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‘How I wish I had an ocean to cross’

Regeneration by James Coburn I always look for the hidden leaf. The voice in the wilderness, An unseen tongue. I am magnetized across continents. Depths of sea restore me, Break away...
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OK Hall of Fame: Carrie Underwood chosen ahead of Charlie Christian

For the second straight year, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame has denied our application to induct renowned guitarist Charlie Christian into its halls posthumously. Perhaps...
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One man’s pizza is another cat’s lasagna

I once took an "advanced drawing" class in art school where we discussed, and often challenged, the conventional ideas of what a drawing is...
Just for two

A New York kind of love poem: ‘Just for two’

Just for two by James Coburn Just for two this quiet morning avenue Last night New York City sang our song in midnight blue as we danced along Now Sunday morning...
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John Waters shares This Filthy World at Momentum Ada

John Waters was exhausted when I crossed paths with him May 19 in the lobby of the Hampton Inn in Ada, Oklahoma. The legendary director...
Ramadan

The break-fast club: Fast facts about Ramadan

Saturday marked the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (raam-uh-dahn), for which many of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims fast during the daylight...
Trump and Pope

Comedy plus tragedy: Donald Trump and Pope Francis

This picture of Donald Trump and Pope Francis wins for the most "meme-able" image of the week. And while I could have photoshopped many things...
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Shark Tank business donates deodorant to rural OK

TISHOMINGO — Two months ago, I shared a personal memory on NonDoc about the pains of growing up too poor to afford deodorant. The...
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deadCenter documentaries uncover hidden stories, hidden characters

Richard Turner is a card mechanic. He’s a master of deception, making cards appear and disappear in front of your very eyes. Whether in...
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Who says Insane Clown Posse isn’t family friendly?

After reading OKC City Councilman John Pettis' comments on limiting the number of concerts for Lost Lake Ampitheater, the complaint that stands out is...

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