A bigger smile than we expected

There are moments in parenting when time suddenly speeds up. Not gradually, not politely, just all at once.We had one of those moments last week in a hospital recovery room.Our baby had a routine procedure, the kind doctors do every day and parents still worry about anyway. Everything went smoothly.

Murdered to Death produces big laughs

This is my recap of “Murdered to Death”, a farcical murder mystery written by Peter Gordon and directed by David Timmons, professional di rect o r / ac tor from Stroud, performed at the Cushing Community Theatre these past two weekends.

The Dream of having a County Wide Radio System is close to Completion

The dream began long ago, when few emergency responders including, Fire, Police & Emergency Management within our communities could communicate amongst each other due to coverage area signal strength.

Adventures with Allie

For years, ranchers in the Arizona Territory whispered about something that wandered the desert at night.It wasn’t a man, and it wasn’t quite an animal either.Those who claimed to see it described a towering creature moving through the mesquite and dust, glowing reddish in the desert moonlight.

Stretch Before You Dig: Why Warming Up Matters in the Garden

Home Grown As the spring season quickly approaches, many eager gardeners head straight outdoors, shovel in hand, ready to tackle weeds, beds, and pruning projects. However, just like athletes, gardeners benefit greatly from warming up their bodies before beginning physical activity.

Let it fall

The old saying Rome wasn’t built in a day sometimes has a following caveat of but it can fall in one. The full quote as English playwright John Heywood wrote is “Rome wasn’t built in a day but they were laying bricks every hour”.

Standing Firm for Your Rights

Things are moving quickly here at the Capitol. I presented House Bill 3094 last week in the Judiciary-Civil Committee, a measure centered on a principle I firmly believe in, which is trusting law-abiding citizens.

Our right to worship must be safeguarded

Generally Speaking Americans last month recoiled in horror after seeing videos of lawless protesters barging into a Minneapolis-area church and terrifying innocent parishioners.

Adventures with Allie

W e packed like we were leaving for a weeklong vacation instead of a Saturday afternoon. Diaper bag zipped tight, backup outfits folded like origami, fruit pouches counted twice, pacifier clipped to his shirt like a tiny insurance policy.

Planting Trees Under Powerlines: Right Tree, Right Place

Home Grown Planting trees is one of the best investments homeowners can make for shade, beauty, wildlife habitat, and property value. However, when planting near overhead utility lines, careful planning is essential.