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Democrat hopefuls racing to get as far left as possible

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Just when you thought national politics couldn’t get any worse, it does. The Democrat debates are a series of desperate candidates trying to outdo each other in making promises that they can’t keep. They are overtly trying to buy votes and the sad fact is – it might just work. One Democrat wants the federal…

Living with Purpose and Freedom: after the Fireworks

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The Fourth of July has passed. The parades are over, the fireworks are gone, and the flags put away. But now that the celebration is over, the deeper question remains: what do we do with the freedom we just honored? Living in the United States of America, we are privileged to enjoy a level of…

What happened to those theaters Tulsa used to have?

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When I was a kid growing up in Tulsa, going to a movie was a big deal. I grew up near McClure Park (11th street and Memorial Drive) and we were close to the Admiral Twin Drive-in. The park and the drive-in are still there. When the Crosstown Expressway (I-244) was built, we were afraid…

I have a special privilege that cannot be diminished

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I admit that I grew up under privilege. No, it wasn’t because my family had wealth. We didn’t. My Father, the late Harley Biggs, Sr., was a barber who took home about $100 a week back in the 1960s in Tulsa. My mother passed away in 1959 and Dad had to raise five young boys…

Stand by me

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Memorial Day and Independence Day are two holidays that will always be linked in my mind. When I was a boy, Independence Day was more important. Memorial Day meant a visit to the cemetery, but Independence Day meant fireworks, picnics and the parade in my home town.  I looked eagerly for the United States flag…

Aphorisms or old sayings can help you gain perspective

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.]   “Why can’t things just work?” The frustration was apparent in the rhetorical question. He did not expect an answer when the air conditioner contactor failed in the heat of the afternoon, but he needed an outlet to vent. It is times like this…

Summer Job Search can feel like a dead end, but why it is not

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Whether you have been laid off recently or a college student looking for a job, this post is to help you weather the storm of summer and gain a new perspective for how to make it work to your advantage. No matter what your situation in the job search process, I want to acknowledge something…

The conflict between Israel and Iran affects all of us

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.]   War is about people. The conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the rest of the world impacts real people. One of our archaeology research friends was in Tel Aviv when Iran reacted to the initial Israeli bombings. Families of long time Iranian friends live…

I am Good at Something, I think, everyone has unique abilities

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Absolutely. You are not only good at something, but you were also designed to be. Every individual possesses unique abilities and talents, shaped by influences and experiences, reflecting a rich tapestry of creativity and purpose. Yet how often do we truly pause to ask ourselves: What am I gifted at? Perhaps, you are the one…

Some of the best vacations are just not that complicated

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When I was a kid, we didn’t have much money and so we never took a real summer vacation. Sometimes, usually on the Fourth of July or over the Labor Day weekend, we would drive over to Conway, Arkansas, to visit family members and go crappie fishing. When Susan and I started having kids, we…