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Roman numerals are less vital than the Book of Romans

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My wife and I were discussing the fact that the Super Bowl is numbered using Roman numerals. She asked me, “How do you get a 56 out of LVI?” I explained that the “L” stands for “50,” and she told me that in her little two-room country schoolhouse, they never made it to the L’s….

Medicaid expansion is trouble for state workers

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When Medicaid expansion was sold to Oklahoma voters, proponents declared it a no-pain-all-gain proposition. “Free” federal money would rain from the skies and the health of Oklahomans would be restored statewide. Now some of those proponents are singing a different tune. Working families should pay attention, because they are the most likely to be negatively…

Visiting Canada is off my ‘to do’ list – at least for now

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I have never set foot in Canada. The closest I have ever been was in Alaska or maybe Seattle, Washington. I have always wanted to visit Canada. My favorite Spanish teacher, Mrs. Ford, at Bell Junior High School always said that Americans should learn either French or Spanish to better understand Canada (they speak French…

We can learn deep lessons sometimes when we least expect it

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Some of Jesus’ greatest teaching occurred when His disciples least expected it. It seems to me that He liked to share key truths not at a designated hour or place but at random, unexpected times and locations. I believe He still teaches that way. Often, we are in such a hurry that we miss the…

It snows in here Tulsa but not often and not a whole lot

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According to the National Weather Service, the big snowstorm Tulsa has in 2011 was the second biggest on record behind 1958. We had 22.5 inches of snow in February of 2011. That’s a lot. Tulsa has 29.6 inches of snow in the year 1958. We had 10 inches of snow in February of 2021 and…

‘Becoming A Senior Adult Afternoon’ created lasting bonds

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Sometimes the little things make the biggest impact. I grew up in a generation that respected senior adults. Whether it was a grandparent in our church, a schoolteacher or a police officer, we were taught to use the language of respect. We said, “Thank you,” “Please,” “Excuse me,” “Yes, ma’am” or “No, sir” and used…

The abundance of mounds in Oklahoma tells some stories

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[Why our area has its unique political and religious attitudes.] When driving through the countryside, outcrops or small rises with a flattop appear in places contrary to the surrounding terrain. Most of these are undocumented or we have simply lost their history in the last one-hundred years. During prehistory, societies around the world constructed mounds….

Why would my wife put up with me for 39-plus years?

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On July 10, 2022, my wife Susan and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. I am very proud of that. My late father-in-law the Rev. George Campbell and my mother-in-law Martha Campbell were married for more than 60 years. I grew up in a home with a Dad but no Mom because she passed…