Chinese-American writer Laurence Yep was born June 14, 1948 in San Francisco, Calif. and is best known for his children’s books. His father owned a corner grocery store in San Francisco where Laurence...

I enjoy onion in cooking and add it to almost all dishes. Onions are more of a luxury than a necessity though. While they do have nutrients that make them good for you, the nutrients are found elsewhe...

“Just like children imitate their parents, Jesus imitated His Father,” says Holly, 12. “We are the children of God. We can be loving, patient, caring and compassionate and have the love of God in our ...

With the end of the legislative session, the work for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy now transitions to more of an educational component. From the early part of the year through the end of ...

Folks, I’m thinking, I got the long end of the stick. However, there has been a few times in this lengthy life of mine that I thought I got the short end of the stick. But, a very few. I had an orphan...

Last week, the final gavel fell ending the 2021 session of the Oklahoma Legislature. Lawmakers have returned to their districts, which means now is the time to reconnect with them about issues importa...

Cynthia Rylant was born June 6, 1954 in Hopewell, W.V., the daughter of a U.S. Army Veteran. This American author and librarian has written over 100 childrens books. She grew up in Illinois. Then her ...

I want to thank everyone who reads my column. The last month has been crazy busy, but since January I often have been hard pressed to get this column written. Even this column you are reading was writ...

CLAY CENTER, KANSAS – What is a man? It could be confusing answering that question because our society is changing quickly on this. Little boys should have their fathers to show them what a man is. Th...

Well, folks, bet you will never believe where I’ve been. I spent 15 delightful days in the mountains of northern Colorado. Yup, it still got rather cold there at night and then especially nice and war...

“There is a really big group of people ready to be told about God,” says Marissa, 12. Learning to act like Jesus is learning how to think outside the box. It begins by seeing differently. Seeing peopl...

What is camping season? It’s time away during the spring and summer months. It’s fishing. It’s the lake. It’s tents and RV’s. Swimming is likely involved. More than all this? It’s FIRE! It’s fireside ...

Monday is Memorial Day. This is an American holiday initiated to stop and honor the fallen soldiers. There are cities in every state that hold Memorial Day parades and include different veterans group...

American academic, architect and author of children’s books, Norton Juster was born June 2, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y. His parents were Jewish migrants and his father was an architect. Growing up in New Y...

If you have young children (or grandchildren), you may be thinking of ways to save for their future educational needs. You might consider a 529 plan, which offers tax advantages and other benefits. Bu...

Ok, folks, listen up. You won’t be sorry. Boy howdy, do I have something really special to tell you today. My neighbor down the hall is and has been a sports enthusiast for lo, many years. He even has...

“We get bigger by eating healthy stuff and obeying God’s word helps us grow,” says Marina, 5. Serious athletes know that disciplined eating will enhance their performance on the field. Serious Christi...

Margaret Wise Brown, American author of children’s books, was born May 23, 1910 in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the middle of three children born into a wealthy family to parents who were unhappy in their m...

Grapes are one of my favorite snacks. I like the black and red grapes. The green ones are just a little sour for me. This popular fruit is packed with a lot of important nutrients. Apart from the frui...

May 19 – May 26 Wednesday, May 19 – Chicken and Rice Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fresh Sliced Bread, Cherry Delight and Milk Thursday, May 20 – Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes wit...