I took a big step with my mini farm this past week. I filled out paperwork and have been approved for a ‘farm number’. I’m totally excited about this new step in my move towards self sufficiency.A far...

How Adults or Minors Can be Held AccountableSummer break is just around the corner in Oklahoma. Soon, we’ll see more backyard BBQs, weekends at the lake, graduation parties, and 4th of July celebratio...

It’s time to clear out the clutter and even make some cash as the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale returns in June.The garage sale will be held June 1-4. No permit is needed as the City of Okmulgee is w...

Choosing a longterm care facility can be one of the most difficult tasks that an individual and/or their family may ever face. Ombudsmen for the Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Ag...

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a high school graduation ceremony.The graduate I was there for has always had a special place in my heart as her parents are very close to me. Additio...

Mary Pope Osborne, American author of children’s books, was born May 20, 1949, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Her father was military and as a child she lived in Oklahoma, Virginia and Austria before his ret...

There has been a lot of talk about a “cashless” society, but it’s not here yet. In fact, cash can still be a valuable element of your overall financial picture if you employ it wisely. But how?Conside...

*&^%+%7*&(ijokjr^%rgyj!!For anyone, reading and understanding the title of this column is pretty impossible. The reason is plain - I just closed my eyes and pressed random keys, so it makes absolutely...

I’ve been enjoying our May weather, especially after last year’s drought. Last year, I lost over half of everything I planted. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to have stopped my enthusiasm for trying agai...

Please join me in recognizing and honoring May as National Foster Care Awareness Month.God has blessed Christie and me with six wonderful children who are the pride and joy of our lives. We often say ...

With the end of the 2023 session of the Oklahoma Legislature at hand, there is still much work remaining, but a big hurdle was cleared on Monday. The budget negotiations reached a critical milestone w...

My husband was a huge fan of buying a large piece of meat and eating it in different forms every night of the week. It provided a way for us to buy less meat and still give us a different meal every n...

Tips, Resources and How to Get InvolvedWe get many calls, messages, and emails of people needed to re-home their pets. The reasons are numerous. Most have found a lost pet, but can’t keep the animal. ...

The business with most policy work at the Oklahoma State Capitol slowed over negotiations about education tax credits for families with children in private schools, along with discussions over teacher...

This week, Mom helped me decide what to make for my column. She wanted sandwiches so I went looking for some sandwiches we could enjoy. Then, she told me whether they sounded good or not and we chose ...

Nonny Hogrogian, Armenian-American author and illustrator best know for children’s picture books, was born May 7, 1932, in New York, N.Y. Her parents were born in Armenia and were amateur painters.Non...

Another school year is coming to a close. And if you have young children, they’re now a year closer to heading off to college or some other type of post-secondary education or training. So, if you hav...

My lilacs are in full bloom. I think this year is the best year so far. It’s exciting.Last year, I made lilac tea. This year, with some research I have found you can make lilac wine, syrup, tea, jelly...

Susie and her older sister went for a walk on the country road near her home. As they stepped onto the arched bridge that spanned a rushing creek, Susie stopped mid-stride. Her sister, not realizing s...

While it may not have felt much like spring this week with the temperatures we had, we are definitely in the thick of it. Weeds are growing and need to be mowed. Storms are brewing and causing limbs t...