If you’re at all invested in the democratic process, the mid-term election cycle is a stressful season. Election Tuesday is an emotional roller coaster of victories and losses, hopes and disappointments. Wednesday morning after Election Tuesday is sort of like … Continued
The following is written by my dear friend, Julie. Julie is a mom, a teacher, a librarian, a writer, and works in the school where my youngest attends. She pours out her heart and energy every day of the week … Continued
I used to believe that school shootings were not normal, that our nation was better than this. I used to believe that, as a nation, we could figure this out. I thought that we could change, that the number of … Continued
If you follow the news regularly, you may be getting whip lash. Hurrican Harvey, DACA, wildfires in California, Jeff Sessions, hurricane Irma, wildfires in the northwest. What in the actual heck is going on here? Are we in the end … Continued
Oklahoma has been in a rough patch lately. It seems that every time I turn around our politicians have cooked up some hair-brained shenanigans. Shenanigans I tell you! Unfortunately, hair-brained ideas like trying to keep Oklahoma homophobic and bringing a … Continued
Hey Oklahoma, you may be wondering why your FB feed is blowing up with people upset about some “veto”. Here it is in a nutshell: “Gov. Fallin vetoed a bill that was passed in both chambers that would have returned … Continued
We’re approaching the one year anniversary. The day our nation came to a screeching halt and every parent gave extra hugs and bed time cuddles. The day 26 precious lives were taken at Sandy Hook Elementary and we started a … Continued
I sang at a funeral today. Nobody I knew, just something I do every now and then if I’m requested or if the other singer isn’t available. The man the service was for was a life time military man. He … Continued
Something has been on my heart since December. For the past 4 months I’ve been having an internal struggle and dialog with myself about this. I have debated whether or not to share my feelings and have waited this long … Continued
During a close election, even the most well-mannered citizen can become a little insane. That is why I have come up with the Responsible Citizen Pledge to help keep us all on track. Please repeat after me.
