Category Archives: My Opinion

Okies survive the Oklahoma quake of 2011

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Valhall

5.6 quake…aftershocks all night…felt all the way to Chicago, Illinois.  See how us Okies are surviving this horrific chain of events.  Photos of damage included.

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What is unconditional love?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Valhall

I actually can’t answer that question in words.  All I know is that I’ve seen it when I looked in the eyes of my children when they were little.  I see it when I look in the eyes of my … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve learned in London

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Valhall

I’ve been in London since last Tuesday.  Here are the things this Oklahoma girl has learned so far:

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Going forward and moving on

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Valhall

As I’m sure many were (as indicated by comments on the board), I was amazed and disappointed at the verdict in the Casey Anthony murder trial.  It’s not the first time I have been amazed by the decision of 12 … Continue reading →

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The simple desperation of a pure love

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Valhall

When I was a little girl there were three Christmas shows on TV that if I didn’t get to watch, the season didn’t quite feel right. They were: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and … Continue reading →

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Unpardonable decisions by authorities place children in danger

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Valhall

Forgive me for asking you to do this, but put yourself in this position: You’re a 34-year-old man who when you were 21 was convicted of having statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl you had father a child with.  You … Continue reading →

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When telling the police isn’t enough…apparently

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Valhall

Women have been filing complaints against Jevon Hughes since at least March 2009.  That’s when Malishia Cooper sought a restraining order against him.  The restraining order was issued that month, but two and half weeks later stricken because Hughes couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Lauryn Dickens case: Erased in more ways than one

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Valhall

Beautiful little Lauryn Dickens was 10 months old when she “disappeared” in September.  Or at least that’s when we think she disappeared.  At least that is when her “mother”, Shakara Dickens,  finally reported her missing.  Lauryn Dickens’ case mirrors Caylee … Continue reading →

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Remember the Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Valhall

Much appreciation goes out to KZ who made me pull my head out.  I had saved a link to a youtube that I had found last month to share with you today, Veteran’s Day.  And then didn’t notice the date … Continue reading →

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Devil’s in the details: A story of failure to protect our children

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Valhall

His name is Lucifer Scott Hawkins.  He’s 30 years old.  In 1997 he was arrested and charged with 2 counts of lewd molestation and 2 counts of first degree rape.  All charges were either dismissed, suspended or deferred except for … Continue reading →

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