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The Sun has an enormous effect on ‘climate change’

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Democrat Joe Biden tells us in his ten-thousand-word climate change plan that he “has long appreciated the enormity of climate change and has always believed that we have a moral and economic imperative to address it.” That is an understatement. Climate change is, in fact, so enormous that we have no chance of significantly affecting…

Some things about Thanksgiving should never change

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There are certain things you should not change about Thanksgiving. For Thanksgiving dinner, you need to serve turkey and dressing. And you must have pumpkin pie for dessert. Of course, there is some wiggle room here. Roasting a turkey can be intimidating for some folks. It’s really easier than you think. The first step is…

It is difficult to navigate when you do not get recognition

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Okay, I confess. I am just a nasty, old, rotten, wicked sinner who, for some reason only known to God, in His sovereignty has saved me by the wondrous grace of our Lord. I know many of you who read this article think that I have obtained some type of spiritual plateau that makes me…

On the 113th anniversary, ‘you’re doin’ fine Oklahoma’

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November 16 is Oklahoma Statehood Day. It’s also my birthday. I was born in Tulsa and I have lived most of my life here in the Great State of Oklahoma. I went to college at The University of Oklahoma and all of our children were born in Tulsa. It’s a great place to live. I…

This chocolate pie was more than just a delicious dessert

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Love stories are some of the greatest expressions of the human experience, from Romeo and Juliet to Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. For those of you who aren’t into the classics, may I remind you of Belle and the Beast or Cinderella and Prince Charming. If those don’t move your stone-cold heart, don’t forget the Lady…

Do you have ice storm home coverage?

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Many Oklahomans are cleaning up after the ice storm that swept through the state this week. But the clean-up is just part of the recovery effort. Navigating through the insurance claim process during this time can be confusing and stressful. Here are some commonly asked questions and the answers about ice storm and home insurance…

We got mixed results from our 2020 backyard garden

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I didn’t grow any pumpkins in my backyard garden this year. I didn’t have a good crop two years ago because of worms – I only got one usable pumpkin – and I didn’t feel up to it last year. Susan makes pumpkin pies and pumpkin bread from scratch, so we have to buy pumpkins….

Parents become thieves, liars and teachers, mentors, models

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I didn’t know parenting would so dramatically transform my life and value systems. In many ways, this has been a good thing. I’ve learned to love the unlovable, deny myself and pray for those who despitefully use me. For those who are either thinking of having children or are new parents, here are seven things…

Real needs are ignored in the light of ‘climate change’

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In the last presidential debate, Democratic nominee Joe Biden said, “global warming is an existential threat to humanity. We have a moral obligation to do with it and we’re told by all the leading scientists of the world we don’t have much time. We’re going to pass the point of no return with the next…

The strangeness of Halloween will be stranger this year

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Can children go trick-or-treating in Tulsa on Halloween? Only if they wear a mask. Halloween is always weird but the Chinese coronavirus is going to make it especially strange and awkward this year. Tulsa has a mask ordinance that requires everyone – age and 10 or older – to wear a mask in public, to…