Monthly Archives: January 2017

Profile Response: Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg, Oklahoma City OK

Posted on January 13, 2017 by paulefallon

During high school circa 1973, Mary Reynolds wore corduroy pants and a cargo jacket, blew a wicked trumpet, and honed her musicianship more carefully than her algebra skills. During college visits home I enjoyed hearing her band, ‘Sisters of Swing,’ … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Kenyon Morgan, Oklahoma City OK

Posted on January 12, 2017 by paulefallon

Kenyon Morgan saved me from the misery of my first professional job. Six months out of graduate school I was working for a large Oklahoma City firm, the only period of my life I was truly bored. Kenyon had recently … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Johnny Seay Norman OK

Posted on January 11, 2017 by paulefallon

“The Jeffersonian idea of public education is to integrate the fundamentals of a society. We’ve dumbed down our education to technical and lost the fundamentals that bind society. It’s the root of our dissolution; the reason no one knows how … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Donna Powell, Durant, OK

Posted on January 10, 2017 by paulefallon

In 1996 Donna Powell was 24 years old. She had two children and a husband dabbling in meth. “I was in a tough place. I prayed to God to show me the Light.” Today Donna owns a $3 million staffing … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Pernie Fallon and Guy Giersch, McKinney TX

Posted on January 9, 2017 by paulefallon

Halfway through our evening discussion, trading stories of Pernie Fallon’s life as an artist and teacher, Guy Giersch’s journey from science teacher to historic preservationist, and my shift from architect to cyclist, Pernie said, “Riding your bike is like drawing. … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Jarad Singh, Dallas TX

Posted on January 5, 2017 by paulefallon

“Immigration in this country is a net positive, but I think it’s very important to regulate and control. A steady rate of immigration is key for stability and expectations.” Jarad Singh’s views on immigration may be conservative for an Indian … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Steve Culver, Fort Worth TX

Posted on January 4, 2017 by paulefallon

“I decided that pulling triggers wasn’t a way to live.” When ISIS entered the area of Iraq where Steve was a military contractor, the former Marine quit his job, moved to Texas, his official residence during his years as an … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Mayor Betsy Price, Fort Worth TX

Posted on January 3, 2017 by paulefallon

Mayor Betsy Price has been named America’s Most Bike-Crazy Mayor. I cannot dispute that title. When her child was small, Betsy pedaled him around in a trailer. She has ridden RAGBRAI twice, and the Wichita Falls August center ride, Hotter’N … Continue reading →

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