Opinion

Thinking Out Loud: Surfing and Grieving There is an old story about a surfer named Eddie (not his real name).  Eddie would always surf, no matter what the conditions were.  The bigger and higher the waves were, the more he just had to dive into them.  On a particularly rough day, Eddie went out and…

STATEMENT FROM OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME For nearly 40 years, the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame has celebrated those who have dedicated their lives to Oklahoma’s children and their futures. We honor their expertise, commitment, sacrifice, leadership, and service every year. We will continue to do so. Since the non-profit organization’s incorporation in 1984,…

Thinking Out Loud: Keep Dancing  When I was growing up in Church, I was taught that I shouldn’t “dance, drink, curse or go with girls who do!” But in adulthood one of the most important lessons we learn in life is ‘life’s a dance’. Sometimes we lead, and sometimes we follow. When we lead, we…

Unleash the Best You By Helping Others Do you have a college degree? A high school diploma? G.E.D.? Certificate of completion from the “school of hard knocks”? No matter what level of education you have, you can use your skills and compassion for others to help bring a sense of support for long term care…

Silicon Valley Bank and your life savings Dr. Glenn Mollette If you have worked hard and saved money all your life you may have over $250,000 in a bank. Or, maybe one of these days you might if you keep working and saving. You most likely know that only $250.000 of your money is federally…

Aging workers are in demand; they are reliable, mature and professional by John Grimaldi   WASHINGTON, DC, Mar 17 — It’s a given that the state of the U.S. economy over the past several years has caused many elders in our population to go back to work or, for those who are already in the workplace,…

Letter to the Editor Feb. 24, 2023 STATEMENT FROM OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME For nearly 40 years, the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame has celebrated those who have dedicated their lives to Oklahoma’s children and their futures. We honor their expertise, commitment, sacrifice, leadership, and service every year. We will continue to do so.…

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS MEDIA CONTACT John Grimaldi [email protected] 917-846-8485 It’s not about growing old; it’s about how you grow old by John Grimaldi   WASHINGTON, DC, Mar 10 — More Americans than ever are growing older and healthier these days. Consider the fact that on average we were lucky if we lived past 47…

Editorial To pay or not to pay By Roger L. Thompson On January 19 the United States reached the debt ceiling that was last raised to $31.381 trillion in December of 2021.  The debt ceiling is the maximum amount of money that the federal government can borrow to meet its legal obligations.  This has been…