In the southern plains, including my home state of Oklahoma, some folks are labeled “good people.” Even while speaking in the singular, we say, “He’s good people.” This type of person is always focused on helping others, always available to serve — even in ordinary ways. My cousin and his wife are good people. During …
During a recent journey from Wichita to Kansas City, my check engine light came on. At the same time, I was nursing a painful hip from a displaced sacroiliac. Normally, I enjoy driving the open road. I slide in the CD of my favorite soundtrack, munch on a snack and sip some water, sing along …
After a recent trip to my hometown, I was struck with the functional differences between the Kansas City metro and Enid, Oklahoma. In my hometown, most businesses close for Easter, Christmas and even Thanksgiving to allow families time together. The majority of signs and billboards carry the graphic of either a cross or an empty …