My middle name should have been Grace

Ask anyone who has spent more than five minutes in the same room as me, and they will testify that I am, undeniably, a klutz. Being a lifelong clumsy lass comes with some strange stories and some very, very odd doctors visits.

Lucas shares federal update

This past week, I was in a meeting with Congressman Frank Lucas and about 25 other leaders from the Stillwater area to hear his perspective on what’s happening at the federal level.

Another daughter’s wedding

To say it was a journey would be a gross understatement of what brought us to Utah a couple Saturdays ago (literally and fi guratively). A few months ago, our oldest daughter, Courtney, who currently lives in Sacramento, California, told us she was engaged… she was going to be married!

Challenges of Democracy

I recently visited Mount Rushmore with my children and grandchildren and was again in awe of the freedom we have in our nation, as well as the real work democracy requires.

Adventures with Allie Science Fiction

I am absolutely, positively, 1,000 percent, undeniably, convinced that science fiction writers are behind a good chunk of modern technological advancements. As some of you know, I have recently decided that I want to try my hand at writing. Specifically, writing a sci-fi novel.

A letter from James Lankford

Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: As we approach this year’s Independence Day celebrations, we’re reminded what our Founding Fathers wrote in the Declaration of Independence.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

It appears the popularity of The Critical Race Theory has reached its zenith and is now beginning its slow decline. Parents, young students and teachers are speaking out against it in public school board and city council meetings across America.

The speed of life

Life happens fast. I haven’t thought about that too much until recently. The thing is, recently I have had a lot of time to think. I don’t think of myself as old. I don’t t even see myself as old. I have a theory about that.

Celebrations and Opportunities

This past weekend, our nation celebrated Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the fi rst time. Juneteenth, sometimes referred to as “America’s second independence day,” is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States.

Juneteenth

With the creation last week of Juneteenth as a national holiday, I have seen several posts that, though meaning well in celebrating the day, have made mistakes about the history.