Forgiveness Sought in Advance

What I am about to reveal is unthinkable in the Southwest. It concerns something that could get me killed--and not a jury in Oklahoma would convict you! At four score plus, my conscience demands I reveal it.

Protecting your generosity

As we approach the holiday season, Oklahomans will once again demonstrate the extraordinary generosity that defines our state.

Capitol Comments

After 43 days of a Democrat-driven shutdown, the government finally reopened last week. This legislation was identical to a package that Republican leadership offered in the Senate weeks ago, showing that this entire situation was political and avoidable.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Are you 65 years of age? Are you bored with life? Are you feeling lonely? Then the Golden Age Center is the place you need to be.

Building a Fair, Accountable Government

One of the most interesting parts of serving in the Legislature is seeing how all the pieces of state government fit together. It’s a privilege to watch laws evolve over time to better serve Oklahomans, and it’s something I’m proud to be part of.

Roosters are mean

I love all animals, let me make that perfectly clear from the beginning. That, and roosters are mean. Not just mean, but a dastardly evil kind of mean.Being a child of New York suburbia, country- living hadn’t been on my radar as I grew into adulthood.

Supporting Those Who Served

I am proud to say that this year’s legislative session brought meaningful progress for Oklahoma’s veterans and military families.

You Can’t Go Home Again!

Thomas Wolff wrote a best-seller by the same name. In summary, it is an autobiographical search for identity and life’s meaning. Wynonna Judd has a song by the same name.She sings about “flies on the butter” and “yellow jackets on the watermelon.”

Bucket list item checked off on the Mississippi

The Golden Age Center was open this week as cooler weather arrived, and it survived without me as I experienced something on my bucket list. It involved the River that has many stories and songs about it.The Mississippi River is the second-largest river in the U.S. behind the Missouri River.

CAPITOL REPORT

One of the most interesting parts of serving in the Legislature is seeing how all the pieces of state government fit together. It’s a privilege to watch laws evolve over time to better serve Oklahomans, and it’s something I’m proud to be part of.