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Memorial May, is more than just one day

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Memorial May for our family is the weekend of the last Monday of May. Why not Day? We, like you, want more time. We began acquiring the ranch property when our children were the age of their young adult children. After a few years…

On the Road Again …

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FISHERS, IN – On the road again. Just can’t wait to get on the road again. The life I love is makin’ music with my friends, and I can’t wait to get on the road again. That old Willie Nelson song often rings true for me, especially this time of year. I typically travel quite…

NLR Leading the Way: Investing in next-gen leadership

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New Life Ranch provides amazing leadership development opportunities for teens as they prepare for the next phase of life as they grow into adults. Over the years my kids and grandchildren have been able to participate in this program and it has been a great investment in their spiritual development. Sophie Ward is the leadership…

Several states are battling abortion but not Oklahoma

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Can we abolish abortion in America? The answer is yes. The State of Missouri is in a court battle to close the last remaining abortion clinic in that state, a clinic run by Planned Parenthood, the biggest abortion machine in America. At issue was a state license that expired May 31. Losing the license would…

UN Climate Body does not back Climate Alarmists’ claims

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Climate alarmists often tell us that their frightening forecasts are backed up by the best available science. In particular, they point to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that they tell us are the gold standard of climate science research. If the IPCC said it, it must be true, they proclaim!…

One solution to student absenteeism

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School absenteeism is contributing to poor academic outcomes and other negative trends in Oklahoma. According to a legislative study conducted last October, average daily attendance figures showed 94% of enrolled students were typically in Oklahoma classrooms in 2019, but following COVID attendance dropped to 80% at many state schools. That has obvious negative impact on…

No mow May, exposes the beauty of native wildflowers

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] ‘No Mow May’ ends early this year. No Mow May is the co-author’s prescription for wildflowers. On the ranch, we have a variety of designated land use areas. Around the houses, venues, and buildings, grass is manicured because the vistas are stunning and that…

Women’s softball teams advance to WCWS

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If you haven’t been paying attention to college softball, now might be the time to start. Both the OU and OSU softball teams are headed to the Women’s College World Series at Devon Stadium in Oklahoma City. The WCWS begins on Thursday. In Norman last Friday night, the three-time defending national champion Sooners defeated Florida…

Seven habits of highly successful people are effective in job search

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For over 30 years one of the most respected business books has been “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People”.  Could the same principles be applied to job search?  Below is a summary from Steven Covey’s book that I believe can be applied to the modern job search process. Grow your professional network – Develop…