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Drinkable water like lunch is never free

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Water. This is one of the critical ingredients to support life. Unfortunately, it is often in a form that is not particularly usable. With the massive amounts of rain this week, we could easily relate to Samuel Coleridge from his 1798 poem, “The Rime…

Here are some of the ways that life in the US has changed

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How has the Chinese coronavirus affected life in Tulsa? A friend said that even when this is over, we may never want to shake hands again. If the virus dies down, it may reappear in the fall, just the like the flu. For the first time in my life, I haven’t been to church in…

Lights, Camera, Action: Your resume is your movie preview

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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to co-produce a full-length family film called Treasure Blind. To get recognized at film festivals, we produced a trailer that would grab the attention of the hosts. We were invited to show the film at five different festivals. In the movie industry, a trailer can be your…

Things are not looking good for an ocean cruise in 2020

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Susan and I took our first ocean cruise in 1997. Growing up, I thought only rich people could afford to take cruises. I was pleasantly surprised when my travel agent told me we could take a four-night cruise out of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Carnival Cruise Lines for about a thousand dollars. It just so…

What We Have Here is a Lack of Civility

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In today’s dynamic workplace, success relies on culture shaped by behaviors rather than just technical skills or innovation. Christine Porath’s Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace explores how civility—both in action and attitude—can transform organizations. The book presents compelling research and real-world examples showing that civility drives productivity, morale, and long-term success. Even small,…

It’s time to get a good laugh from www.babylonbee.com

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One of the websites I check on a regular basis the Babylonbee.com. It is a satirical site that is run by Evangelical Christians. It looks like a news site and it tackles the big issues, including presidential politics and modern Christianity. Here are some examples of “news stories” on the Babylon Bee. – On Elizabeth…

Why or What? Choosing the best Answer when Life throws a curveball

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Without hesitation, the most common question someone asks when the unexpected happens is, “Why?” It is personal too, “Why did this happen to me?” It is as if we think the answer will somehow make it easier to accept. However, I assure you, if there was a reason, it will not make it easier to…

Stream of gaffes prove Biden is not able to run America

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When I was growing up, I was taught to respect my elders. I don’t ever want to be unkind to senior citizens. But Democrat Joe Biden, 78,  is running for president and let’s face it, he is not up to the task. On the evening of March 3 – Super Tuesday – he temporarily confused…

Actions speak louder than words, so does body language

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.]   “What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.” Variations of this quote are attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson about 1841 and had migrated to the listed iteration by 1900 in a sermon by John Barnett Donaldson. My grandmothers…