I have found that one of the advantages of reaching the four score level on the age chart is that occasionally people assume that if you have lived that long, surely you must have knowledge about a few things in this life. But an even greater advantage is that whether you know what you’re talking about or not, age has its privilege.

A preacher said to a farmer, “Do you belong to the Christian family/” “No,” he said, “they live two farms down.” “No, I mean are you lost?” “No, I’ve been here thirty years.” “I mean, are you ready for Judgement Day?” “When is it?” “Could be today or tomorrow.” “Well, when you find out for sure when it is, you let me know. My wife will probably want to go both days!” A pastor places his order at the pet store.

Did you notice the Olympics is happening in Paris? You might have missed it only if you’ve been living under a rock. Controversies, close finishes and medal adorned celebrations have taken over the media and in between we hear stories with a heart punch that punctuates the drama of humanity.

District 22 District Attorney Erik Johnson is pleased to announce that District 22 Chief Investigator Doug Parker has been selected by the State of Oklahoma District Attorney’s Association as the 2024 DA Investigator of the Year.