Thomas Anthony “Tomie” dePaola, American writer and illustrator of more than 270 children’s books, was born Sept. 15, 1934 in Meriden, Conn. His parents were of Irish and Italian descent and he had on...

It’s been called the “Great Resignation” – the large number of Americans voluntarily leaving their jobs. If you plan to be part of it (ideally with another source of employment lined up), you’ll need ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Anniversaries recognize very different events. They can either be a celebration of joy or a painful memory of something lost. Over the past weekend, Americans held solemn recognitions ...

Well, folks, thought I would sit down and noodle my noggin a bit about the many things that have changed in my lifetime. I found the list never ending. However, it has been great fun, as well as enter...

September is National Honey Month! I love honey and use it as much as possible in dinner recipes, in my drink recipes and in dessert recipes. Peanut butter and honey is one of my favorite sandwiches. ...

f you’re a grandparent, you don’t need Grandparents Day, observed on Sept. 12, to remind you of the joys of having grandchildren. Yet, you might want to use this day as an opportunity to think about w...

American children’s book creator, motion picture producer and fantasy artist, Tony DiTerlizzi was born Sept. 6, 1969 in Los Angeles, Calif. He was the first of three children born into an artistic hou...

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned my new air fryer and how much I have been using it. I am still using it like crazy because it’s been so stinking hot lately. I wanted to go ahead and break it down it d...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Over this past weekend, two celebrations of life for two longtime friends were held. Both individuals, though very different in their paths and views, had the hearts of servants. They ...

Folks, I want to tell you about a special person in my life. His name was Billy. He and his family started attending the church my husband and I pastored, many years ago. I made a visit to their home....

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned my new air fryer and how much I have been using it. I am still using it like crazy. I wanted to go ahead and break it down it down by meals and the like so I can have a...

Like everyone, you’d like to enjoy a long, healthy, independent life. But the future is unknowable, so it’s a good idea to prepare for a variety of outcomes – including the possible need for longterm ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the beginning of the school year, there has been much anticipation and similar levels of dread for students returning to the classroom. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy h...

Well, folks, I have been on a journey. It was a major journey down memory lane. I went for an overnight trip to visit my only sister. We decided to make a short trip to the little village where we wer...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The highlight of the 2021 Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Heroes Ball came from the powerful message delivered by Dr. George Henderson. If you are not familiar with this man, he ...

Now folks, just in case you might be wondering, I ain’t no spring chicken. However, I am not as old as Mehuselah! He died at age 969. He lived the longest of all figures mentioned in the Bible. As of ...

I’ve gotta be real with my fans here. Writing this column has been difficult this summer. While I have had some personal stuff at home, things here at the office have been crazy busy too. I also strug...

Matt Christopher, American author of children’s books, was born Aug. 16, 1917 in Bath, Penn. He grew up with nine younger siblings, seven brothers and two sisters. In high school, he played baseball, ...

If you’re extremely busy with your career and family and you’ve accumulated a fair amount of assets, you might be concerned about a variety of issues related to financial management and legacy plannin...

With the school year starting, we at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) wish for everyone to have a safe return to the classroom. Unfortunately, our state must find a difficult balance a...