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Woman Frets Over Ending Her On-And-Off Relationship

Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:00am

DEAR ABBY: My now-ex and I had a complicated, fouryear on-again, off-again relationship. I finally ended it five months ago, but I’m still not sure whether I made the right choice.

Barbara Kean

Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:00am

Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Kean, age 68, passed away on February 9, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born in Seminole County to Albert and Cora Kean.

In-Home Camera Systems Don’t Sit Well With Sitter

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I enjoy babysitting for the children of family and friends. But while I have nothing to hide, I hate how everyone seems to have inside cameras. I feel like I’m in a fishbowl, like if I let their kids veg in front of the TV or the computer, I’ll be judged as lazy. I also hate having my picture taken, so the idea of being on a live feed all day is off-putting.

Such a Good Book

Sunday, February 7, 2021 - 12:00am

I’ve loved librarians.

I remember my first school librarian. Her name was Mrs. Scheau, and she rode a bicycle to school, back when this was still a novelty. She wore a plaid skirt every day, and she was enormously kind.

From the Desk of Sen. Zack Taylor

Sunday, February 7, 2021 - 12:00am

This past week, the Legislature convened for the First Session of the 58th Legislature. With the shortened session last year, we have no time to waste. We gathered in the Senate Monday morning before joining our colleagues in the House for Gov.