Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Several years ago, Andy developed a “hitch-in-his-get-along” as his Mom used to call it.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com We went for our daily walk together that evening, just like always. As we passed a neighbor’s home a few houses down from us, Renie remarked, “Hey, look, they are evidently redoing the flower bed there on the right side of the house.”

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Do you remember the tale of the fellow who was walking down the road in front of his house one bitterly cold morning? He came across a small half-frozen poisonous snake lying beside the pavement.

Dayna and I want to thank the many of you that have called or come by to congratulate us on our purchase of the Holdenville News. Holdenville has been home to the Robinson family for six generations and we love this town.

Loneliness is such a sad affair, as the saying goes, and our politicians have succeeded in turning America into a lonely nation by decree. We are going on four months now of lockdowns, business shutdowns, and few social gatherings. What this is doing to the nation’s psyche has been devastating.

Wednesday, August 5th Fish, Coleslaw, Broccoli Rice AuGratin, Bread, Apple Crisp and Milk. Thursday, August 6th Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Seasoned Carrots, Gelatin and Milk.