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Missed flight

by | Sep 5, 2013 | Column

D on’t just sit there; do something. “Do not wait for your ship to come in – swim out to it.” ~ Unknown My alarm went off at 5:15 a.m., but I was already awake. I had a plane to catch. The flight was at 6:45 a.m., but I was only five minutes from Lawton / Ft. Sill...

Facebook keeps small town folks connected

by | Sep 5, 2013 | Column

I think everyone who reads my weekly correspondence is aware that I love my community. I have only lived a few other places for brief periods of time, but I have never called anywhere else home. As much as I enjoy getting out and seeing all my friends and neighbors in...

When big cities had newspapers every day

by | Sep 5, 2013 | Column

I love newspapers. I love the feel of them when I pick them up from the driveway or under the car or in the nearby bushes or the mail box. I love newspapers. And, no, this stuff on computers does not take the place of a newspaper that I can hold in my hands and look...

Suicide prevention awareness month

by | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized

I had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I spent time with great friends, ate great food, and Auburn won its season opener against Washington State. It wasn’t pretty, but after last season, a win is a win. My friend, Tony from Shreveport, was in town, and it was my...

Facebook and football

by | Sep 5, 2013 | Column

Last time we were together I rambled on about Facebook. I got several comments on my page about how people agreed and shared my love for the social network (social life, for some). As they say, there are two sides to every coin. May I remind you, Facebook is a tool....