Opinion

Capitol Renovation Projects

Now that our regular legislative session has ended, I've turned my attention to several renovation projects happening at the State Capitol and surrounding state buildings.

Recovery Tips After the Storms

Recovery efforts are ongoing in Tulsa following the severe storms that hit over Father’s Day weekend, causing extensive damage, including fallen trees and widespread power outages.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I had a note from a reader this week. I wouldn’t call it a letter since it was unsigned. It took me to task for essentially being an entitled, spoiled, rich witch who complains about the garbage piled on the street.

Ferguson Features

Thank you to almost 50 people who visited the TB Ferguson Home Museum on July 1 for handcranked, homemade ice cream (the Fergusons had no electricity at first), tours of the home by Roy Espy and stories of the jail and cavalry station as well as a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

News From Wildlife Dept.

The Wildlife Department's newest set of collectible license card designs are available now. The license cards are durable and waterproof, hold up to nine hunting and fishing licenses and privileges, and cost just $6. This year choose from a white bass or mallard drake (or both!

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everybody. I hope you had a fun filled Fourth of July. We sure had plenty of fireworks over our way. The mosquitoes kept me indoors, though. No news this week from the quilters. They finished the quilt they were working on so now they are waiting for the next quilt to put in the frame.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

We Buy Junk & Sell Antiques. A more accurate sign that should be posted in a prominent place on the wall of most 'antique' shops, or shoppes if you want to get fancy, would read 'We buy your junk and pass it off to unsuspecting rubes as antiques.

Today in History

July 5 is the 186th day of the year; 179 days remain until the end of the year. 1775 Second Continental Congress adopts Olive Branch Petition. 1813 – War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Ft Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York .

A Day in the Life of a Columnist

Another Sunday has come and gone, and I have not completed my column. This is my 300th (Okay, my third. It just feels like more) attempt to come up with an idea this week. I have symbolically wadded up and tossed several pages into my virtual trash can.

I Can’t Catch a Break

Some days are like 'If it weren't bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.' Or maybe it's just one bad decision after another. I'm not sure, but something isn't working in my favor. I guess it pretty much started a few years ago when I had cancer surgery.