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Last week we began to look at what Jesus endured before being nailed to the Cross; yes, nailed. We pick up the story by noting that evidence of nailing the feet on either side of the stipes comes from a fortuitous 1968 archeological excavation of a burial cave in Giv’at ha-Mivtar.

A new year has begun, and a new Legislature will soon convene! On January 7, the First Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature will officially hold an organizational day to prepare for the work that begins Mondary, February 3 at the State Capitol.

To paraphrase a comedian from years ago, “D’ya know what makes me sick?” No? Well, I can gladly tell you. And there will be no referring to the cost of eating, or heating the house, or driving across the street nowadays. Although I certainly could.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024 DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events.

Dear Dave, Do you have any advice for sticking with your goals and New Year’s resolutions? I always have great things in mind to shoot for in December, but then they always seem to fall by the wayside before spring.

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Or is it? Traditionally, this is when many of us settle down in front of the television with a good, old-fashioned Christmas movie, and goodness knows there are enough of them!

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We met while working as health care expatriates. My spouse is from South Africa and was raised very differently than I was. When we finally returned to the U.S.

What is the best Christmas you remember? Was it when you were a child? Was it when you received the gift you wanted? Was it when you received a lot of gifts? Maybe it was when you had a special meal? Maybe it was when family members gathered who are no longer alive? Was it when you were younger?

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024 DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, I began seeing a man I like very much but don’t want to be intimate with. We are in our “young” 70s, and both of us were widowed two years ago after 50-year marriages. We agreed early on that neither of us will remarry.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024 DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first house together. It has an outdoor kitchen and other features he really likes. I like it too, but there have been some issues already in the first month or two.