The dystopian state of subscription services

Of course it’s got remote start, it’s a Mercedes!This is what the salesman at a Tulsa Mercedes Benz dealership told my wife’s dad three years ago when he was buying his third Mercedes from them.He didn’t lie — he omitted. That brand-new, shiny 2021 Mercedes Benz did have remote start — at that time.

Children’s Court System is Desperately Needed Statewide

For the Children As the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next four months before the constitutionally required adjournment on the final Friday in May.

Earnings Season: Forecasting 2025 Amid Policy Uncertainty

I was probably too chubby to be caving, but my high school buddies wanted to go. Across the road from the little white church we attended was a big, beautiful cave.

Homemade chicken noodle soup

nkFew things in life are as universally comforting as a bowl of chicken noodle soup. It’s like giving your innards a warm hug — like a security blanket for your soul, but when my wife makes it, it transcends comfort food. MaryLee’s chicken noodle soup is the elixir of life.

Adventures with Allie

In 2007 a Disney movie called Ratatouille was released, and in that movie there is a food critic named Anton Ego. Anton’s catch phrase was “if I don’t love it, I don’t swallow it.” I relate very much to Anton Ego on this matter.

Get Ready for Scams in the Digital Age

Technology has made our lives more convenient by transforming penand- paper processes into simple, one-click tasks and providing easier access to more information. However, these advancements have also created opportunities for fraudsters to exploit us, particularly older adults.

Your “Helicopter” Moment in Life

For the Children When I heard the news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, I was reminded of a statement he made 10 years ago during his announcement that he was battling brain cancer. He was asked if he would have done anything different in his life. I was surprised by his response.

Fighting for state sovereignty

In my two years as your Attorney General, one of my most important priorities has been to protect Oklahoma’s state sovereignty against the relentless overreach of the Biden-Harris Administration.

Good Problems in the Market: Climbing Despite Challenges

One day in the late 80s, I walked into my Poppy’s house and asked what we would work on today. He said, “We’ve got problems, but they’re good problems. We need to fix the washed-out fence down past the pond.

Reading Stamina Stagnation

I recently watched a YouTube video where a person had read an article that said Ivy League students were struggling to read. They were able to read; they just struggled with the format they were being expected to read — as in they were struggling to read physical books.