Around Town

When you stand in front of a classroom of children for 57 years as I so enjoyably did, you encounter all sorts of questions, mostly about your personal life and sometimes about whatever topic we might have been discussing in class.Many of the questions were very provocative, others nosy and some...

Yankee Doodle Dandy the 4th The 4th of July is celebrated in the U.S. as Independence Day, to commemorate the Declaration of Independence that was officially adopted on 4th of July, 1776.

An 8th grade education in 1895 (I try to remember to run this every couple of years because of the influence it has had on me personally. Hope you enjoy and maybe recall some memories of past school days.

By John Martin Staff Writer The electronic age has some drawbacks, especially for old people used to paper and pen communication. Like me, I am sure each of you get more than your share of “helpful” e-mails urging you to do or not do many things.

A new virus to worry about This little ditty is called Advice from An Old Farmer but it sure sounds a lot like words I heard from my dad and his 4 brothers, all raised on a farm. Always remember: Your fences need to be horse-high, pigtight and bull-strong.Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.

Collected wisdom to enrich your life By the time you’re 90 years old (and I AM!!!), you’ve learned everything. Then all you have to do is remember it! Good luck and here are some suggestions that might help you.AND ON THAT SAME TOPIC: Your parents were the most important people in the family.

It's been 8 years since I completed my 57th and final year as a teacher and I'll be honest with you, in many ways I am glad that I am not having to face the classroom (and out of classroom) challenges that teachers are facing in this topsy-turvy world we live in and the situations it creates.I have...

The mind is a priceless gift, one that sometimes can beclouded by environment and preconceptions. For example: 1. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.2.

Wise Words from a Wise ManTip of the hat to the Rev. Jesse Spurlock, former pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church in Midwest City, who provides food for thought in the weekly bulletin at the church where he pastored for 18 years.We have discovered that we are of the same generation and share many...

No matter how much things may change, some truths never go out of style. Tell that to the unbelieving younger generation. Examples: You can buy a house, but not a home. You can buy a clock, but not time. You can buy a bed, but not sleep. You can buy a book, but not knowledge.