Impact of words often underestimated

The dark grey wall paint of the doctor’s office was almost as depressing as the words coming out of the doctor’s mouth were. It would have sounded laughable, if he hadn’t been so serious: 16 years old and diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. At first, I didn’t want to believe it.

Read any good books?

This is the Thirty-nineth article in a permanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community.

Keep adapting and make art happen

This is the Thirtyeighth article in a permanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community. Happy Mother’s Day!

Town Talk

Town Talk along with the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25th at the Stroud Cemetery. There will be a short program and a 21-gun salute to honor our deceased veterans.

Houseplants

Saturday was interesting. First, we put together a picnic table that Kindra had ordered online. The picnic table came from Indonesia, I saw on a label, and was made from a synthetic material that looked like gray barnwood. I salute Kindra for choosing this material instead of actual tree wood.

Birthdays with family

Earlier this month, my wife Pat and I celebrated our birthdays. As many of you may be aware, my wife and I share the same birth date, but three years apart. I am the older one. This year our birthday was a little more special than some have been in the past.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

This week we had another meeting about the Quapaw 15 project. Those in attendance from Natural Resource Conservation Service were Valerie Glasgow, Dustin Livingston, Dennis Fowler, and Tucker Thompson. Members from the Lincoln County Conservation District were Wade Helms, and Heather Layman.

Springtime is for flower gardens

I started a flower bed recently. That’s a fairly normal Springtime activity, I realize, but it’s unusual for me. I struggle to keep plants alive. I try to take proper care of them. I like plants and the way they improve a room or outdoor space. I really like brightly colored flowers.

Moving forward

This is the Thirtyseventh article in a permanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community.

Town Talk

Mother’s Day is just a few days away. Have you put off purchasing that special gift until the last minute? Well, lucky for you, it’s not too late. Think of all the things you can purchase right here in our hometown. If she lives in the area, gift certificates make great gifts.