I’ve had it!

The events culminating at the end of October 18, 2025, have caused me to express my feelings regarding what we have observed. President Trump posted an AI-generated video of himself wearing a king’s crown, flying a military fighter jet, and bombing the No Kings Rally marchers in New York with feces.

Book Talk to discuss Willa Cather novel

A classic novel of the Plains by Willa Cather is Book Talk’s selection for its November 13 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Donald W.

Public health nightmares

Late on a Friday night (10/10/25), Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired more than 1,000 scientists, doctors, and public health officials at the Center for Disease Control. Entire offices were closed, including the CDC office in D.C.

Growing a thousand magnolias

We’re all familiar with the ancient magnolia trees that grace the campus of Southeastern and much of the rest of our city. The college also maintains a landscape of grass and shrubs and flowers to serve as a sanctuary for students.

Need a hand?

It was only a moment out of my day, while shopping at a local grocery. But as I’ve thought about it since, it symbolizes something huge.

TO THE EDITOR

I recently spoke with a few Democratic friends who remain hopeful that protesting, resisting, and organizing can push back against fascism and bring an end to this authoritarian grip on our country.

Aging while living in nursing home

Have you ever stopped to think about your health and what would happen to you if you were no longer able to care for yourself ? This is something some people think about as they get older. Aging is a part of life, which starts at birth and ends at death.

What just happened?

Recently I attended a Town Hall where one of the congressmen representing my area, Josh Brecheen, came to discuss and hear the concerns of his constituents— I thought.

Income tax cuts planned

House and Senate leaders along with the governor last week announced a plan to cut personal income taxes by a quarter-percent for the top three tax brackets in the state and to completely eliminate income tax for the bottom three brackets beginning for tax year 2026.

Addison Couch pages at Capitol

Addison Couch, a senior at Durant High School, paged in my Capitol office last week. She’s the daughter of Pamela Couch. Addison is a member of the Oklahoma Honor Society and the National Honor Society and is a recipient of the Character of Champion Award.