So often when we are grieving we can feel as if we're far from normal. We might be doing things and saying things which friends and family think are downright odd and worrying. This not only adds to our sense of aloneness, but it also plants a seed of doubt in our mind - maybe we are crazy after all.

A few years ago, we were introduced to a book titled “HOW NOT TO DIE” by Dr. Michael Greger. This physician wrote an excellent book chock full of advice for keeping your body as healthy as you can, for as long as possible. We recommend it to anyone who is seeking to live a healthier lifestyle.

Bristow Into Action Bristow Into Action Alcoholics Anyomous meeting is temporarily being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 708 West 11th Street, Bristow.

25 years ago this week Bristow School teacher, Meera Bousu, unveiled her painting “The Third Rib” at the Keystone Crossroads Museum in Mannford..

“I know for sure what we dwell on is who we become.” Oprah Winfrey.

Dashrath Manjhi was a young man born into the lowest caste in India. No chance for change. He had to walk three miles to work every day - over a mountain! It was that or walk thirty-five miles around the mountain.

A frog decided to play a joke on a mouse. The mouse was looking for a way to cross the pond. The frog suggested, “Let me help you. If you tie your foot to my foot, I can tow you across the pond as I swim.” The mouse was afraid to do this but finally agreed because the frog seemed to be sincere in his desire to help.

I meant to save time driving to work by taking a different route. It would be longer, but I would miss all the road construction on my usual route. I left earlier. Along the way, I stopped to let a number of baby ducks cross the highway. What a surprise to see them there.

Years ago, when we were a family of two young boys with their Mom and Dad, we traveled quite a bit. Either headed to a church where Andy was scheduled to speak, or leaving to come home. And rarely did we get all four doors closed or the motor started, before we heard a childish voice pipe up from the back of the van, “It’s hot back here!”

If you have ever wanted to ask a couple how they have successfully stayed married for many decades, then this story is for you. In our column a few weeks ago, you read a story from Doug and Joan, who have been weathering the storms of life together for over 50 years.