metro. Although 30 is the age cap, there is no minimum age for submissions. One year, a 5-year-old photographer submitted his work and the curators chose it for the exhibition. “They had no idea who had done it, and it got in on its own merit. And it sold,” Karper says. What do curators look for? “The quality of the work, strength of ideas behind the work, and clear, clean presentation.” “Momentum is a great way to be a part of something much bigger than me, to meet other artists and to see what they are doing,” says Ramsey Walcher, Edmond resident and University of Central Oklahoma graduate. “It is important to me to try to stay plugged into the art community here in Oklahoma. Momentum is just one way of doing that.” “My experiences at Momentum have helped me grow as an artist. It always pushes me to be better, to work more, to find inspiration,” Walcher Kelsey Karper, OVAC Assoc. Director says. (3rd from left) with artists & attendees. “We’ll continue to grow and continue to serve young emerging artists in Oklahoma,” Karper predicts. “And because it is so driven by the committee of volunteers, I think that we will continue to stay fresh, relevant and responsive to what young artists of that time need.” “There are great opportunities here in Oklahoma, and the arts community is so supportive,” Coldren says. “I think Momentum celebrates those things really well.” Momentum OKC 2013 is March 1-2, and the deadline has already passed for submissions. To submit art for next year, fill out an entry form at momentumoklahoma.org. An artist can submit up to three pieces each year. edmondoutlook.com
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James Hugo, 30, and Chase Layman, 27, co-owners of Edmond’s Wheelhouse Graphic Design studio, are storytellers. But they tell their stories in a most unusual way. There are no pen and paper. There’s no word processing. They express themselves with the unlikeliest of media—toys.
imaginations of Layman and Hugo who, as storytellers, are fascinated with all things maritime. “RIVALS actually started out as something completely different. Our shop is practically built around a nautical theme—everything from our logo to the design of our office,” says Layman.
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Candace Liger nearly gave up on poetry. Although the cadence and rhythm of words has danced through her blood for most of her life, Liger’s affair with poetry has all the signs of a rocky relationship. Poetry has brought her joy, has comforted her in times of need, has disappointed and angered her and, at one point, it betrayed her. But now, the Edmond college student and mother of two is redefining her journey in the world of poetry. Enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma, Liger is ready to leave the wild world of Slam Poetry behind to return to a writing style that’s more in tune with her soul—with what her father would have wanted. “I put my writing on hold,” said the former Worldpulp Slam Champion. “I wasn’t being true to myself.” Candace Liger was born and raised Delta-Greenville, Mississippi, and watched as her father created poetry. He wrote into wooden slats, shellacked them and sold those words from the back of a truck. As she grew, she would contribute to his art, writing pieces of poetry herself. “When I turned about 12 or 13, my dad got sick. He had a form of muscular dystrophy, and I just stopped writing,” Liger said. “I stopped writing for years.” Liger moved to Oklahoma City in 2008 at the urging of her mother. In 2010, she was invited to an open mic poetry night at the Worldpulp at Queen of Sheba restaurant. “I wrote a poem mainly to vent, but while reading it, all this emotion came out. I was crying, and then I was crying because I was crying,” said Liger. “My dad passed away in 2008, and I had tried and tried to write a poem for him. I couldn’t do it. No words came. So I wrote a poem to my son’s father. There was a lot going on during that time.” Although she had never read her poetry in public, she won the event. In turn, it meant being part of the National Poetry Slam in Missouri that year. “We were terrible,” she said. She went on to compete and win several championships in the Slam Poetry world, gracing the stage with world renowned poets Taalam Acey, Mannie Hager, King Kosher, HBO Def Poet Big Poppa E, and many others. She was
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a member of the 2010 National Wordpulp Slam Team and was the 2010 Wordpulp Slam Champion for Queen of Sheba in Oklahoma City. But the world of Slam Poetry turned dark for Liger. She found herself drawn deeper and deeper into the politics of the Slam world, and it became about winning instead of writing. She destroyed other contestants with her poems. “I lost me in the Slam world. The passion is controlling— you have to sound a certain way, act a certain way and move a certain way. It’s political and about entertainment,” she said. “I lost myself. It became about the score, about bombing people with poetry.” And she lost the thrill of writing. Instead, Liger turned to fitness. A certified personal trainer, Liger’s passion became about training, Zumba and boxing. She threw herself into the world of movement and sweat—until she discovered she was pregnant with her daughter.. “I have a wonderful fiancé’ who is also a poet. After the birth of my daughter, it became so different,” she said. “The only thing I could think of is that I’m happy. It’s hard to write when you are happy.” Then a call came from out of the blue in December, inviting Liger to participate in Tulsa’s Poetry Jam. As one of seven featured poets, it was the push she needed to rediscover her passion for words. “It’s time to start writing again.”
Foolish Girl (an excerpt) She articulates as if her tongue had given birth to porcelain feathers Her words look heavy to the dead weight of gravity Twisted language she speaks paralyzes Birds’ flight to sunlight But their way is lost Since sunsets will soon fade She knows the shadows of her clamor May sometimes leaves scars in heartbeats whose chambers have not been loaded
Or aimed at the wrong victim Much too eager to measure The sweetness of your voice Like pounds of dollar store chocolate She speaks as if she is fragile at night Broken Leaving her incomplete pieces of her mirror Scattered like stars in midnight’s tapestry… To learn more about Candace, find her on Facebook/Candace Liger Poetry.
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