Adventures to continue

“Adventures Begin at Your Library” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program which will continue through the end of July. Pictures include a program with Buckaroo Bart, the Oklahoma Will Rogers Representative from the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore.

He beats your driver

I became a NASCAR fan this season, and when you become a fan you choose a favorite driver.Naturally, I chose the most hated driver in the entire sport, Denny Hamlin.Denny drives the 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, which is manufactured by Toyota.

Editorial

State School Supt. Ryan Walters once again has overstepped his authority.Last week he ordered all public schools under his jurisdiction to incorporate the Bible and Ten Commandments into their curricula.

EA’s CFB: it’s BACK

The EA Sports College Football gaming series is back. For the first time since College Football 14 was released in July of 2013, there will be a College Football game, College Football 25.This is the news every male college football fan who’s ever played video games has been waiting for.

God help us

My political memory goes back to the 1950s.I remember when Ike was president and I remember the Kennedy- Nixon debates of 1960.I remember where I was when I learmed Kennedy was dead, I remember Nixon resigning and I remember the national pessimism when Jimmy Carter was president.

Celebrating Independence Day

Many of you are aware of my passion for veterans. Without the dedication and service of those who fought in previous wars and conflicts, many of us wouldn’t be here today.Early last month, the United States and France, among other countries, observed the 80th anniversary of the landing at Normandy.

A year’s work in 52 seconds

It was May 5, 2023, my first day of competition at the Great American Conference Championships.After competing at 13 meets across six months along with 10 months of training, it was time to cash in all that hard work on the biggest stage.

Expensive dog

Last weekend Kindra and I went glamping, as I have since learned it’s called.Glamorous camping, which is an oxymoron if ever there was one.It was fun. Kindra booked us a night in a secluded air conditioned tent near Blue River, north of Tish.

Kingdom of Heaven

I stand at awe many times thinking about the words that say there is nothing impossible with God. John the Baptist told the people that they should not think anything of themselves just because they’re children of Abraham.

Anniversary

Next Monday, Pat and I will celebrate our wedding anniversary. WeweremarriedonJuly 1, 1978 at St. Gregory’s Chapel. That was a Saturday morning.I’m not sure what our plans will be for that evening since both of us will be working that day at least some, if not most of it.