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.

The Fundamentals Of A Hug

I learned how to hug from a friend. She was the best hugger I’ve ever met. No hug with her lasted less than 10 seconds. Her hugs were long, warm, and comforting with a touch of swaying.

CAPITOL REPORT

This week, I want to share the education bills that the Legislature passed this session.Several of the bills related to the subject matter students study in our public schools.

Fiddles, Banjos and Prince Albert

A funny thing happens as we age, the past seems to grow closer to us. That opinion of mine was once again supported as my wife and I started listening to some of the early radio broadcasts of the Grand Ole Opry.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Golden Age Center is growing with new members. We welcome Philip and Lois Cimei, and Karen Harris to our fellowship. All seniors over 60 are welcome to eat for just $1.50 daily.

Violence Trending Up: Fact Or Perception

Suzie Campbell, PublisherViolence Trending Up: Fact or Perception?The quick succession of pops, the sudden movement of the security detail, and the slight pause as former President Donald Trump touches his ear, still speaking to the crowd, and then realizes he should be taking cover.

It Ain’t Her First Rodeo

As a native New Yorker, rodeos were a rare sight as I grew up. I attended a rodeo once in NYC, but that had less people watching the action inside than outside protesting cruelty to animals.When I first started my professional writing career, my editor assigned me to the local rodeo.

Inhofe’s Legacy Will Continue

On Tuesday morning, news broke of the passing of former US Sen. Jim Inhofe. Inhofe, Oklahoma’s longest-serving Senator, dedicated nearly three decades (1994 to early 2023) to his role in the US Senate.