Town Talk

It was an unusual Easter but thanks to all the area churches who helped us remember, during this pandemic, the true meaning of Easter and that Jesus Christ is alive, and our hope is in Him.

Letter to the Editor

I would like to give a big “Thank you” to all our citizens for taking extra precautions during this time of uncertainty with the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is a challenging time for our country and community.

Dog smell

Martin took a tour of the neighborhood a few days ago and came back to the house stinking, as they used to say, to high heaven. He’d found something dead and wallowed in it at great length.

Meeker Town Hall updates

All the Town employees appreciate the cooperation of everybody using the new Bill Pay Box at the front of Meeker City Hall. We have added envelopes below the pay slot for your convenience.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

“The goat must browse where she is tied” reads the sign at Parker’s (Parker Sneed) on the corner of Hwy 66 and 99 in Stroud. How sage are those words today as they apply to our current situation. We are “the goat”. We have been asked to shelter in place. Many no longer have a job to go to.

Letter to the editor

This week marks the beginning of a new and unexpected experience for Oklahoma students, teachers and school staff.

11 years since Cooter’s been gone

Late last week marked 11 years since my wife and I had to have one of our pets put down. We remember that date each year and always reflect a little on the time we had with him. He was a miniature schnauzer.

Acts of Kindness are good for your Health

This is the Thirty-third 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. ‘A lesson is taught or caught.’ - Bob Grider.

Back to school

Monday morning started off peacefully. I woke up my children so they could start school on the first day of distance learning. While bacon, eggs and biscuits cooked I helped Melody begin her Kindergarten assignments. Aaliyah and Raiden began working on their classes’ assignments.

Rex redux

Friday morning I reached out the kitchen door and pushed the button for the garage door opener. As the door lifted and the morning light brightened the inside of the garage, I couldn’t help noticing a couple of shiny black eyes staring at me from a few inches away. How odd.