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Motherhood

Motherhood

Motherhood

For the past five days, Mr. Right and I were on the front lines of what can only be described as Grandparent Babysitting Bootcamp. Our two grandsons (9 and 5), who conveniently reside next door, were left in our care while their parents took a much-needed, child-free vacation.
Oversight and Oklahoma’s Future

Oversight and Oklahoma’s Future

Oversight and Oklahoma’s Future

The pace at the Capitol has been steady, and with that pace comes important milestones that shape how legislation moves forward.Last week marked the final week for policy committees and appropriations subcommittees to hear House bills during the Second Session of the 60th Legislature.
Celebrating Inspiring Women

Celebrating Inspiring Women

Celebrating Inspiring Women

International Women’s Day is on March 8. In 1978, Santa Rosa, CA declared a “Women’s History Week” to coincide with that date.
I believe

I believe

I believe

This month, I was inspired by the gospel. I attended Bethel AME, where they were celebrating Black History Month.The pastor played a song by Marvin Sapp, 'I Believe,' to help inspire the congregation.

Maps, Maps, and More Maps

Quick Map Fact #1: Almost all of South America is east of New York City.Quick Map Fact #2: Russia is so big that it has eleven Time Zones.Quick Map Fact #3: While stationed in Alaska, I often heard this statement, “If Texas doesn’t stop talking about being so big, we’ll split it in two and Texas...
It’s a Taxing Time

It’s a Taxing Time

It’s a Taxing Time

If you’ve ever tried to fill out your own tax return, you know that nothing tests the limits of sanity quite like deciphering the IRS’s cryptic forms.