Thinking Out Loud

What does fly-fishing have to do with healing your grief? I love to fish and especially fly-fish. I am a novice fly-fisherman. Someone who understands the sport of fly-fishing recognizes there are certain insect hatches that take place from early spring until late fall.

Who Put THAT There?

Imagine you are walking along a wooded trail. It’s a bright mid-morning. There was a good rain earlier that morning, and the path you are walking on is a bit damp, if not muddy. But this doesn’t dampen your plans. As you trek along you see an imprint in the pathway.

It's Hot and Dry in Oklahoma

It is so hot and dry in Oklahoma, you can make sun tea instantly. Hot water comes from both taps. The cows give evaporated milk. You realize that asphalt has a liquid stage. You actually burn your hand opening the car door. You discover that you can get sunburned through your car window.

Endless Variety

"In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better, but this is not true. You are sure to be happy again.

Did You Know That?

A recent Gallup poll of Americans determined that the Bible is accepted as the inspired word of God by only 20% of those surveyed! Twenty percent! Does this surprise you? Did you know that? What do you think about the Bible?

Rainy Season of a Broken Heart!

Tears fall from our eyes and cover our face, announcing to all that our emotions can no longer be contained. Then there are the silent tears, the ones that fall from our heart and cover our soul, the most painful tears imaginable.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor, Every day we hear about people starving all over the world by way of newspapers or TV, and I wish that I could help in some way. Well, we can all help in a small way here in Bristow.

Lucas is the experienced voice western Oklahoma needs in Congress

With primary elections coming up next week, Western Oklahoma will face an important choice about who will be our voice in Congress.

What’s The New You?

Ah, spring! The trees bud, the flowers are blooming, shrubs are bursting forth with new floral wonders, the birds are all singing and hastily busy making their nests, making things ready for new life. There’s a new wonderland of freshness and beauty, replacing the drab, unfruitful world of winter.

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.