Gone Fishin’

My father was an outdoorsman, a fisherman. Not your average weekend, hopeful, take-the-kids-fishing kind of fisherman. My dad lived and breathed all piscatorial delights.As a young man in Brooklyn, NY, a neighbor took him fishing, and he was hooked for life.

Secret Service Accountability

On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, the nation was shocked to its core. It was on this day that President Trump almost had his life taken away in Pennsylvania. This assassination attempt left others injured and tragically resulted in the passing of Corey Comperatore.

CAPITOL REPORT

This week, I want to share the county and municipal government bills that the Legislature passed this session.House Bill 1967 authorizes any county to levy up to 1% sales tax on goods and services in the county to fund emergency medical services with voter approval.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

July has been an unusual time for a break in 100-degree weather, but those of us at the Golden Age Center have not complained about that! The center is definitely a place to stay cool and enjoy nutritious meals, good fellowship, and fun.

Red Barn On Left - Don’t Turn There

Chances are, most of our readers have been given interesting directions. Once while traveling through Houston (this was in pre-Interstate days), I got lost—really lost. At my wife’s encouraging (?

CAPITOL COMMENTS

As August approaches, I’m looking forward to being at home in Oklahoma and taking advantage of the opportunity to meet and engage with constituents across the Fifth Congressional District.

Those Summer Nights

Over the weekend, I was listening to John and Olivia belt out lyrics and tell their sides of a summer romance from Grease. It’s a catchy tune, but kind of inappropriate… as are a lot songs if you really listen to the words.

Senate Report

STATE SEN. GRANT GREEN SENATE DISTRICT 28The Senate reconvened in special session on July 15 to confirm the governor’s newest appointment to the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents and to give my caucus a chance to elect a new leader for our chamber.

Night Sky Report

Summer is here with temps ranging from the upper 90’s into the low 100’s with uncharacteristic storm fronts moving through from time to time wreaking havoc with the viewing schedule. Hopefully August weather will allow us to get some decent observing sessions in.

The Magic Rule Of Threes In My Life

It is ingrained in our society: the rule of threes.