Body And now we look back upon 2021 and try to put the second American and world-wide China virus (COVID) year into perspective. The two elements that stand out in our minds focus upon “uncertainty,”...

Body The unraveling of state power in eastern Oklahoma is fascinating to watch — if you don’t happen to live there.

Body The end of each year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the year behind us and look forward to what is to come.

Body Ever had a 3-year-old appear on your front porch with dazzled little eyes in a glowing face and pipe up, “Oh, wow! Y’all have Christmas!” I’m sure you have, and we did, too. Our tiny grandson had come visiting us for the holiday, and he was excited.

Body There is so much uncertainty in today’s world that someone who attempts to stay abreast of important world (also state and local) activities could soon find themselves easily drowning in so much information, misinformation and even mean-spirited chaos.

Body For the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no officially approved outpatient treatments for combating the disease.

Body I think it’s safe to say that the social structure of the Americas has changed significantly over the past few years. The more liberal ideology that we need more love and less crime and its resultant incarceration has been a general trend for almost a decade.

Body In my home state of California, smash-and-grab is fast becoming a way of life. Crime is a rampant, daily occurrence.

Body Governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic varied greatly from state to state. What sorts of consequences did governmental actions have?

Body Big Kudos to Barbara Byrd and her family and staff for hosting last week’s visit by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.