Gearing Up For The 58th Legislature

The second session of the 58th Legislature began Monday, Feb. 7, and House members and staff finalizing our preparations. Session officially began on Monday, Feb. 7 at noon.

Students Speak Out On Effects Of Coronavirus

Conversation, close quarters, and chaos are all expected when walking into a public school. What once was seen as normal is now surrounded by controversy and debate. Like most places, schools have also been impacted by COVID-19. One school, in particular, is Tecumseh High School.

Tax Filing Tips

Last week was the start of tax filing season with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This can be a difficult process, especially since the pandemic has posed unique challenges, but I wanted to provide you with some tips to speed tax return processing and refund delivery.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

We are so thankful to be open for meals when so many schools, businesses, etc. are having to close for a period of time to allow their students, employees, etc. to get well. We are so thankful for our health. Please remember Maxine Brooks who has been in rehab in your prayers.

Tragic Flaw Not So Tragic After All

Growing up, if there’s one thing the small town of Tecumseh taught me it’s that the world is big. I found myself asking, ”Why?” a lot. Not in a helpless, desperate, solace-seeking way, but more like a child pondering, filled with curiosity. My future career path has always been confusing for me.

Abandoned Wells

If you drove across our state of Oklahoma, you would see nearly half a million wells that have been drilled into open fields.

Two People, Two Dogs, Four To A Bed

We’ve postponed this trip for two years. Now, with Clarabell the Campervan fully loaded, Noodles the Wonder Dog and her canine sidekick Teddy harnessed up, and the Mr. Right and I vaccinated and boosted, we are once again heading West. We love “Snow birding” to the Arizona desert this time of year.

The Ten Acre Observatory

January presented us with several major cold fronts bringing high winds and low temperatures with some locations seeing various amounts of snow.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center has been open 14 days in 2022. We are enjoying nutritious meals and good fellowship, playing dominoes and card games, working puzzles, and having Bingo and music twice a month. If you are not a member, 2022 is a good time to join if you are 60 years old.

Democrats’ Election Takeover Bill

Last week was an example of yet another power-grab attempt and legislative gimmick forced upon Congress by Democrats.