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If you want to dance, right now is sure the perfect time

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I have spent my life with students, hanging out with 13- to 18-year-olds for over 47 years. I have dealt with and counseled with students on everything from “My parents are Neanderthals” to “I am going to be the president of the United States.” So far, in all these years, neither has turned out to…

Even in a worldwide pandemic, there is cause to give thanks

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Is it possible to give thanks to God in 2020? Absolutely. I recognize that many Tulsans, Oklahomans and Americans are struggling with disease, loss of income and depression. And it may be awhile before those problems are solved or alleviated. I just know that I have much to be thankful for right now. I am…

Toilet water has a different meaning for 4-year-old Cohen

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Seven-year-old Titus the Honorable and 4-year-old Cohen the Goodhearted are currently doing virtual schooling. It amazing that a teacher can sit at home with a computer in front of them, and at a certain time, their computer screen will populate with their students. Titus the Honorable did his virtual schooling from our kitchen counter one…

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….