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Metamorphoses

Metamorphoses: ‘Let rivers of ink flow down pages’

Rain renews life. I like to think of rain as a metaphor for humanity transcending darkness. Wisdom is gained in a soulful journey beyond...
federal shutdown

Federal shutdown delaying $595k to Oklahoma arts orgs

(Correction: Published Wednesday afternoon, this story and its headline were updated at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, to note that 38 organizations have grants...
video

‘Gargoyles of Notre Dame protect beyond flame’

To all the eyes that have risen to Notre Dame or fallen by blind fate; swallows took sacred flight. Eight centuries of history gone. Church bells rang across Paris as...
Skywalkervideo

Skywalker saga: Saying goodbye to an old friend

Our car rolled into the parking lot at Tulsa’s Southroads Mall Cinema in the early afternoon of May 21, 1980. It was the opening...
Charlie and the Vaccine Factory

COVID vaccine: Never doubt what nobody is sure about

Charlie looks pretty discouraged, but here in Oklahoma it seems that a fair number of people have been able to book a COVID-19 vaccine...
Brogdon

In wake of OSU tragedy, avoid jumping to conclusions

Terrible news broke Saturday morning when a car drove through the OSU homecoming parade and killed four people, injuring dozens of others. Now, I am...
two minutes

In local TV news, ‘Two minutes is an eternity’

When I recall what I learned about television news in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, one phrase sticks out in my mind: "Two...
OKC memorial

‘Laments help us as we share our sorrow’

(Editor’s Note: Vital Conversations is a running series of commentaries from various faith leaders. The series is sponsored by Phillips Theological Seminary, though contributions...
Red Earth Festival

Red Earth Festival: ‘What matters is what will remain’

As I’ve traveled the country, I’ve witnessed the widespread cultural clash over white people wearing headdresses, the Washington Redskins mascot debate, and even speculative...
OKDHS

OKDHS cuts are another wound for legislature, Fallin

While Oklahomans were elated by Russell Westbrook news Thursday and distracted by arrogant hashtag-mongering Friday, OKDHS announced $45 million in budget cuts Wednesday. The Oklahoma...

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