One of the real problems with aging is that we sometimes end up with too much time on our hands. As an avid lover of naps, that has never been a problem for me. I can conk out for a quick “picker-upper” during most any of the 24 hours in a day.

Strength to Get Through I went to a pretty tough high school. It was so tough our student newspaper had an obituary page.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com As a young boy, I would ask my dad for permission for something I wanted. Sometimes the answer was “Yeah sure, that’ll work, go ahead.” But all too often the response I received was not exactly the answer of my dreams.

Bill and Tena Kibby are close friends and they are constantly helping others. Most recently they have been working on the Glory Cemetery. Please see their story and pictures of the cemetery on page A-8 of our May 25, 2021 edition of the Holdenville News.

My child’s private Catholic elementary school recently welcomed a queer-promoting transgender advocate as part of its “antiracism” speaker series, declaring “diversity of identity and thought” is “a core characteristic of our Catholic faith.”

1. The federal government, in its infinite wisdom, has “Tomahawk” cruise missiles, “Apache”, “Blackhawk”, “Kiowa” and “Lakota” helicopters and the code name “Geronimo” was used in the attack that killed Osama bin Laden, officially objects to the name of the Washington Redskins football team.

Years ago I was involved in a meeting to plan a parenting seminar. As we discussed various topics I remember the look of desperation in one young mom’s voice and eyes as she lamented, “Let’s talk about child discipline! I really need help in that area!”

It has been said when arguing before a governmental body, if the law is on your side, pound the law; if the law is not on your side, pound the table. What I witnessed during the LIVE feed of the last city council meeting was table pounding at its finest.

Monday is Memorial Day. We must never forget that if it were not for our veterans, we would have no freedom.

Martha Johnson is not only one of our dearest friends, but also a lady that spreads joy everywhere she goes. You never see her without a smile. We always look forward to her visits….Had a good visit with David Paslay this past week. He told me his dad, Glen, is doing great!