Holiday shopping tips

The festive and fun nature of the holiday season can make it easy to forget the benefits of being frugal. Many people go overboard on holiday spending, making this time of year costly for consumers.Sales between the beginning of November 2023 and Christmas Eve 2023 climbed 3.

The Magic of Christmas

I’m not much of a cook, and even less of a baker. I mention this because I’ve been invited to a neighborhood Potluck Dinner and, to make things just a little more awkward, a home-baked Cookie Exchange. A two-for-one Christmas whammy.Admittedly, I’m not terrible at the stove.

Letters To The Editor

To the Editor, An initiative petition to phase out property tax in Oklahoma has been filed with the Secretary of State. If enough signatures are obtained, State Question 841 will be on the November 2026 ballot.

Thankful for the holidays

As we celebrated this Thanksgiving with the traditional dinner of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie with family and friends on the last Thursday of November, we had many blessings to be thankful for!

I Was Once an “All-American”

In my third year in the United States Air Force, I was assigned to Northeast Cape Air Force Station on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. The island is about 120 miles southwest of Nome. (BTW: a good Rand McNally map will show it in the Bering Sea.

Letters To The Editor

Oklahoma legislators have created all types of hype in its reported attempts to eliminate the income tax and the ad tax.

New Business Laws and Looking Ahead

As we conclude this series on new laws from the 2025 legislative session, I would like to thank everyone who has followed along. I’ve enjoyed sharing these updates because even though we’re long past our school days, learning never stops.

Changing Holiday Traditions

Last StandNo sooner is the swimming pool covered, and the flip flops put into winter storage, when the holiday season stampedes at us like a raging bull—fast, furious, and, although we know it’s coming, there’s still an element of surprise when it finally makes contact. Be honest.

Instrumental Tunes

This column is about musical inspirations. I typically write about a song that inspires a topic that means something to me personally, or means something at the time. The lyrics usually involve that subject matter.This week, the music hit me a little differently.

Capitol Comments

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is a time for us to reflect on what matters most. This is a moment for gratitude and for spending time with loved ones. We are also reminded of how fortunate we are to live in the United States, a country built on freedom and opportunity.