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Burl Ives can sing his little heart out about having a merry-little Christmas this year but how merry can it be with Covid-19 dictating the way we live and what we do. Never been a Christmas like this one.

Green Currin American Legislator Green Irvin Currin 1842 - 1918 Artist: Timothy C. Tyler Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Perry Dedication: February 28, 2007 Size: 24” x 30” Images are copyright of The Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund, Inc., and the artist.

My family believes the only reason a fruitcake should be in our house is if it is on the way to another location. Calvin Trillin has.... A Fruitcake Theory This was the year I was going to be nice about fruitcake. “Just try to be nice,” my wife said.

It’s been four years since I completed my 57th and final year as a teacher and I’ll be honest with you, in many ways I am glad that I am not having to face the classroom (and out of classroom) challenges that teachers are facing in this topsy-turvy year of the COVID.

Civil Rights lawyer, politician, and Oklahoma City NAACP president, E. Melvin Porter became the first African American to attain an Oklahoma Senate seat. Born in Okmulgee on May 22, 1930. Melvin Porter joined the U.S. Army right out of high school to earn enough money to put himself through college.

My mom had a twin. Not identical but they were a lot alike in looks and in their ways. I always liked coming over and visiting the twin’s family, especially those many years ago when they lived here at Allen. They had two boys (among their many assorted children) about my age.

Quote of the week . . . Dear Santa, This year I would like a big fat bank account and a slim body. Please don’t get them confused like you did last year. Our favorite Christmas shopping story of the year. Missing Person—Husband to Officer Husband: My wife is missing.

Another December 7th . Yes, it is another Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day next Monday. It is an internationally known metaphor for disasters such as the day Japanese aircraft mounted a sneak attack on America’s 7th fleet peacefully at anchor in Hawaii. As such the slogan is remembered to this day.

Seems it’s getting harder and harder to find humorous (yet not vulgar) material for people of a certain age to enjoy. Here is a glimpse of some signs or billboards that have been randomly seen across the United States. Enjoy!!! 1.

COUNTRY COMMENTS Thanksgiving Time As friends and families gather at this time of Thanksgiving, we should remember the blessings that God has bestowed on us and our nation. Sometime, between the carving of the turkey and the last football game, we should pause and truly give thanks to our Lord.