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.

Community

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. For more information, contact Brian at (918) 210-8056. Anger Management Classes A twelve week angermanagment class is being offered.

A Father’s Mercy

Daddy was an unusual person. He grew up in an era when cowboys were real. His favorite memory was a cattle drive with his father and his best friend. His was a life of responsibility and a no-nonsense approach to whatever needed to be done.

Be Strong And Courageous?

Some will ask, “How can I be strong and courageous during such troublesome times?” Sure, our world, and particularly our country, finds us in desperate and seemingly hopeless circumstances at times. But are we really without hope?

If This is You, oops ... You Are Normal!

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.