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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…

Unseen Strength: How a Good Business Partner Fuels Success

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Thirty plus years in business and having a great partner, drives success. I have a partner that truly has been a blessing to me and especially as I am in the process of slowing down in the workplace and turning over the reins to him. In the fast-paced business world we live in, we often…

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…

Are you listening or talking? You can do both

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Henry Blackaby authored the book called Experiencing God and it speaks to the importance of prayer. He makes numerous points from his experience of being devoted to prayer. He said his greatest moments of experiencing God came through his times of prayer. From that experience he saw God at work doing things in his life…

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…

Standout work connects people and creates lasting value

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In November of 2014 I had the opportunity to attend a conference in OKC put on by Strata Leadership. The program had a number of authors that spoke on the topic of leadership in the workplace   One speaker that stood out to me was David Sturt who authored the book “Great Work: How to Make…

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…

Ham Radio becomes the roots for communications

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Roots. The word is real and a metaphor for the underpinning. Roots are the foundation that hold things together, but seldom does anyone see. Let us tell you a story about a most unusual and unlikely group of people. Dr. Michael Gabbert, founding pastor…

Shining with Hope in 2025; looking back at the lessons of 2024

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You probably did not hope for or expect in Oklahoma the biggest January snowstorm in seven years, as you were making your New Year’s Resolutions! Even the weather forecast did not anticipate what we received in Tulsa, You in all probability did not factor in ‘tribulations’ as you were thinking about your hopes for 2025….

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…