When you say stupid things on tape, people notice

So in McCurtain County last week, two journalists reportedly received death threats, albeit indirectly, from elected officials.

Honoring Two HD33 Veterans

On Monday, I had the immense honor of recognizing two outstanding veterans from District 33 as the House's Veterans of the Week, Oklahoma Air National Guard Senior Master Sergeant Kerry Mills and Oklahoma Army National Guard Sergeant Christopher Mills. SMSgt.

The five stages of my Easter appreciation

April is quite a month — between it being Autism Awareness month and encompassing days for local area elections, Arbor and Earth Day, Patriot’s Day, my own mother’s birthday, and of course Good Friday and Easter Sunday, there is a lot I could write about.

THE MISSING INK

It’s cookout season. Time to offend PETA. Technically, for the hands at Rancho Meisner (MaryLee and me) grilling season never ends, it just gets colder… then warmer… then colder as the planet cycles through its annual hot flashes.

A world of slang

I was told not too long ago that I use a lot of slang when I talk. This is something that I’ve never really noticed about myself, but it got me thinking — isn’t all modern language dependent on slang?

Red and Blue — a political and personal column

My political affiliation is not something I will probably ever share with the public – I will however be happy to discuss my views on how much of the hot bed political issues such as sex education, abortion, and gender should not actually be political issues.

Capitol Happenings

We had a long and busy, but productive, week at the Capitol. Monday started with a sunrise vigil in remembrance of people lost to COVID-19. The event was organized by Sen. Paul Rosino to commemorate what would have been the 36th birthday of his son Gregory, who died from COVID in July 2021.

Protecting our sunshine at the federal level

  “Save our sunshine!” This is the battle cry heard ‘round the nation as Florida Senator Marco Rubio reintroduces legislation killed off last year by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 is a regurgitation of 2021 legislation bearing the same name.

“Just Say No” To State Question 820

Legalizing Recreational Marijuana My fellow Oklahomans, As a family physician for 22 years I have witnessed what marijuana (THC) can do to my patients.

Adventures with Allie

Opinions are like ogres, and ogres are like onions. They all have layers. You can have a five minute conversation with a random stranger off the street and within that five minutes (if you avoid small talk) you can understand their general take on life.