The weight of human life

America... I’ve never felt more separated from a country I’ve loved in all of my life. I don’t identify with any political party, as I’m a devout libertarian, but I do identify with the weight of human life. Have we truly gotten to a place where we celebrate the murder or harm of a fellow human?

UK debt crisis: A warning sign for the world

I was in Las Vegas over the weekend for the Eagles concert and had to walk through casinos to get to restaurants. I was shocked to see signs saying the casino takes credit cards. Instead of stopping their gambling, people were moving on from cash to credit and continuing to spend with abandon.

Adventures with Allie

My two-month-old son had a doctors appointment last week. As we were walking out of the house I checked the mailbox and let out a delighted shriek the moment I opened it. Inside was his very first book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a crisp copy of The Little Engine That Could.

Adventures with Allie

There is nothing quite like high school sports in the fall. The Friday night lights, the sound of the marching band, the smell of concession stand popcorn drifting across the field.

The Value of Grants in Small Town Government

In a small town, every dollar counts. One of the most effective ways to stretch our local budget is by applying for grants that bring in outside revenue.Grants are not free money. They require effort, paperwork, and often matching funds.

Preparing Landscape Trees for Winter

Home Grown Oklahoma winters can be very unpredictable, and a dry winter can leave trees stressed and struggling the following spring. Trees are a long-term investment and valuable part of our landscapes, so preparing them for winter is key.

Civility Versus Hostility

For the Children One of my goals with the “For the Children” weekly column is to keep people aware of issues involving child advocacy and policy updates so individuals and organizations can champion solutions to problems faced by youth.

Rest, Reflections, and Farewells

For the Children I hope your Labor Day weekend was full of relaxation. I schedule a vacation each year with friends to get away over this holiday which allows me to “charge up the batteries” for upcoming work.

President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Puts Oklahoma Agriculture First

Asalifelongcow-calfrancher,Iknowfirsthand the difficulties our farmers and ranchers face every day. Burdensome regulations, disease, recent natural disasters, and growing costs are just some of the challenges posed to farmers across the country.

Adventures with Allie

ofIt started with bean soup.A young woman on TikTok shared a simple video of herself making bean soup in her kitchen. Nothing dramatic, nothing controversial — just beans, broth and seasoning simmering in a pot. But her comment section erupted into outrage.