Standing Firm for Your Rights

Things are moving quickly here at the Capitol. I presented House Bill 3094 last week in the Judiciary-Civil Committee, a measure centered on a principle I firmly believe in, which is trusting law-abiding citizens.

Our right to worship must be safeguarded

Generally Speaking Americans last month recoiled in horror after seeing videos of lawless protesters barging into a Minneapolis-area church and terrifying innocent parishioners.

Adventures with Allie

W e packed like we were leaving for a weeklong vacation instead of a Saturday afternoon. Diaper bag zipped tight, backup outfits folded like origami, fruit pouches counted twice, pacifier clipped to his shirt like a tiny insurance policy.

Planting Trees Under Powerlines: Right Tree, Right Place

Home Grown Planting trees is one of the best investments homeowners can make for shade, beauty, wildlife habitat, and property value. However, when planting near overhead utility lines, careful planning is essential.

Letters to the editor

A big ‘Shout Out’ to Easton, a student at Cushing Middle School. Usually my grandchildren take my dumpster to the vurb and hand deliver my mail but they were unavailable and I was anxious to get my Cushing paper, so I used my three wheel electric scooter, and headed out.

Let’s Hear It for the Bees

A country has made global history by recognizing the legal rights of bees. Read that again.Legal rights…for bees. The stingless bees of the Peruvian Amazon are leading the way into what could become a new model of coexistence between nature and the law.

Pruning Roses

Home Grown Roses are a favorite in Oklahoma landscapes, but proper pruning is essential to keep them healthy and blooming.

Prepare children for their educational years by reading to them

For the Children Most legislative committees are finishing their work on bills in the houses of origin this week at the State Capitol. This is the time when thousands of bills die without ever being considered.

Protecting Oklahoma Homes from Wildfire Threats

Home Grown As spring approaches, the reminder of last year’s wildfires begins to surface. Now is the time to start taking precautions.The term “Firewise Landscaping” is about thoughtful plant selection and property management to reduce wildfire risk.

The terrifying truth and what we can do about it

We like our world to be simple. We like to know who the good people are and who the bad ones are. We like to neatly categorize with clear separation lines because they make us feel safe. However, the uncomfortable truth is that nobody truly knows what someone else is capable of.