William Shakespeare once said, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Not many can withstand the swift hand of justice; however one man...
Good Monday morning, you beautiful bastards. No, I’m not Lucas. My name is Brandon and I will be filling in from time to time to go over what you may have missed while you were forgetting the...
Our good state has a tendency to be on the lower end of all the good statistics. According to a CNBC poll, we’re #50 in education, #49 in workforce, and #46 in quality of life. Don’t get down on...
Oklahoma has a ripe ole history with hate crimes, gangs and horrible decisions. It’s unfortunate that the louder bigots can often mute the majority through violence and fear; however some are...
In a world full of divisive, toxic bullshit, I believe we could all use a little reprieve. People often say that life is made by the small glimmers of optimism. Well, consider this your daily drop of...
Oklahomans sure do love oil. We love it enough to negate other forms of sustainable energy to provide a fix for that sweet, sweet black gold. But we can quit anytime we want, right? Yet, while oil...
America is approaching the Fourth of July, or, as I call it, American Christmas. It’s like regular Christmas but with fireworks and obnoxious amounts of patriotism. As a history nerd, I find...
Law enforcement in the modern age is a sensitive subject for many. At its core, those who wear the badge must uphold the law and protect the innocent. Especially in a small town environment, law...
They’re baaaaaaaaa-ck! After a few years falling off our collective consciousness, Oklahoma’s favorite heard of lawn mowers are back in the media spotlight thanks to the a social media...
Nothing has caused more family feuds in my childhood home than Mario Kart. All civility, all love dies on the track. What dignity remains until some bastard uses a blue shell while I’m in the...
I didn’t learn how to ride a bike until I was 25-years-old. One year later, I look like Pee-Wee Herman on cocaine trying to steer the bike through an earthquake. I’m still waiting on my...
Superheroes have been in the mainstream for over a decade. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has flourished, the DC extended universe has had a hard time finding their footing. Since Robert...
Let’s face it – Jenks is the ignored stepchild of Tulsa. Labeling the town as a suburb of Tulsa is sort of like pretending to let your child choose the vacation. When Trip Advisor’s...
During the month of May, it seemed like the weather gods flipped a daily coin to determine the fate of the state. Oklahomans binge-watched Mike Morgan and his homing beacon tie or David Payne and his...
Summer is the shittiest season. There, I said it. Everyone sweats harder than a teen getting their browser history checked; we’re constantly reminded that almost everyone is out of shape...
On September 29, 2013, AMC aired the final episode of their hit cash-cow, Breaking Bad. Audiences thought they had seen the last of Walter White, a.k.a Heisenberg, lying on the floor garage floor in...
I consider myself a pacifist. The idea of harming another human being is barbaric and otherwise inhumane; however, the residents of a local retirement community are beginning to sway my thoughts to...
Time capsules are history’s creepiest love letter to the future. For centuries, people over time have sealed their possessions, mementos and person items within a metallic cylinder to be...
In the span of two hours as I moved my apartment from the south side to the north side, I was caught behind two parked trains. Each of these bullshit behemoths took over 20 minutes to move. This was...
On Wednesday, Oklahoma City watched as the Devon Tower became a roller coaster deathtrap for a few window washers. Thankfully, the workers were brought to safety and no one was injured. This should...
I’ve sat at this computer for over an hour attempting to find the right speck of sugar to make this medicine go down. Then again, if people would have taken their medicine in the first place...
At one time or another, we’ve all probably fantasized about being able to pull over a cop. Let’s be honest – it would be fun to turn the tables and one ask them the same rhetorical...
As we’ve documented in the past, Oklahoma has the world’s highest incarceration rate. One positive outcome from this is Oklahoma is now home to a booming prison contraband...
Many students from the University of Oklahoma will amble across a stage, shake people’s hands that they don’t know, and receive an expensive diploma tomorrow afternoon. This achievement...
We, as a society, live in a divided time. The only things that seem to bring us together nowadays are a sense of mutual hatred, monetary gain and sports. In the quiet lands of Caddo Nation, one...
