“Oh, Wow, Ya’ll Have Christmas!”

Ever had a three-year-old appear on your front porch with dazzled little eyes in a glowing face and pipe up, “Oh, wow! Ya’ll have Christmas!” I’m sure you have, and we did, too. Our tiny grandson had come visiting us for the holiday, and he was excited.

“The Great Rescue Plan”

Okay, so you are not a Miss America, hiding out in blue jeans. And you, sir, will never be the world’s next millionaire, with shoulders wide enough to make you have to slide sideways through the doorway. But you are YOU.

What Will You Get For Christmas?

The young woman was sitting in the church building. They were singing familiar Christmas carols right out of the song book. The very first song caused her to review her life and then shut down in her mind. She became numb to what was going on around her. How did God see her?

Christmas favorites

Christmas is an exciting time of year where children are waiting for Santa and his eight tiny reindeer. The streets are lit up like bright shiny stars and wreaths are hung all around.

Holiday and Hurricane Seasons Can Be Similar

Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends around November 30th. It can be a time when storms rage, winds blow and one which causes fear and dread from those in its path. (I find it interesting that hurricane season ends around the time the intensity of our grieving can really kick in, i.e.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor – As many Bristow citizens know, Bristow Endeavor Healthcare LLC (Endeavor) will no longer be operating a hospital in Bristow as of January 1st, 2022.

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson died in 2008, at the age of 97. He will be remembered as an excellent teacher at Bristow High School, teaching government and debate to students of classes in the 1940’s and leading the local debate team to a national victory in 1940.

Are You Civilized?

What makes people civilized? In 1994, over a period of 100 days, the Hutu people of Rwanda rose up against the Tutsis. Why? Because they viewed the Tutsis as being wealthier and perceived that they were being looked down upon.

“Let The Kid Live”

Retirement. You have now become one of the thousands in our country that is having to leave the work-force. Regulations, age, or health issues have taken their toll. But you simply aren’t ready to give up the job that has been a crucial part of your life.

Holiday season and hurricane warnings are similar

This time of year is very difficult for many people. It's Christmas time, which is similar to hurricane season. A time when storms rage, winds blow and which causes fear and dread from those in its path. People on the east coast are ever mindful of super storms out of the ocean.