From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight. It’s time to put on makeup. It’s time to dress up right It’s time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Show tonight. So … Continue reading The third most important gift is laughter
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Historic Travels: Pawhuska has lots to offer
From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Jun 28, 2026 One of the things my wife and I like to do in the summer is take day trips. This year, we decided to travel north to Pawhuska and visit arguably the most famous ranch in the state and home of the Pioneer Woman herself, … Continue reading Historic Travels: Pawhuska has lots to offer
It’s been one hell of a party: Remembering Robert Duvall
From Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Feb 24, 2026 In the world of entertainment, many actors can go their entire careers without ever making a film that truly matters, an iconic film, let alone one that becomes the standard by which all others in the genre are measured. Make one iconic movie and you’re … Continue reading It’s been one hell of a party: Remembering Robert Duvall
Remembering Gene Hackman
With the sad and tragic story emerging of how Gene Hackman died, it is worth taking a moment to remember the joy he brought the world. To make one or two really good movies is rare, but to make as many as Hackman did is special especially when one of them is so iconic. Of … Continue reading Remembering Gene Hackman
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