71.   The years also brought a growing acquaintance with the frustrated homicide detective.

72.   The years eventually brought seven children for my father to support, and too often, that burden seemed to wear heavily on his shoulders.

73.   The years have brought about the near extinction of the southern Democrats who were once a swing block that could pull both parties to the center.

74.   Then the last years brought a heart attack, cancer, another stroke and so many brown bottles of medicine from so many doctors.

75.   They are so numerous, even Norman occasionally loses track of which year brought a particular heartache.

76.   Thirty-some years have brought huge changes to both cities, I know.

77.   This past year brought more evidence of their effectiveness.

78.   This year brings marvels of yesterday and today, and visitors can experience both firsthand.

79.   This year brought more of the same.

80.   This year has brought good news and better times to the Tatums.