Category Archives: Op-Ed

Justice For Todd And Margo

I have a question to ask you – What exactly did Todd and Margo Chester do in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to do be villainized and suffer the burnt of Clark Griswold’s mayhem? I’ll wait. Can’t think of anything, can you? When we first see Todd and Margo (Nicholas Guest and Julia Louis-Dreyfus), they areContinue reading “Justice For Todd And Margo”

Christmas Stroll At Norris Park In Tahlequah

For the initial year, Tahlequah community/civic leaders put on a Christmas party at Loeser Pavilion where about two dozen Christmas trees had been set up from various businesses/organizations around the Tahlequah community. A Christmas pageant was held on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 14. Afterwards, the winners were announced. Students of the Rhythm Innovation DancyContinue reading “Christmas Stroll At Norris Park In Tahlequah”

‘Girls Gone Wild’ Documentary Explores Dark History Behind Video Franchise

I never did watch a Girls Gone Wild video. They were everywhere back when I was in my early 20s. You’d see the promo commercials late at night which looked like nothing more than young women on Spring Break or night clubs showing their breasts and maybe their butts all the time. But how muchContinue reading “‘Girls Gone Wild’ Documentary Explores Dark History Behind Video Franchise”

We Need To Talk About That Folgers Christmas Coffee Commercial

The Christmas season brings out some of the best and most famous commercials ever. Now that people have abandoned cable/satellite TV for streaming services, they can pay a little extra to avoid the frustration of having to sit through a boring commercial or two. Or having to wait five seconds that seem like five minutesContinue reading “We Need To Talk About That Folgers Christmas Coffee Commercial”

No Sympathies For Those Who Weren’t Sympathetic To Others

About 20 years ago, Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning were in the second adaptation of Man on Fire, directed by Tony Scott, known for making high-octane action thrillers. The movie was based on a book published in 1980 written by British novelist Philip Nicholson under the pen name A.J. Quinnell. The writer was inspired byContinue reading “No Sympathies For Those Who Weren’t Sympathetic To Others”

Please Help A Child In Need

I know it’s the Christmas season and money may be tight. But if you could, please help out a family that has been hit with some hard news. On Oct. 18, a malignant brain tumor was found in Kreek Blu Smith, 2, of of northeastern Oklahoma. Radiation treatment began on Dec. 3 and is expectedContinue reading “Please Help A Child In Need”

Help Out Mika’s Toy Drive If You Can

Since it’s Cyber Monday, if you have a little extra money, why not help out some younger kids by giving them a Merry Christmas. My friend, Mika, is having her annual toy drive running through Tuesday, Dec. 10. She’s also giving away a special prize award of your choice to one lucky person if youContinue reading “Help Out Mika’s Toy Drive If You Can”

Rosa Parks Refused To Give Up Her Rights And Sparked A Revolution

Rosa Parks wasn’t the first black woman in the south who refused to give up their seats to white passengers on the transit buses. Parks had been born into a world in Jim Crow Alabama where black people had very little civil rights. In 1900, the Montgomery City Council had passed an ordinance basically sayingContinue reading “Rosa Parks Refused To Give Up Her Rights And Sparked A Revolution”