Learning from the Greatest Generation

The Greatest Generation is the one that conquered the Great Depression and then won the Second World War. It created the strongest consumer culture that ever existed. It set the United States on its path to world power and unprecedented prosperity.

Joe should consider Klobuchar for VP

Now that Joe Biden has virtually clinched the Democratic nomination, the next question is his running mate.

A time to rediscover simplicity

An Uber driver told me this. On one of my last Uber rides for a while, I suspect. He is Muslim and seemed to have some real peace about him as he drove me to Catholic Mass, the same day that Mass cancellations became a thing here in the United States.

Man leaves wife, daughters at curb after birthday dinner

DEAR ABBY: I coordinated and paid for a 70th birthday party for my terminally ill husband. Fourteen people were invited, and seven of them were related to my only sister, “Carla.”

Try these tips on how to save money smartly

Money management and building long-term financial health is a careful balancing act between long and short-term financial needs, and now is a perfect opportunity to re-examine your goals. People sometimes focus on short-term needs, making sure they can cover routine bills and living essentials.

COVID-19: Do I need to be tested?

I need test, you need a test, we all need a test! Or do we? If you are like approximately 80 percent of the population, a test confirming we are positive for COVID-19 won’t change the doctor’s advice. So why is so much attention being given to screening and testing for COVID-19?

Brighter headlights make driving safer

The end of daylight saving time marks the start of longer, darker nights. That means many of us will spend more time over the next few months driving in the dark, relying on our headlights to light the way. Are your headlights up to the task?

Transgender classmate isn’t ready for romance with teen

DEAR ABBY: I’m 16 and have had trouble with romance for as long as I can remember. I’ve had almost 80 crushes since kindergarten. I counted. Right now I am close to a relationship with a boy at my school who is a year older.

Friends’ political apathy bothers reader

DEAR HARRIETTE: Now that things are heating up in the race for the presidency, I am noticing that fewer and fewer of my friends are paying attention. Last year, this was all we seemed to talk about.

Will coronavirus expand mail-in voting?

Thousands of Oklahoma voters are expected to head to the polls in less than a month for school board and special elections in almost every county in the state.