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Christmas traditions,movies and values

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Welcome home. This is the tag line for a relatively new network, Great American Channel media (GAC) started by Bill Abbott. But back-up to what it is and how we found it. One would not think that politics would make much difference in how…

Celebrate Christmas Traditions of Giving and Receiving

Tulsa Beacon

This time of year, is a season that is globally celebrated, and it is called Christmas for many around the globe. A time of joy, sharing, giving, love and reflecting on our faith and our future. As many celebrate Christmas all over the world, I hope we can humble ourselves and truly consider the Christ…

Football plus some horrendous traffic in a trip Dallas

Tulsa Beacon

I went to the Big 12 Championship game in Arlington, Texas, to watch Oklahoma play Baylor on December 7. I had never been to the AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, so I was curious about what it was like. I had seen the stadium on television many times. Of course, I have been…

Thanksgiving is embedded in the American culture

Tulsa Beacon

[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Thanksgiving. What an interesting word. It is embedded in the fabric of our culture and country. Since the election, history as it occurred is recognized again in our society, what is the story of Thanksgiving? You already know about the Pilgrims, who were at…

Think the Holidays are a Bad Time to Job Search – Major Myth

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While it may feel like job seeking during the holidays is a waste of time, it is an exciting time to keep searching and connecting with people! Fact is a sizable percentage of people find their next job by connecting with someone they know. 1) Many companies have already set next year’s goals and determined…

I’m going to get my grandchildren toys for Christmas

Tulsa Beacon

My daughter told me not to buy any more toys for my 18-month-old granddaughter for Christmas. Right. I have only been a grandparent for 18 months and that is not a whole lot of time to spoil a granddaughter. And now, I have twice as much spoiling to do thanks to the birth of my…

New Media is being used to battle main stream media

Tulsa Beacon

[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] New media. What does that even mean? Its a whole new world out there. This is an anti-system to the media-political complex which has become corrupted. Mavericks embrace technology which others are afraid or ignorant to use. Imperial media is not going away, it…

It is lonesome at the Peak – Leaders profit from Coaching

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Today’s most successful companies recognize the value that comes with training talent at all levels. Good development coaching for leadership is always custom tailored to enhance performance and deliver a competitive edge for the organization. Among top talent in executive offices, many leaders have proven themselves to be knowledgeable. That is a given. The difference…

Dan Keating left his mark on America, Oklahoma, Tulsa

Tulsa Beacon

I first met Dan Keating in 2004 when he was instrumental in raising funds for the first Senate campaign for former Sen. Tom Coburn. We met but we didn’t speak a lot. Not too much later, Dan asked me to join him for lunch. I didn’t know what to expect. I thought he might be…