Excitement is high here today at the retirement village. The dear ones that see after us and this lovely place – have started unpacking the many boxes of Christmas decorations and carefully placing th...

As we finish up the 2019 OK Foster Wishes program, I want to offer my sincere thanks to the many supporters who made this year a success. If you are not aware, the Oklahoma Department of Human Service...

Dec. 23, 1937 is the birth date of American author Edward Irving Wortis who uses the pen name Avi to write children and young adult books. Avi and his twin sister, Emily were born in New York, NY. and...

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS Christmas Goodies Keto-Style Christmas is all about the sugar and carbs for most of us. But not all can have the sugars and no one needs as much as we all intake. Last week...

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: My brother- and sister-in-law were trying to have a baby using artificial insemination. A few months into the very difficult pregnancy, they were told the baby had many life-threa...

Dec. 18 has been a dark day for our country. For only the third time in the history of our country, the House of Representatives voted to impeach our duly elected president. But this is the first time...

There is a standoff going on in Oklahoma. The latest news reports about the State of Oklahoma versus 35 Indian tribes arguing over the gaming compact renewal reveal a resolution is nowhere in sight. T...

I can remember when I was in elementary and I found myself being envious of my friend who had Mickey Mouse glasses. I thought they were so cool with the gold Mickey Mouse face on the side. I knew that...

As we are in the season of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other worldwide holidays celebrated during December, I want to wish each of you a peaceful, stress-free and happy time with friends, family ...

I have decided I will take up writing again. My thoughts are to keep a journal about my days here at the retirement village. Journaling is something I already do – daily. Hopefully, too – this is a wa...

Daddy lay aside the pliers and took up his screwdriver. “Ah,” he announced, “almost done.” His smile suggested he had nearly conquered the “easy-to-assemble” instructions for the Christmas gizmo my si...

Find these Treasures at your local library Northern Ireland-born American writer Eve Bunting celebrates Dec. 19, 1928 as her birth date in Maghera, United Kingdom. Her parents were both avid readers. ...

The cost of prescription drugs has gotten out of control and Americans are paying way too much for life-saving treatments. This is a serious issue that, like too many things in Washington, has been ca...

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: One of our daughters (18) has been rebelling for the last couple of years. She's not doing well in community college. She is dating a drug user and has been caught in lie after li...

A Few of My Favorite Things Dec. 13 is National Cocoa Day! Being December, it’s the perfect time for hot cocoa. Once the sun goes down, the air gets a chill and you just want to curl up with a cup of ...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has released its 2020 Children’s Legislative Agenda, a series of public policy goals aimed at improving child well-being in Oklahoma. The Children’s Le...

Dec. 6 – First week of the advent season is almost history. The candle of hope has burned brightly – and is growing dim – however, hope still burns brightly in our hearts – continuing to put forth its...

December is National Pear Month! Dad and I share a love of pears and have for many years. We had pear trees when we lived out by the lake and have a couple on the land we live on now. I use to enjoy p...

Even though the Democratic majority is too busy pursuing a baseless impeachment investigation to get things done for the American people, our economy is holding strong. That’s all thanks to the work R...

The agency president in Lima, New York brought the phone to his ear, “This is Carlton Spencer.” “Sir”, I began, “I’m calling from San Antonio, Texas. My wife and I hope to serve in Africa.” “San Anton...