Upcoming Frontier Days

The members at the Golden Age Center welcome the change in weather that comes with the arrival of September and the promise of autumn! Right now, we are anticipating the celebration of Frontier Days and the settlement of the city of Tecumseh.

Capitol Report

During the First Session of the 60th Legislature, we worked to improve Oklahoma’s court system to make it more efficient and better serve both citizens and businesses.

Sanity’s Last Stand

With all good intentions, I planted four tomato plants at the beginning of the summer … and then promptly forgot about them. They were not far from the back door, yet on the other side of a fence and only four inches tall. Out of sight, out of my mind thinking I could grow anything.

Honoring an Early TV Star

“Son, change that channel, Herb Shriner is about to come on.”

Yes, we’re goin' to a party

“You say it’s your birthday! Well it’s my birthday too yeah!” The Beatles jammed out to the “Birthday”song on their White Album. Lennon and McCartney share lead vocals on this catchy tune that I have heard countless times in my life.

Capitol Report

in OklahomaThis legislative session, one of my top priorities has been making healthcare more accessible, affordable and effective for Oklahomans.

AARP Celebrates 90th with us

Greetings from the Golden Age Center!

Generally Speaking

EDITOR’S NOTE: While the Office of Attorney General does not typically name victims of sexual crimes, Ms. Smith and her family have chosen to speak out publicly in their efforts to secure justice.OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 19, 2025) – Former Choctaw-Nicoma Park High School teacher Samuel Melton has...

The Hole

Oddly enough, I used to own a hole. It was a black disc approximately two and a half feet in diameter, and I could move it about freely to anywhere I wish to put that hole; on the fence, on a chair, on my deck.

Capitol Report

New Public Safety LawsKeeping our neighborhoods safe is about more than just enforcing laws, but it’s also about creating a place where families can thrive, businesses can grow and people feel secure. This year, the Legislature passed several important public safety laws that do just that.