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Some college courses make you want to scratch your head

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When I was at The University of Oklahoma, I took Theory of Basketball, Theory of Baseball, Theory of Wrestling, Theory of Track and Field and, of course, Theory of Football. I was a journalism major and I thought I wanted to be a sportswriter, so I took these courses. All but Theory of Wrestling were…

Just ordinary good people can make a difference

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] ‘Just good people’ opined the co-author. When I hear a phrase, some just pop out as an excellent topic of an article. We are born into a family, without our choosing. We are brought-up in their values. As teenagers and young adults, we try…

U.S. Open and Southern Hills

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Bryson DeChambeau won his second U.S. Open Golf Championship this past weekend at Pinehurst Resort and County Club in North Carolina. With that, many folks may be wondering when the U.S. Open will return to Tulsa’s Southern Hills Country Club. Not any time soon. This year, the USGA announced plans to rotate the major golf…

I am struggling to feel like I belong at work – does anyone care?

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Too many people do not feel like they belong at work. The 2023 Work in America Survey found that 20% of employees do not feel a sense of belonging at work. When employees feel they do not belong, their performance suffers, and they are significantly more likely to seek employment elsewhere. Belonging in the workplace…

It’s hard to keep up with all the church name changes

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There is a trend across America for churches to change their names. There are probably a lot of good reasons for this. Churches that have been around for decades may have had a turnover in the congregation and a new name would be more reflective of the new parishioners. Other churches may have moved to…

Answers to a frequent question- How do I get a job?

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] How do I get a job/career against the competition? This was perhaps the most asked questions by my students, this time of year. A paraphrase of Dale Carnegie that applies to every people relationship is “Find out what the other person wants. Help them…

Sooner softball champs again!

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Football may be king at the University of Oklahoma, but the Sooners Softball team is undoubtedly queen. The Sooners made history last week when they won the Women’s College World Series for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. It is the first time in college softball history that a team has four-peated, and with the current…

The Secret Weapon of Connection: Mastering Active Listening Skills

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“Can you hear me now?’ was the popular tag line in a commercial for a cell phone company. But the real question we should be asking in our everyday communications is “Are you listening?” My wife made the comment to me recently that I needed to check to see if I needed to get some…

Memorial May, is more than just one day

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Memorial May for our family is the weekend of the last Monday of May. Why not Day? We, like you, want more time. We began acquiring the ranch property when our children were the age of their young adult children. After a few years…