May 2025 Archives

Tulsa Appliance Parts & Supply

An uncompensated word of appreciation for Tulsa Appliance Parts & Supply, 9933 E 61st St., across the street from Union 6th & 7th Grade Center. They're in an old retail building that probably dates back to the 1950s if not earlier, from back when the entire Union school system was a little country school across the street. We needed a drum belt for our dryer, and they had it in stock. Ordering online would be easy, but buying in person keeps businesses like these going so you can get that part you need when you need it right away. (And a hearty well done to my son for getting the part installed and our dryer back up and running.)

When your child goes 'no contact' - by Graham Linehan

Heartbreaking stories of the cult-like patterns of transgenderism: "In The True Believer, Eric Hoffer explores how mass movements often seek to sever individuals from their existing social and familial ties to foster unwavering allegiance to the cause. He suggests that such movements thrive on the 'total surrender of a distinct self,' urging followers to subsume their personal identities into a collective whole. This process frequently involves the deliberate weakening or severing of familial bonds, as these personal connections can compete with the movement's demand for absolute loyalty/ideological unity. Previously, I asked to hear from parents whose children have chosen to go "no contact." Since then, I've received a cascade of messages from heartbroken parents, all the same, all different. Today, I'm sharing the first collection of these stories, each one a testament to the silent pain many families endure. More accounts will follow in the coming weeks. Thank you to everyone who bravely shared their stories; your voices matter, and you are not alone."