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Urban Journey 02 (continued)

Continuing from yesterday: This is a view of southwestern OKC from the Portland Avenue bridge over the Oklahoma River (AKA a highly developed section of the North Canadian River where it runs through OKC). The thing about a folding bike … Continue reading

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Promote Your State

I’m simply reiterating something I’ve said before, here and elsewhere: Promote your state. There’s a concrete reason for that, which is also isn’t new: Your state government is the only hope of resolving the political troubles of the US. The … Continue reading

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Black Kettle Grasslands and Antelope Hills

We continue with the photos taken from yesterday’s trip to Western Oklahoma. From what I understand, a major element in the declaration of the national grasslands is that it prevents people from changing the natural flora. Most of the land … Continue reading

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Washita River National Battle Site

We finally took that long trip out to Western Oklahoma. For most of the trip, it was simply a matter of Interstate 40 until we got to Clinton, OK. From there I-40 angles southward a bit, and we needed to … Continue reading

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I Saw This One Coming

Just a reminder: Politics is a spectator sport for me. I have zero sympathy for any current political organization or agenda. No government on this earth does what God requires so there’s no point in taking sides with anyone. Back … Continue reading

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Photo Log 2: Biking East OK County

Today’s journey takes us to Harrah (pronounced hair’-uh), but also the spot in Choctaw where the river has already eaten a house and is now threatening a major thoroughfare. The original story of the house, with pictures, is here from … Continue reading

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Photo Log 1: Biking SE OK County

Background: Oklahoma was surveyed in a square-mile grid. From what I understand, the surveyors simply cut a straight line path between corners, and locals kept using that path they cut, which eventually saw improvements in some places. So most of … Continue reading

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Ministry News for Mid-June 2014

I’ve been asked to prep for a wedding in September. I decided this was a good time to check on all the legalities for this state and county. It was a real adventure riding my bike into Downtown Oklahoma City … Continue reading

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Oklahoma Metro Police Will Be Overwhelmed Soon

I am utterly certain Oklahomans will reject my previous message. If they react at all, it would be with contempt, particularly the part about this being a word from God. But He has more to say. Had you bothered to … Continue reading

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Sitting Pretty? Don’t Bet On It

No one is safe from the growing police state. I know someone who has managed to draw the ire of the rich and politically connected. He’s a lawyer who has defended folks no one else would touch. Often enough, those … Continue reading

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