Part 3 of 3Over the past two weeks, I have written about how some states are easing child labor laws, leading to young people working too long and too many hours during the year when they should be in...

We have officially moved into December and I am now in full on holiday baking mode. For the last several years, I have broken my holiday baking into 4 weeks instead of cramming it all into 4 days. I j...

Mom and her teenage daughter were grocery shopping together, preparing for the family dinner on Friday night. The family always enjoyed fresh fruits, so before paying out at the cash register, they st...

Is it a house or home? To me, the divergence is blaring.Have you ever been inside a beautiful house, but it felt “cold?” I not talking about the temperature. I’m talking about a place that is beautifu...

American author and illustrator of children’s books Nick Bruel was born in Tarrytown, N.Y. on Dec. 9, 1978. His father was also a writer.In first grade, Nick wrote stories and made drawings to go alon...

It’s usually a good idea to contribute to the tax-advantaged retirement and health care accounts available to you. And here’s some good news: In 2024, you can put even more into these accounts.The Int...

If your children are grown and your mortgage is paid off, do you still need to carry life insurance? It depends on your situation, but for many people, a cash-value life insurance policy, such as whol...

Living in rural America should never hinder the outcome of your health and well-being.However, for many individuals in rural Oklahoma and Tribal communities, access to reliable highspeed internet is a...

Walter Elias “Walt” Disney American entrepreneur, animator and film producer, was born in Chicago on Dec. 5, 1901, the fourth son of Irish/Canadian carpenter, farmer and building contractor Elias Disn...

Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old and dies. Then, the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the funeral. The ...

sit on the floor at her feet and she would show me each piece and tell me the memories behind them. I still have her jewelry box wrapped and tucked away. One day, when the time comes, if I have one, i...

Recently, I was invited by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn to testify at an Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study examining child labor laws and what is happening ...

Sometimes when you write a column like this you feel like a broken record. It seems that some themes keep coming back over and over again.Case in point - is something fundamental happening in the U.S....

A cinnamon roll is a sheet of dough heaven with butter spread over it and then sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Some have nuts or raisins added and some versions are made with honey. Then, the dough is ...

With the help of several people attending, the Halloween Light Show Henryetta raised $601 for their Christmas Light Program.Taylor Drug partnered with Ives Health Company to hold a Preventive Health T...

This past weekend, my kids came by and brought in all the Christmas decorations from the garage, and I spent a couple of days getting everything ready for holidays. I love Thanksgiving and ... I also ...

Gail Gibbons, American writer and illustrator of children’s books, mostly non-fiction, was born Nov. 24, 1944, in Oak Park, Ill.Gail exhibited artistic talents as a young child writing and drawing pic...

As you know, the gig economy has been booming over the past several years. If you’re thinking of using your skills to take on a side gig, what should you do with the money you’ll make?There’s no one r...

The Boren Mentoring Grant Application is open now. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is excited to announce a new grant cycle of the Boren Mentoring Initiative Grants. At least $15,000 in grant f...

The Historical Society’s founders Day 5K Run pulled 22 entrants, 19 of whom lasted the course in spite of the rain showers that came through. Each runner received a medallion to commemorate the event....