Bless the Broken Road

'Bless the Broken Road' was originally written and performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1994. Ten years later, it was made famous by Rascal Flatts when they recorded it for the Hannah Montana Movie; it went platinum and earned them a Grammy.If you listen to the words, it’s not hard to see why.

Night Sky Report

With changes in schedules here at the observatory, I will no longer be able to devote the time for writing this article. Therefore this will be the final issue of the Night Sky Report.Again the weather continued to give us trouble as it has again caused several viewing session cancellations.

The Case of the Lost Dentures

“What do you mean you can’t remember where you put your dentures?”I was furious. We were four hours from home, and two hours since we stopped to walk the dogs.

Slow Sales? Raise Prices!

This column will describe two actual accounts and one fictional story that helps to support the above title.First, my taxidermist nephew in Kentucky recently told my wife and I that his life-like work was attracting more jobs than he could handle.

Having Our Law Enforcement’s Backs

This National Police Week, we pause to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve our communities with courage, commitment, and integrity. Every day, officers across Oklahoma and the nation put on the uniform knowing they may face life-threatening dangers in the line of duty.

Senate Report

STATE SEN. GRANT GREEN, SENATE DISTRICT 28Both legislative chambers and the governor have reached a deal on a budget that will keep state government funded through the next fiscal year.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

With warm weather comes a horrible task. Swimsuit shopping is one of my lifetime top-ten most humiliating actions only second to having my normally quiet child telling the person behind us in the grocery checkout line that his mommy wears really big underwear (using hand gestures). For no reason!

Intern Chronicles

What makes a great journalist? Over the past few months, I’ve learned that it’s not just about writing — it’s about listening, questioning, and learning.

Letters To The Editor

I am the product of many years of formal training. Certainly, several vocations require such training. This letter is a reflection of the growing awareness that this nation urgently needs an army of career-oriented plumbers, electricians, mechanics, builders, welders, etc.

CAPITOL COMMENTS

Reconciliation is a serious priority of both the White House and Congress this year. It is a legislative package containing numerous provisions championed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans. Despite all the buzz, the term reconciliation is often misunderstood.