What’s in America’s Future?

What will America look like in ten years? Twenty years? What would you want to see for our country during the remainder of your life and, perhaps, beyond the end of your life? For your children? For your grandchildren? Our country is very divided. Some are concerned for the future of our republic.

Opinion: As COVID-19 winter approaches, Oklahoma must act

Oklahoma set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations last week, and the United States reached a grim milestone of more than 250,000 coronavirus deaths.

Editorial

It would be easy enough simply to wring our hands over the political divisiveness in America today and move on. Heaven knows, most members of Congress are perfectly willing to follow that path, saluting their political parties first and standing for America only when it’s convenient.

Family Discussions

My former elementary school basketball coach, Mr. Trease, always said it was just as important to be a good sport in winning as in losing. He had a favorite quote which he said a bit differently than the way Grantland Rice said it. Mr.

Back in the day

Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every deficiency of the modern world. But, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was not the senior citizens who took: The melody out of music. The pride out of appearance. The romance out of love. The commitment out of marriage.

Are You Stalling in the Pew?

We joke about the man who thanks the preacher after the sermon: “Thanks, Preacher-Man! This morning I had a refreshing nap.” We chuckle; but all kidding aside, what about that man’s spiritual health? Agreed, it is sometimes difficult to listen during the Sunday morning sermon.

Thinking Out Loud

Are you cherishing those moments that bring joy to your heart, smiles to your lips, tears to your eyes, or that warmth that envelops your whole being?

Coffeetime Column

While working in my front yard the other day, I noticed the mailman zip past our house without stopping. Not too unusual and my only thought was, “Evidently had no mail today.” But just a few minutes later here he came again, from the other direction.

Classic Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients 1 lb. Green beans, trimmed 6 tbsp. Butter, divided 1 onion, sliced into half moons 8 oz.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients 24 gingersnap cookies ½ cup pecans 2 tbsp. Sugar 3 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted For Filling 2 8 oz pkgs. Cream cheese, at room temp ¾ cup sugar 3 large eggs 3 tbsp. All-purpose flour ½ tsp. Kosher salt 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree 1 tsp.