Generally Speaking

We knew that a second Trump Administration would be as different from the Biden years as night is from day.

Big Chief Tablet, Mimeograph, and Ink Wells

Light years before smart boards, smartphones, and computer nerds, I used Big Chief tablets to aid me in doing my lessons. For our younger readers, Big Chief tablets were about 45 sheets of paper that were just slightly brighter than a cardboard box!

Senate Report

The Senate just passed the committee deadline for bills to clear their first hurdle of the legislative session. Of the 1,141 pieces of legislation filed at the beginning of the session, more than 500 advanced from committees before the deadline.

CAPITOL REPORT

As a parent, former Tecumseh High School principal and lawmaker, there are few things more heartbreaking than losing a young life with so much potential.

No Fair!

Throughout 2024 and onward, Mr. Right and I lost weight and got healthier. Quite a bit of weight, actually. I’ve cut out refined sugar, obliterated carbohydrates, and lowered my fat intake. He eats what I cook and likes it.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center is decorated for spring as we march into the season with some beautiful weather and much needed rain chances.Before I start this column, please accept my apology for not checking my sources well enough so that I reported that Roselynn Carter was still alive as one of five...

Night Sky Report

Snow and sub-freezing temperatures do NOT make for good viewing conditions!

“This is bigger than the music”

The talk about the Super Bowl half-time show is just now starting to settle down, almost three weeks later.

Senate Report

This legislative session has gotten off to a busy start. Senate committees are in full swing and meeting weekly to hear dozens of policy bills. Much of my time has been consumed by my work leading the Senate Energy Committee.

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor, I’m a life-long Oklahoman and proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.