During years of daily conversations, Cousin Boots shared a lot of stories. One was unique in that a tinge of remorse could be heard in the conclusion. Perhaps not as much guilt as a nagging curiosity ...

Watching the fly fishing going on down at Lewis Creek is a little like box seats at the Bolshoi ballet. You might not even know what those old guys are doing, but dang they seem to do it well. Long, s...

At Cherokee Nation, we have built the largest health care system in Indian Country, providing excellent care to our citizens. However, the foundations of good health don’t start in hospitals and clini...

Kids always make for the finest stories. Kids are straight-forward and unencumbered by the complexities of their parent world. Since November I ride with my wife to pick up our great-grandson after sc...

Severe weather – including tornadoes, flooding and violent thunderstorms – is an inevitable reality on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Storms can wreak havoc on Cherokee communities, even endangering...

Dud was heading home in his pickup truck when he saw the strange goings-on at the Bahdziewicz place. Abraham Lincoln Bahdziewicz was out in the family’s large garden with a full complement of kids who...

DEAR GOD! HELP MY UNBELIEF! IN THE WORLD OUR MORTAL WEAKNESS MAKES US DOUBT OUR CREATOR! BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST! HAVE THE FAITH THAT HE KNOWS YOU CAN! Mark 9:1-30 1And he said unto them, Verily I say...

On May 13, my 104-year-old cousin, H. B. “Boots” Claunts, died. Cousin. Growing up I knew him as Uncle Boots. But his mother and my mother were sisters, the eldest and the youngest in their family. So...

Steve looked out from the turret of his cabin and watched the sun set behind the mountain. Branding is over for the spring, and he was able to get away from the ranch for a few days, so here he was, i...

The men and women working in police, fire and emergency services are who we call on to courageously respond first when there’s a crisis. They are our friends, family and neighbors who put their safety...

Persistent drought in major beef cattle production regions continues to have a significant impact on the cattle industry despite improvements in drought conditions in other parts of the country. USDA-...

In 1939, Frank Sinatra sang, “South of the border, down Mexico way. That’s where I fell in love, when the stars above came out play.” In 1989, Billie and I passed over the border with only a driver’s ...

Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well — that’s the theme of a national Living Well campaign that is being promoted by the Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, both ...

“I took Duckworth to the dog show up in the city last weekend,” Dud said. The other members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank and philosophy counter just looked at him. Doc put it...

YOU HAVE TO BE BLIND TO NOT SEE THE WRITING ON THE WALL! GOD’S WORD IS BEING FULFILLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES! READ GOD’S WORD! IT’S IN PLAIN SIGHT! Daniel 5:1-31 1Belshazzar the king made a great...

“There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children. What matters is that...

On Saturday morning I stirred to find the Coronation of Charles III as King of England held full sway over my television. I saw King Charles III sitting on a throne and a crown was being placed on his...

Ten ladies weighed in this past Monday. Billie had the best weight loss for the week with 4.7 pounds lost. The Two Bit Bowl name drawn was Donna. This week’s challenge will be to drink at least 40 oun...

When Harley Jacobsen came into Doc’s office the other day for his physical, it was a treat for Doc. Harley is one of Doc’s favorite people. Harley is a farmer. A 24/7 farmer. Ol’ Harley can make hair ...

Recently, after picking our great-grandson up from school, Billie and I pulled into our neighborhood Quick Trip. Dang, gasoline is high! Anyway, I handed him my debit card. He got out of the car. On h...