Adventures with Allie

There’s a moment every October in Oklahoma when the morning air finally feels like a promise kept. After months of oppressive, hair-frizzing, energy-sapping heat, the world exhales.

Domestic violence awareness can foster lasting change

October is an important time of the year because it is the month that is designated for raising awareness about domestic violence. It is a time that we are reminded of the critical importance of addressing this stark and sobering problem that impacts far too many Oklahomans.

Shutdown, Healthcare, and Opportunities for Oklahomans

For the Children With the federal government “shutdown” of services continuing, one likely outcome will be that Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, subsidies will end or be reduced.Should this happen, the burden for health insurance coverage will fall to the states to decide.

Gold At Record Highs: Why Investors Are Looking Beyond the Dollar

Stock Market Insights Wealth Management.When the world feels uncertain — inflation high, government debt ballooning, central banks under pressure — investors tend to look beyond the dollar for a safety net. Gold, the age-old hedge, often leads that retreat.

Swings and fences

I grew up in a small town which correlated to a small school. In school we had one playground for grades two through six. The playground was broken into three sections separated by gates and tall chain-link fences like a patchwork of territories.

Adventures with Allie

It’s been one year since my husband and I bought our first home, and I’m starting to suspect the house is alive. Not in a “haunted” way, although that squirrel in the attic might disagree, but in a “testing your patience constantly” way.Take the floors.

Backing the Blue in a Small Town

Oilton City Council, Ward 4 Although we may not always agree, I have respect for each of my fellow council members. Every member brings a unique perspective and a genuine desire to see Oilton move forward. When our form of government was created, it was built with checks and balances in mind.

Fall forum is your opportunity to bring forth youth policy ideas

For the Children Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our Fall Forum to look at trends in child health, safety, and wellbeing.We invite advocates from across the state to hear from experts about critical topics.

Living in Interesting Times

There are some days when I wonder if the person who first said, “May you live in interesting times,” was applauded for this statement or condemned.

Mortgage Rates Are Rising Despite Fed Cuts—Here’s Why

Stock Market Insights Wealth ManagementMy wife and I bought our first house in 1997 for $23,000 and had a 7.5% mortgage rate. Even though the loan was small, it was still scary for a new finance guy and a school teacher. A lower interest rate would have really helped us out.