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Quote of the Week: “I think more about running away now than I did as a kid; but, by the time I put my teeth in, my glasses on, my hearing aids in, and find my keys, I forget why I’m going.” —CC— I didn’t realize until this week that Julie Andrews and I are the same age.

Coco The OrphanI once read a story about a little French orphan girl named “Coco”. I didn’t think I had ever heard of “Coco” but it was her nickname. She was born back in 1883. And besides that, she was a girl who was raised by nuns.

It’s April again. I was still sort of waiting for April to get here and all of a sudden, I realize it came upon us so fast that its nearly gone already. April has always been sort of special to me. It means the dreaded winter, and unlikeable March has come and gone.

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down.--Looking to SaveDear Looking, You’re asking a smart question.

In the turbulence of our modern world, many of us are often stressed beyond our limits. With the perils of daily life pounding our minds, we can be overstimulated and undone, like a horse that is ridden hard and put away wet. Is there any hope for peace and calm?

It has been many years since I have attended an Easter Sunrise Service. When we used to have them, I always enjoyed going. Have you ever wondered where the tradition began? Ace Collins shares information that I never knew. He writes….

It was a long time ago. The Wayne Bullard family was going on a trip. Not our first nor was it to be our last. We were all going to Hawaii. It involved a trip up to OKC to catch our flight which left real early in the morning which meant we had to leave the night before. The six of us.

Addressed to Coal County and Coal County Treasurer: Iamwritingtoexpress serious concern regarding a recent and extraordinary tax increase imposed by the countyan increase, from $95.00 to $1000.00 a year, totaling approximately 953%. This action appears not only excessive, but fundamentally unfair.

We’re Not So Slow Anytime I drive up to Seminole over that road that’s been under construction like, forever (between Wewoka and Seminole) I think of when I lived over on Highway #3 in Centrahoma.

We’re Not So Slow Anytime I drive up to Seminole over that road that’s been under construction like, forever (between Wewoka and Seminole) I think of when I lived over on Highway #3 in Centrahoma.