She Notices The Silent Messages From God

Late one evening, Mr. Right and I were relaxing before bed. Ready for sleep. I had my nose buried in a “cozy” murder mystery and was nodding off. Mr. Right did the same except watching Thursday Night Football. Suddenly, a memory reached out and slapped me. “I won a poetry award!

Capitol Notes

Last week at the Capitol was packed with dozens of committee meetings as legislators hurried to ensure their bills were passed ahead of Thursday’s committee deadline. In addition to attending meetings for the committees I sit on, I passed two of my own bills out of their committees this week.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center is open to everyone who is over 60 years of age, regardless of race. With the celebration of Black History in February, I want to honor the greatest basketball player of all time, who turned 60 years of age on Feb. 17th.

The Tragic Events In East Palestine, Ohio

It’s been heartbreaking to witness the devastating situation in East Palestine, Ohio and the surrounding communities.

We’re Not Ready

Tuesday, Mar. 7, voters will go to the polls to decide whether to make recreational marijuana legal in Oklahoma. Just a few short years ago, in 2016, medical marijuana was approved and then implemented in 2018. It is used to alleviate pain and relieve anxiety.

Some Wanna Live Here, Some Havta Live Here

The title of this column comes from an answer I recently received when I asked one of our street people why people live on the streets of Shawnee. (BTW: I have only heard a few street people use the word “homeless.

House Announces Education Plan

This past week, we hosted Higher Education Day at the Capitol! I had the privilege of joining Seminole State College for a luncheon. The students and representatives from across the campus and community showcased strong support for higher education.

Advantages Of Owning A Chocolate Car

Last Stand Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go together like roses and Mother’s Day, Green Bay Packers fans and cheese, Mr. Right and the television remote. There is just no having one without the other.

Cows & Cabbage

If you haven’t attended a small school basketball game, you have no idea what you are missing.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

February is going to be a better month for the center because Heather Hitchcock has agreed to be the site manager. I know she will do an excellent job because she learned from the best! Now we are going to need a cook.