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Dangerous Ziva David-isms
December 21, 2022
There is a popular TV show that had a character named Ziva David for quite a while. From Israel, and having learned English along with many other languages, she was often confused by our American slan...
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Folks
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Folks
December 21, 2022
Folks, I thought you might find this interesting. I did. “Retirement is a turning point in life. Either a downhill slope into insecurity and resentment, or a time filled with new enjoyment, learning a...
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My old man and other loved ones
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My old man and other loved ones
December 21, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Around this time of year, it is almost impossible to avoid Christmas movies. I will fully admit that I have some favorites, ranging from White Christmas to Die Hard (yes, it is a Chris...
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Commentary
Find these Treasures at your local library
December 16, 2022
Betty Smith, American author and playwright, was born Dec. 15, 1896 in Brooklyn, N.Y. with the name Elisabeth Lillian Wehner. She was the daughter of German immigrants and was the oldest of three chil...
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Adventures in Brendaland
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Adventures in Brendaland
December 16, 2022
My father's people were hearty mountain folk. They helped settle areas around Pelser and Ben Hur, Ark. When I was a child, once or twice a year, we would go back to Pelser and visit with Great Uncle E...
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Where did another year go?
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Where did another year go?
December 14, 2022
Folks, today as I write this there are very few days left in this year. Where did another year go? So I thought maybe it was time to do a bit of reflecting. Go back in my mind and do a bit of looking ...
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What to know about sustainable investing
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What to know about sustainable investing
December 9, 2022
You may have heard about “sustainable investing.” But if you're not familiar with it, you may have some questions: What does it involve? Is it right for me? Can I follow a sustainable investing strate...
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Martha’s Musings
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Martha’s Musings
December 7, 2022
Folks, today as I write this, those of us that live here in my building are feeling fair to middlin! And our only claim to fame is we have lived a surprisingly number of decades. Now, I have already t...
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Memory Lane
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Memory Lane
November 23, 2022
Folks, here I am again in the old blue chair. I draw a long breath and gaze over there, at that place where the brown rolling hills meet the sheer blue sky. And, I start down memory lane once again. I...
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Dodging shadows
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Dodging shadows
November 23, 2022
Honestly guys, how much sense does dodging shadows make? Can shadows themselves inflict harm? Nope, and in the respect of inflicting actual harm, shadows are just like fear. Fear can make you dread an...
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Easy Fall Foods
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Easy Fall Foods
November 18, 2022
Fall is here and days are cooler. Nights are perfect for fires and cuddling on the couch. The ovens fire up more frequently as they help with heating the kitchen. We cook more pies than cakes. Pumpkin...
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Avoid becoming a ‘burden’ on children
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Avoid becoming a ‘burden’ on children
November 18, 2022
Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and du...
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YOUNG-IN-HEART TAKE TRIP
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YOUNG-IN-HEART TAKE TRIP
November 16, 2022
It was a beautiful day for a foliage trip as 54 people boarded an Arrowhead Coach for a well-planned and fun trip. The bus, owned by Ed Cook, was certainly spacious and offered lots of extras. We left...
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Don’t overlook importance of cash
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Don’t overlook importance of cash
November 11, 2022
If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But you shouldn’t forget another key element of your financial strategy: cash. Cash is part of...
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Commentary
Find these Treasures at your local library
November 11, 2022
American author of over 130 books for children and teens, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, was born Nov. 12, 1928 in Portland, Maine. Her father was a dry goods manufacturer and she had one sister, Rosalind....
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Should you consolidate retirement accounts?
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Should you consolidate retirement accounts?
November 4, 2022
One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire. As the years we...
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Commentary
Letters to the Editor
November 2, 2022
Having had an opportunity to serve on the Oklahoma Transportation Commission, District 1, for the State of Oklahoma, I had the privilege of meeting and working with a number of county commissioners ov...
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Should you tell the truth to people even if they won’t like it?
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Should you tell the truth to people even if they won’t like it?
November 2, 2022
After hearing a speech in the House of Commons, Winston Churchill remarked, “I should think it hardly possible to state the opposite of the truth with more precision.” Whether lies are told with preci...
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Folks
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Folks
November 2, 2022
Folks, today as I write this, we will soon be going all around the house and setting all the clocks. You know fallback! Ok, there’s a clock on the night stand, that little one in the bathroom, that bi...
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Sweet Chocolate
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Sweet Chocolate
October 28, 2022
October 28—National Chocolate Day. Need I say any more? Nothing specific in this day. Generic enough to celebrate in any way you see fit. Start your day with a mocha frappe, my personal favorite, or e...
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Preston cagers rout Okla. Union in road meeting
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Preston cagers rout Okla. Union in road meeting
December 6, 2023
The Preston varsity basketball program returned to the hardwood after a short break this past Friday evening in South Coffeyville.The Pirates and Lady Pirates walked off the court at Oklahoma Union Hi...
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Looking for the Pin
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Looking for the Pin
December 6, 2023
Dewar’s Cash Faulkner watches the referee’s hand strike the mat for a pinfall victory over his Olive opponent during last Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memoria...
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Back Home
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Back Home
December 6, 2023
Former Okmulgee wrestling coaches Dewayne Hammer (above) and Marlon Houston (below) coach their respective teams during Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memorial ...
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Wilson sweeps Paden in cage opener
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Wilson sweeps Paden in cage opener
December 6, 2023
Wolfe begins Lady Tiger tenure with 54-30 victoryThe Wilson varsity basketball program kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Friday evening at the Tiger Den.The first opponents for the Wilson cage...
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Verification problems delay start of private school tax credit program
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Verification problems delay start of private school tax credit program
December 6, 2023
Families wanting to apply for a new private school income tax credit of up to $7,500 per child will have to wait a little longer.The Oklahoma Tax Commission said late Thursday it was delaying acceptan...
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