No, Madame Vice President. THIS Is Why We Observe Memorial Day: We honor & remember family who have gone before, those who serve & have served, & those who gave their last full measure of devotion. Thank you to our veterans for the freedom you have bestowed upon this country.

When it comes to gun control, exorbitant fees, draconian laws, and more combine to disadvantage minorities the most. | Opinion by Cody Wisniewski ow.ly/ocCr50FxwyH

Whenever antifa are documented engaging in violent behavior (in this case, attacking families at a worship event in a Portland park), their supporters focus attention away from the violence & unto who the victims are to defame them & justify the assault.

Only In Namibia: They call it 'The Beautiful Land', and with good reason. Massive dunes juxtaposed with impressive wildlife are an example. Gemsbok in Sossusvlei never disappoint. #gemsbok #sossusvlei #namibia #wildlife #photosafari #africa #stevescotttv #safarihuntersjournal

How To Catch A Giraffe In 3 Easy Steps...and other close encounters in the African bush. #gamecapture #Namibia #giraffe #elephant #airgun Umarex USA youtube.com/safarihuntersj…

RIP Wilbur Smith: You helped me pass time on untold numbers of flights and hides with your swashbuckling, adventurous, and sometimes erotic historic novels, all based in Africa. You fanned my passion for adventure and conservation and for that, I thank you. Rest well, my friend.

🏆 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝟐 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 🏆 For the sixth time in program history, the Oklahoma Sooners are national champions! #ChampionshipMindset

All Things Considered...it was hot yesterday. NPR Ailsa Chang #summer #drought #hot

USA's Best Idea: Before Kruger Yosemite or Serengeti, there was Yellowstone; the 1st ntnl park in the world est. today in 1872. This preservation idea has spread throughout the world and provides an awe-inspiring legacy for the next generation of conservationists. #Yellowstone

Southern Africa's wildlife industry is a prototype for building a nature-positive economy. While imperfect, trade in game meat, hides, and hunting trophies enables widespread species and habitat conservation along with rural economic development. zeitung.faz.net/faz/natur-und-…

Affirming what we already knew. View of 'man as hunter, woman as gatherer' upended by new study : Goats and Soda npr.org/sections/goats…

Inauspicious Start: We left for the AP at 4am for a 6am UAL connecting to #Belize. A "system-wide" issue would not allow us boarding passes. Found an americanair itinerary that gets us there this afternoon, & for less money. We are tired, but very happy to be flying today!

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Oklahoma fans, you were right on Lincoln Riley. We all owe you an apology.

Had the pleasure of meeting my fourth granddaughter this weekend. Genevieve "Gigi" Ruth Stillwell is the daughter of Hayley Stillwell and her husband Caleb. So little and cute! Charlotte loves her as well. My heart is full!

Wild Weather: Though not unusual for Oklahoma this time of year, this week has been particularly difficult for the many communities experiencing loss of life and property. Still, the light show can be spectacular. #wx #tornado #weather #storm thunderstorm #sunset

It was a great victory for the Sooners. HOWEVER, storming the field? And before the game is over? I know it has been a difficult year, but we are not a second-tier wannabe team. We are OKLAHOMA...act like it. #soonerfootball #boomersooner #oklahomaFootball

One of the great influences on my life was the literature of Ernest Hemingway. My passion for Africa was inspired by The Green Hills of Africa, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, and The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber among others. Behind us is the very studio/desk/typewriter Papa

Independence Day...THIS Is America's Origin Story: While some deride America for her faults, demagogues blame those faults on the "others" in an attempt to lock out the huddled masses that once made our country great. While both sides try to rewrite history, I choose to believe

Today is National Ice Cream Day, but just another day at the Scott house. I hope when I am gone my friends will say "He always kept the season well." Happy Ice Cream Day! #icecream #nationalicecreamday #rockyroad #chocolate #braums #everyday