Unlocking the Power of AI: Real-World Applications and Lessons Learned
Unlocking the Power of AI: Real-World Applications and Lessons Learned by Freda Deskin, Ph.D I attended a live webinar about artificial intelligence (AI) about four years ago, featuring American billionaire and tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban. As someone who’s had a computer since 1981 and proudly identifies as a tech enthusiast, I was intrigued enough to […]
The Enduring Power of Rotary Connections
The Enduring Power of Rotary Connections By Lauren Branch In 2016, some of our fellow Rotarians, including my husband, Doug, and I had the honor of hosting a group of attorneys from Azerbaijan through the Open World program. Doug and I hosted a young human rights attorney named Samed, and from the moment he arrived […]
Fact-Check Like a Rotarian
Fact-Check Like a Rotarian by Rachel Hubbard I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the Rotary Four-Way Test. Specifically the phrase “Is it the truth?” has been something I’ve been pondering. It’s something many of us struggle with these days. With the rise of artificial intelligence, information we see people we trust post on social […]
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Not All Heroes Wear Capes by Charlie Price I recently attended Day of Remembrance, a deeply moving event held in honor of the physicians and dentists who rushed to the aid of Oklahomans following one of our state’s darkest moments: the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Many of them recounted what they […]
The Inevitable Meeting
The Inevitable Meeting by Emily Taylor Good morning, Rotary friends. Today, I invite you to pause and consider a question that gently challenges us all: When the person you could have been meets the person you are becoming, is it a moment for celebration or a cause for heartbreak? This idea is more than a […]
Lessons From the Dinner Table: The Goy, The Girl, and the Gefilte Fish
Lessons From the Dinner Table: The Goy, The Girl, and the Gefilte Fish by Ted Streuli Food! Breaking bread, a shared meal—it nourishes both the body and the soul. Nowhere are we more likely to learn about one another than at the table. What could be more Rotarian than that? We eat together at every […]
Mine Mine Mine
Mine, Mine, Mine by Byron Jackson My parents were very loving to my brother and me. They did their best to take care of us. As we grew older, I eventually learned that I had to choose which family traditions to carry on. We were taught to protect what we have and not to give […]
1911!
1911! By Franci Hart The Rotary Club of Oklahoma City became the 29th Rotary Club October 7, 1911. Were there other events of import that year? Well, let’s see. The population of Oklahoma City was 64,000, a 500% increase from 1898. Oklahoma City’s first city charter was approved in 1911, as was the opening of […]
Creativity and Imagination
Creativity and Imagination by Charlie Smith I’m one of those troglodytes who still has cable television. Honestly, I don’t know why we pay for it – the only things I watch are sports and local news. One night during the long Christmas-New Year’s break, I was surfing the channels. On a movie channel, to my […]
Making Beautiful Things, Together
Making Beautiful Things, Together by Sarah Sears In a world moving faster than ever, where do we find space to slow down, reflect, and build something meaningful together? As technology advances, energy demands rise, and social behaviors shift, complexity is increasing. But with complexity comes opportunity—the opportunity to design something beautiful through collaboration, curiosity, and […]
The Canada You Might Not Know
The Canada You Might Not Know By Ian Ogilvie Canada has been in the news lately. Small in population (40 million), Canada is not accustomed to being a headline in the national US news. Recently, Canadians have not welcomed the banter around Canada becoming a US State. But that minor provocation reveals a silver lining […]
Forward Momentum
Forward Momentum by Charlie Price When the new year arrives, it’s only natural that we shift our focus to what lies ahead. As I look toward the future, I’m committed to being more intentional about how and where I spend my time, and I suspect I’m not the only one aspiring to make my days […]