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Observer of life and times along Old Route 66
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Oklahoma Sooners fan and OU alum
U.S. Navy, retired
Journal keeper
Observer of life and times along Old Route 66
Sweat equity Rotarian @
willrogersrotary.org
Oklahoma Sooners fan and OU alum
U.S. Navy, retired
December 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
USS Oklahoma under attack. Depiction by artist R.T. Foster on display at Oklahoma State Capitol.
Let nobody forget the value of operational readiness.
Let nobody forget the value of operational readiness.
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
USS Oklahoma under attack. Depiction by artist R.T. Foster on display at Oklahoma State Capitol.
Let nobody forget the value of operational readiness.
Let nobody forget the value of operational readiness.
During a week of traditional excess, it is reasonable to put all of it into appropriate perspective.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
During a week of traditional excess, it is reasonable to put all of it into appropriate perspective.
The OU Defense came through this one standing tall. In the words of the late Mike Leach. "There was shouting, there was blood, there was boogers!" Games like this is why we have football.
Roll tears, Roll!
Roll tears, Roll!
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The OU Defense came through this one standing tall. In the words of the late Mike Leach. "There was shouting, there was blood, there was boogers!" Games like this is why we have football.
Roll tears, Roll!
Roll tears, Roll!
"A republic, if you can keep it."---Benjamin Franklin
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November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
"A republic, if you can keep it."---Benjamin Franklin
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What is the matter with this president? For someone who has had some training and experience in professional acting, couldn't he at least feign a little concern for the man who collapsed behind him?
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
What is the matter with this president? For someone who has had some training and experience in professional acting, couldn't he at least feign a little concern for the man who collapsed behind him?
It is finally happening.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
It is finally happening.
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Good job Sooners!
All the best to Josh Heupel and the Vols the rest of the way.
All the best to Josh Heupel and the Vols the rest of the way.
November 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Good job Sooners!
All the best to Josh Heupel and the Vols the rest of the way.
All the best to Josh Heupel and the Vols the rest of the way.
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
America is a nation of the money, by the money and for the money! Deal with it.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
America is a nation of the money, by the money and for the money! Deal with it.
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OU badly needed this road win. Ole Miss visits Norman next Saturday.
October 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
OU badly needed this road win. Ole Miss visits Norman next Saturday.
It was 250 years ago today that the 2nd Continental Congress established the Continental Navy. I served in the United States Navy which was far different than the Continental Navy and a different outfit than today's America's Navy! Stand, Navy, out to sea! Here's to another 250 years of service!
October 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It was 250 years ago today that the 2nd Continental Congress established the Continental Navy. I served in the United States Navy which was far different than the Continental Navy and a different outfit than today's America's Navy! Stand, Navy, out to sea! Here's to another 250 years of service!
We Will Rogers Rotarians love our evening club socials especially when they are held at historic venues.
October 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
We Will Rogers Rotarians love our evening club socials especially when they are held at historic venues.
This placard was hanging over the Tulsa County GOP booth at the Tulsa State Fair a few years ago, pre-MAGA. Looks like they've since done some editing.
October 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This placard was hanging over the Tulsa County GOP booth at the Tulsa State Fair a few years ago, pre-MAGA. Looks like they've since done some editing.
For the record, I have never been paid to attend any sort of protest, rally or town hall meeting.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
For the record, I have never been paid to attend any sort of protest, rally or town hall meeting.
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The sports pundits dismiss OU at their own peril.
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The sports pundits dismiss OU at their own peril.
The 2025 Sooners are now 5-0. Meeting a 3-2 Texas team next week suddenly doesn't seem nearly as daunting as it did six weeks ago.
October 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The 2025 Sooners are now 5-0. Meeting a 3-2 Texas team next week suddenly doesn't seem nearly as daunting as it did six weeks ago.
"A republic, if you can keep it"---Benjamin Franklin
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September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"A republic, if you can keep it"---Benjamin Franklin
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The 2025 Sooners are for real. Oh, that was one of the ugliest games I ever sat through.
September 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The 2025 Sooners are for real. Oh, that was one of the ugliest games I ever sat through.
One thing that everyone seems have to lost track of in all the past week's excitement is that results of governing matter.
September 15, 2025 at 3:12 AM
One thing that everyone seems have to lost track of in all the past week's excitement is that results of governing matter.
The 2025 Sooners are 3-0. Auburn comes to Norman next week.
September 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The 2025 Sooners are 3-0. Auburn comes to Norman next week.