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Charles Biggs

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Sometimes war movies can provide a good history lesson’

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For some reason, there has been a rash of war movies released in the past few months. I have always had a keen interest in the history of warfare, especially World War II, since my late father, Harley Biggs, served in the Army in the European theater. I have seen some of these recent movies…

Growing up was special around Marvin and Patty Harp

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I grew up four blocks from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harp, who lived on 8th Street, just east of Sheridan Road. They were Marvin and Patty Harp and their son Ronnie was one of my best friends ever when I was growing up. We were pals with Tim Herron, another great guy we…

A coronavirus pandemic could affect your vacation plan

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I was on a Carnival cruise ship headed to the Caribbean when I got up early to go get a cup of coffee in the main restaurant. As I walked down the stairs, I noticed a member of the crew who seemed to be polishing the banisters on the stairway. I was impressed. I thought…

Really ? Another movie sequel column?

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Is there anything better than a movie sequel? If a movie makes some money, you can bet that there will be a second movie. Maybe multiple sequels. Maybe never-ending sequels. The James Bond movies are a classic example. Sixty-six years ago author Ian Fleming created the British secret agent character and the first film was…

If you could get Sen. Bernie Sanders to tell the truth…

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Here is what you would expect in an interview with Bernie Sanders, the senator running for president, if he were candid. Question: What is socialism? Bernie: That’s where you send all of your money into the government and they in turn take care of all your needs. Question: Has that ever worked anywhere? Bernie: Of…

Francene Biggs is not different than most ‘teenagers’

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Francene Biggs is a teenager. Not really. Actually, Francene just turned two years old. And no one calls her “Francene.” Unless she’s in real trouble, everyone calls her “Frankie.” And Frankie is not a person but a pug puppy. She is 14 in “dog years.” In fact, Frankie and Fiona are the two puppies that…

Billionaire Bloomberg is a very dangerous Democrat

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There are a plethora of reasons why no one should vote for Michael Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who is running for the Democrat nomination for president. Bill Donohue, on www.newsmax.com, chronicled a host of policy reasons and personal criteria that should disqualify Bloomberg from getting the nomination, much less the vote in general…

Here are some challenges and goals for this new year

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My view of the new year has adjusted this time and one reason is because I now have two grandchildren, a granddaughter, 20 months, and a grandson, 3 months. My hope for them is a real relationship to God through Jesus Christ and a life filled with purpose, peace and joy. I am concerned about…

Lopsided loss to LSU ends an otherwise good OU campaign

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An otherwise successful 2019 season went sour quickly as No. 4 Oklahoma was overcome by No. 1 LSU, 63-28, in Atlanta in a College Football Playoff semifinal. The Sooners have won five Big 12 Championships in a row but this is the fourth time (in those same five years) that Oklahoma has advanced to the…

Here’s how we all sing ‘Joy to the World!’ with passion

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How hard would it be to relate to someone who you have never seen? How difficult would it be to communicate with someone when you talk and they don’t speak back? This is a dilemma that mankind has faced from the beginning with trying to form a relationship with God. In the Garden of Eden,…