Attack Of the Grasshoppers And Wasps

Between the grasshoppers and wasps, I am sick of insects. Is it just me or are grasshoppers eating the entire planet one green leaf at a time? Mr. Right’s family in Northern Utah gather and spread out across the yard, kicking up clouds of whirring insects and herding them into the chicken coop.

Capitol Comments

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation is crucial in ensuring our military is focused on being an effective fighting force.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacations because the time for school to start is fast approaching. I’m taking a short trip to the Grand Canyon because I was just a child when I saw it the first time. Having the time to go places is one of the perks of being retired.

CAPITOL REPORT

The Oklahoma Legislature passed dozens of bills related to health this year, along with legislation on long-term care and insurance. Health House Bill 2175, creates the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund, which replaces the Mental Health Loan Repayment Revolving Fund.

My Early Recollections Of Railroads

My first awareness of long-distance traveling was riding on a train. I can still recall my infatuation with the water coolers and the white, cone-shaped paper cups. For years, even in high school, we had a water bucket at home with water from a hand-pumped well and a commonuse dipper.

Path To Election Integrity

After having oversight of Oklahoma’s election board as a State Senator, I can say with certainty that Oklahoma has some of the best election processes in the entire country. Voting is safe, it is secure, and we receive the results on election night.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center was closed for the 4th. Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July in celebration of America’s independence! My dad was never one to spend money on fireworks that would just be blown up, so we usually celebrated with our cousins because they had fireworks.

Capitol Report

This week, I want to cover the new laws passed by the Legislature that relate to alcohol, tobacco and other controlled substances. House Bill 2095 modifies several components of law regarding medical marijuana licensing, regulations enforcement, and business operations.

Sanity’s Last Stand

Years ago, I named this column “Sanity’s Last Stand” because I was middle-aged, menopausal, and trying to find things to write about for a biweekly column. There were many adventures that I survived and thrived on, and those insane moments haven’t diminished in my mind.

Letters To The Editor

I recently experienced a situation where I needed to request an easement requiring city commission approval. I missed the deadline for the agenda by one day, so now have to wait an entire month to have the issue addressed.