OKLAHOMA CITY – Happy Saint Patrick’s Day and also Spring Break week to all those students out there needing a break to decompress from their schoolwork. I always enjoyed that little bit of time off d...

Ok folks, here I am again in the old blue chair, gazing out the big window and daydreaming. Looking across at those bare trees, here in the winter and trying to envision again those beautiful green le...

Henryetta Public Library has two books by author Ezra Jack Keats available to check out. Books include “Skates” and “The Snowy Day.” Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13, so remember when you ...

Well, folks, on the day I am writing this, it is only 67 more days until spring. This is in case you are not necessarily a winter person, either. Maybe this thought will help: “Be present in the momen...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma lost one of our adopted treasures over the weekend with the death of Jasmine Moran of Seminole, following a lengthy battle with illness. For those of you who recognize her nam...

Due to an eye injury early this week, I couldn’t write my column this week. Instead of not having a column, I pulled an old column relevant to March. This column is from 2020 and I hope you enjoy read...

Folks, I’ve been told the business of life is the acquisition of memories. Memories become even more precious as one gets older and is somewhat side-lined from the main stream. I recently discovered t...

Henryetta Public Library has seven Junior Fiction books available to check out by author Cynthia Voigt. Titles include: “Augus and Sadie,” “The Book of Secrets,” “Teddy & Co.,” “Toaff ’s Way,” “Young ...

Most of us love cheeseburgers, right? There is nothing quite like a hamburger patty smothered with a slice of melty cheese. It is rather cold right now though and I don’t know about you, but I am not ...

This is for animal lovers, who have had bad outlooks on life due to specific dog owners neglecting their animals. These dog owners are neglecting in every way possible in regards to feeding, watering,...

Ok, folks, I have made a decision, as of this day! And, here is the rest of the story. I’ve been seeing these little things flying around here at my apartment at the retirement village. More especiall...

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) (Eccl. 27:4-7/1 Cor. 15:54-58/Lk. 6:39-45) The topic I want to share with you from the readings this Sunday at the Eucharistic Celebrations is: The Plank and the Splint...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The importance of using your voice as an advocate is as important today as it has been throughout the history of the world. Those elected officials who represent “We the People” in eve...

The time is early spring. The long, cold days of winter are slowly slipping away. The nights are yet a bit cool and one must make a small fire in the old wood heating stove, for early mornings. Gather...

Sunday February 13 is Super Bowl Sunday! In honor of the day, people all around the country plan huge parties and invite friends to come watch. Even those that don’t care for football sit down to watc...

Well, folks, here I am kinda like the Mississippi River, just rollin’ along. The holidays have come and gone. And, here we are in a new year. We dear old souls are rejoicing to have this privilege. An...

This year’s tax-filing deadline of April 18 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. So, you may want to consider making some tax-s...

Well folks, I am here to tell you I am not pretty. Certainly, not cute. Rarely, funny. Still searching for my talent. Never accused of being smart. Oh, dear, now I’ve forgotten where I was going with ...

When it comes to pre-workout snacks, you need to make sure you are getting healthy carbs. Sugars will only leave you with a temporary high energy that will send you crashing hard when it wears off. Oa...

OKLAHOMA CITY – At the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, we are charged with “creating awareness, taking action, and supporting policy to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Oklahoma’s ...